NSG 3280 (Pathophysiology) NCLEX Review for Exam 3
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1. A patient with diabetic neuropathy is experiencing chronic pain. Which
medication class would be most appropriate for their treatment plan?
Nonnarcotic analgesics
Anticonvulsants
Narcotic analgesics
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
2. In a patient with nerve damage affecting unmyelinated C fibers, what type of
pain sensation would likely be diminished?
Touch sensation
Slow pain sensation
Proprioceptive sensation
Fast pain sensation
3. Describe the significance of folic acid in the context of pregnancy and fetal
development.
Folic acid has no significant impact on fetal health.
Folic acid helps in the production of red blood cells only.
Folic acid is primarily used to treat existing neurological disorders.
Folic acid is crucial for preventing neural tube defects during fetal
development.
,4. A patient presenting with a severe, pounding headache accompanied by
nausea and photophobia is likely experiencing a - headache.
sinus
tension
chronic
migraine
5. Describe why blood pressure control is considered the most important
preventive measure for hemorrhagic stroke.
Blood pressure control helps reduce the risk of blood vessel
rupture, which can lead to hemorrhagic stroke.
Blood pressure control prevents the formation of blood clots in the
brain.
Blood pressure control improves overall brain function and cognition.
Blood pressure control is only relevant for ischemic strokes.
6. What is the primary preventive measure for hemorrhagic stroke according to
the text?
Management of dysrhythmias.
Anticoagulation.
Blood pressure control.
Thrombolytics.
7. Spinal shock is characterized by:
Numbness, tingling, and weakness
Bilateral loss of proprioception
, Spasticity and weakness below the level of the lesion
Loss of all sensation, voluntary movement, and reflexes below the
level of injury
8. The classic manifestations of Parkinson's disease include?
Ataxia and paralysis
Rest tremor and skeletal muscle rigidity
Skeletal muscle rigidity and psychosis
Intention tremor and akinesia
9. Epilepsy: Involves both hemispheres from start
Generalized Seizures
Partial Seizures
10. Which of the following types of seizures typically presents in children with
sudden motionless and a blank stare that can be as brief as 10 seconds, but
can occur up to 100 times per day?
Simple partial
Complex partial
Absence
Generalize tonic-clonic
11. Which of the following neuro disorders is rare, progressive, and leads to a
loss of upper and lower motor neurons?
Multiple Sclerosis
Guillian Barre Syndrome
, ALS
Myasthenia Gravis
12. Describe the condition characterized by ocular misalignment and its
potential impact on vision.
Strabismus is a condition where the eyes do not properly align with
each other, which can lead to double vision or amblyopia.
Strabismus is a condition that only affects children and resolves with
age.
Strabismus is a type of cataract that affects the lens of the eye.
Strabismus is a retinal disorder that causes vision loss.
13. Which nerve is primarily affected in Bell palsy, leading to facial muscle
paralysis?
Vagus nerve
Optic nerve
Trigeminal nerve
Facial nerve
14. You are on the scene with a 44-year-old female with an altered mental
status. Her husband states the patient woke up complaining of 'not feeling
right' and quickly became disoriented. The patient's husband reports that the
patient may have an aneurysm and has an appointment with her physician
tomorrow morning. What is the most notable sign or symptom of a ruptured
aneurysm?
confusion or disorientation
a feeling of general malaise or weakness
2026 | Most Tested Questions & Verified Answers | Latest
Update | Graded A+
1. A patient with diabetic neuropathy is experiencing chronic pain. Which
medication class would be most appropriate for their treatment plan?
Nonnarcotic analgesics
Anticonvulsants
Narcotic analgesics
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
2. In a patient with nerve damage affecting unmyelinated C fibers, what type of
pain sensation would likely be diminished?
Touch sensation
Slow pain sensation
Proprioceptive sensation
Fast pain sensation
3. Describe the significance of folic acid in the context of pregnancy and fetal
development.
Folic acid has no significant impact on fetal health.
Folic acid helps in the production of red blood cells only.
Folic acid is primarily used to treat existing neurological disorders.
Folic acid is crucial for preventing neural tube defects during fetal
development.
,4. A patient presenting with a severe, pounding headache accompanied by
nausea and photophobia is likely experiencing a - headache.
sinus
tension
chronic
migraine
5. Describe why blood pressure control is considered the most important
preventive measure for hemorrhagic stroke.
Blood pressure control helps reduce the risk of blood vessel
rupture, which can lead to hemorrhagic stroke.
Blood pressure control prevents the formation of blood clots in the
brain.
Blood pressure control improves overall brain function and cognition.
Blood pressure control is only relevant for ischemic strokes.
6. What is the primary preventive measure for hemorrhagic stroke according to
the text?
Management of dysrhythmias.
Anticoagulation.
Blood pressure control.
Thrombolytics.
7. Spinal shock is characterized by:
Numbness, tingling, and weakness
Bilateral loss of proprioception
, Spasticity and weakness below the level of the lesion
Loss of all sensation, voluntary movement, and reflexes below the
level of injury
8. The classic manifestations of Parkinson's disease include?
Ataxia and paralysis
Rest tremor and skeletal muscle rigidity
Skeletal muscle rigidity and psychosis
Intention tremor and akinesia
9. Epilepsy: Involves both hemispheres from start
Generalized Seizures
Partial Seizures
10. Which of the following types of seizures typically presents in children with
sudden motionless and a blank stare that can be as brief as 10 seconds, but
can occur up to 100 times per day?
Simple partial
Complex partial
Absence
Generalize tonic-clonic
11. Which of the following neuro disorders is rare, progressive, and leads to a
loss of upper and lower motor neurons?
Multiple Sclerosis
Guillian Barre Syndrome
, ALS
Myasthenia Gravis
12. Describe the condition characterized by ocular misalignment and its
potential impact on vision.
Strabismus is a condition where the eyes do not properly align with
each other, which can lead to double vision or amblyopia.
Strabismus is a condition that only affects children and resolves with
age.
Strabismus is a type of cataract that affects the lens of the eye.
Strabismus is a retinal disorder that causes vision loss.
13. Which nerve is primarily affected in Bell palsy, leading to facial muscle
paralysis?
Vagus nerve
Optic nerve
Trigeminal nerve
Facial nerve
14. You are on the scene with a 44-year-old female with an altered mental
status. Her husband states the patient woke up complaining of 'not feeling
right' and quickly became disoriented. The patient's husband reports that the
patient may have an aneurysm and has an appointment with her physician
tomorrow morning. What is the most notable sign or symptom of a ruptured
aneurysm?
confusion or disorientation
a feeling of general malaise or weakness
