NR 511 Week 8 Final | Differential Diagnosis & Primary Care Practicum

lOMoARcPSD|44532475




https://www.stuvia.com/user/allatopnotch https://www.stuvia.com/user/allatopnotch https://www.stuvia.com/user/allatopnotch




Drone IT NR-511: Differential Diagnosis & Primary Care Practicum-WK 8 FINAL EXAM

NR 511 Week 8 Exam


Question 1. The most cost-effective screening test for determining
HIV status is which of the following?
Student Answer: Western blot
Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay
Venereal Disease Research Laboratory test
Viral load
Points Received: 0 of 2
Comments:


Question 2.Question : Which blood test is a nonspecific method and most helpful
for evaluating the severity and course of an
inflammatory process?
Student Answer: Erythrocyte sedimentation rate
White blood cell count
Polymorphonuclear cells

C-reactive protein (CRP)

Points Received: 0 of 2
Comments:



Question 3.Question : Cocaine acts as a stimulant by blocking the reuptake of
which neurotransmitter?
Student Answer: GABA
Acetylcholine
Dopamine
Serotonin
Points Received: 0 of 2
Comments:


Question 4.Question : Mrs. Thomas was seen in the office complaining of pain
and
point tenderness in the area of her elbow. The pain has
increased following a day of gardening one week ago. A
physical finding that differentiates the diagnosis and is
most consistent with lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow) is:
Student Answer: Ecchymosis, edema, and erythema over the
Downloaded by madiba
https://www.stuvia.com/user/allatopnotch South Africa stuvia ()
https://www.stuvia.com/user/allatopnotch https://www.stuvia.com/user/allatopnotch

, lOMoARcPSD|44532475




https://www.stuvia.com/user/allatopnotch https://www.stuvia.com/user/allatopnotch https://www.stuvia.com/user/allatopnotch




Drone IT NR-511: Differential Diagnosis & Primary Care Practicum-WK 8 FINAL EXAM

lateral epicondyle
Pain at the elbow with resisted movements at the
wrist and forearm
Inability to supinate and pronate the arm
Inability to flex or extend the elbow against
resistance Points Received: 2 of 2
Comments:


Question 5.Question : Which of the following statements concerning the
musculoskeletal examination is true?
Student Answer: The uninvolved side should be examined initially
andthen compared to the involved side.
The part of the body that is causing the patient
pain should be examined first.
When possible, the patient should not be asked to
perform active range-of-motion (ROM) exercises to
avoid causing pain.
Radiographs should always be obtained prior to
examination so as not to cause further injury to the
patient.
Points Received: (not graded)
Comments:
Question 6.Question : Which of the following signs or symptoms indicate an
inflammatory etiology to musculoskeletal pain?
Student Answer: Decreased C-reactive protein
Hyperalbuminemia
Morning stiffness
Weight gain
Points Received: (not graded)
Comments:


Question 7.Question : Which causes the greatest percentage of mammalian
bites?
Student Answer: Dogs
Cats
Humans
Rodents
Points Received: (not graded)
Comments:


Question 8.Question : A 48-year-old woman is seen in the clinic with complaints
Downloaded by madiba
https://www.stuvia.com/user/allatopnotch South Africa stuvia ()
https://www.stuvia.com/user/allatopnotch https://www.stuvia.com/user/allatopnotch

, lOMoARcPSD|44532475




https://www.stuvia.com/user/allatopnotch https://www.stuvia.com/user/allatopnotch https://www.stuvia.com/user/allatopnotch




Drone IT NR-511: Differential Diagnosis & Primary Care Practicum-WK 8 FINAL EXAM

of
prolonged heavy menstrual periods. She is pale and
states she can no longer exercise. Pelvic exam reveals a
single, very large mass. Which of the following diagnostic
tests should the clinician order first?
Student Answer: Transvaginal ultrasound
Endometrial biopsy
MRI
Abdominal computed tomography
scan Points Received: (not graded)
Comments:


Question 9.Question : A diabetic patient asks the clinician why he needs to check
his blood sugar at home even when he feels good. Which
of the following responses would be most appropriate?
Student Answer: "Control of glucose will help postpone or delay
complications."
"Regularly checking blood sugar will help establish
a routine."
"Monitoring glucose will promote a sense of control."
All of the above
Points Received: (not graded)
Comments:



Question 10.Question : A 25-year-old patient presents to the clinic with fatigue, cold
intolerance, weight gain, and constipation for the past 3
months. On physical examination, the clinician notices a
sinus bradycardia; muscular stiffness; coarse, dry hair; and
a delay in relaxation in deep tendon reflexes. Which of the
following tests should be ordered next?
Student Answer: Serum
calcium TSH
Electrolytes
Urine specific
gravity Points Received: (not graded)
Comments:

Question 11.Question : Which of the following medications for type 2 diabetes
mellitus should not be prescribed during pregnancy?
Student Answer: Insulin
Downloaded by madiba
https://www.stuvia.com/user/allatopnotch South Africa stuvia ()
https://www.stuvia.com/user/allatopnotch https://www.stuvia.com/user/allatopnotch