NURS 5433 Final Exam Review (UTA) – 170 Questions |
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1. What is the first-line treatment for a six-year-old diagnosed with Lyme
disease?
Doxycycline 4.4 mg/kg/day
Cefuroxime axetil 500 mg twice daily
Amoxicillin 50 mg/kg/day
Azithromycin 10 mg/kg/day
2. A patient with asthma is prescribed a LABA without an ICS. What potential
complications should the healthcare provider monitor for?
Improved lung function without any risks
Increased risk of COPD development
Increased risk of asthma exacerbations and respiratory failure
No complications as LABA is safe alone
3. A basketball player lands awkwardly after a jump, twisting their knee. What
type of injury are they most likely at risk for?
Ankle sprain
Patellar tendonitis
ACL tear
Meniscus tear
4. A child presents to the primary care provider with her 3rd case of strep
pharyngitis in the past year. Mother is asking if it would be appropriate for
, the child to have a tonsillectomy at this time. The PNP responds using
guidelines for referral based on current recommendations which are:
Refer if more than 3 infections in 6 months
Refer if >1 infection yearly for the past 3 years
Refer if >3 infections in the previous 2 years
Refer if >7 infections in one year
5. Which structure is assessed by the McMurray Test, Thessaly's Test, and Apley's
Test?
Ligaments
Cartilage
Tendons
Meniscus
6. Regarding Glimepiride, which statement is true?
Use with caution in patients with diabetic ketoacidosis, with or without
coma, and in patients allergic to Glimepiride.
Pregnancy C
Side effects are dizziness, asthenia, headache, and nausea
All of the above
7. Why is it important for a patient to sit up for 30-60 minutes after taking
Alendronate?
Sitting up allows the medication to work faster in the bloodstream.
Sitting up helps prevent esophageal irritation and ensures proper
absorption of the medication.
, Sitting up is required to prevent the medication from being expelled
from the stomach.
Sitting up is necessary to avoid nausea caused by the medication.
8. A nurse is providing education to a client prescribed montelukast for asthma
management. The nurse informs the client about potential side effects. Which
side effect is commonly associated with the use of montelukast?
Mood changes, such as depression
Photosensitivity
Hypertension
Dry mouth
9. What is the first-line medication typically recommended for managing
osteoarthritis?
Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
Biologic medications
Corticosteroid injections
Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs)
10. This medication is the first line treatment for lyme disease
doxycycline
gentamycin
impipenem
metrondiazole
, 11. If a patient with Carpal Tunnel syndrome is experiencing severe symptoms,
what treatment options might be considered to relieve nerve compression?
Surgical decompression
Increased wrist activity
Ignoring the symptoms
Applying heat to the wrist
12. A child presents to you with a limp and painful hip. After obtaining a history
you find there was no recent trauma, but the child was sick 2 weeks ago with
a viral illness. What is your biggest suspicion based on the history?
Perthes
DDH
SCFE
transient synovitis
13. In oral cancers, which strain of human papilloma virus is of primary concern?
18
16
11
6
14. Describe why the DXA scan is regarded as the GOLD STANDARD for
osteoporosis diagnosis.
The DXA scan provides a visual representation of bone structure.
The DXA scan accurately measures bone mineral density, which is
crucial for diagnosing osteoporosis.
Actual Exam Questions & 100% Correct Answers | Latest
Update 2026 | Nursing Exam Prep
1. What is the first-line treatment for a six-year-old diagnosed with Lyme
disease?
Doxycycline 4.4 mg/kg/day
Cefuroxime axetil 500 mg twice daily
Amoxicillin 50 mg/kg/day
Azithromycin 10 mg/kg/day
2. A patient with asthma is prescribed a LABA without an ICS. What potential
complications should the healthcare provider monitor for?
Improved lung function without any risks
Increased risk of COPD development
Increased risk of asthma exacerbations and respiratory failure
No complications as LABA is safe alone
3. A basketball player lands awkwardly after a jump, twisting their knee. What
type of injury are they most likely at risk for?
Ankle sprain
Patellar tendonitis
ACL tear
Meniscus tear
4. A child presents to the primary care provider with her 3rd case of strep
pharyngitis in the past year. Mother is asking if it would be appropriate for
, the child to have a tonsillectomy at this time. The PNP responds using
guidelines for referral based on current recommendations which are:
Refer if more than 3 infections in 6 months
Refer if >1 infection yearly for the past 3 years
Refer if >3 infections in the previous 2 years
Refer if >7 infections in one year
5. Which structure is assessed by the McMurray Test, Thessaly's Test, and Apley's
Test?
Ligaments
Cartilage
Tendons
Meniscus
6. Regarding Glimepiride, which statement is true?
Use with caution in patients with diabetic ketoacidosis, with or without
coma, and in patients allergic to Glimepiride.
Pregnancy C
Side effects are dizziness, asthenia, headache, and nausea
All of the above
7. Why is it important for a patient to sit up for 30-60 minutes after taking
Alendronate?
Sitting up allows the medication to work faster in the bloodstream.
Sitting up helps prevent esophageal irritation and ensures proper
absorption of the medication.
, Sitting up is required to prevent the medication from being expelled
from the stomach.
Sitting up is necessary to avoid nausea caused by the medication.
8. A nurse is providing education to a client prescribed montelukast for asthma
management. The nurse informs the client about potential side effects. Which
side effect is commonly associated with the use of montelukast?
Mood changes, such as depression
Photosensitivity
Hypertension
Dry mouth
9. What is the first-line medication typically recommended for managing
osteoarthritis?
Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
Biologic medications
Corticosteroid injections
Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs)
10. This medication is the first line treatment for lyme disease
doxycycline
gentamycin
impipenem
metrondiazole
, 11. If a patient with Carpal Tunnel syndrome is experiencing severe symptoms,
what treatment options might be considered to relieve nerve compression?
Surgical decompression
Increased wrist activity
Ignoring the symptoms
Applying heat to the wrist
12. A child presents to you with a limp and painful hip. After obtaining a history
you find there was no recent trauma, but the child was sick 2 weeks ago with
a viral illness. What is your biggest suspicion based on the history?
Perthes
DDH
SCFE
transient synovitis
13. In oral cancers, which strain of human papilloma virus is of primary concern?
18
16
11
6
14. Describe why the DXA scan is regarded as the GOLD STANDARD for
osteoporosis diagnosis.
The DXA scan provides a visual representation of bone structure.
The DXA scan accurately measures bone mineral density, which is
crucial for diagnosing osteoporosis.
