NR 601 Final exam comprehensive test bank with
400 real exam review questions and correct
answers 2026/2027
Mr. A, experienced a brief onset of right sided weakness, slurred speech and confusion yesterday. The
symptoms have resolved and the CT is normal. What is the next step of the plan for Mr. A?
a. assure the patient that he will not experience the symptoms again
b. identify modifiable cardiovascular risk factors
c. order ASA 81mg stat
d. order a stat EEG and administer O2 by mask - Correct Answerb. identify modifiable cardiovascular risk
factors
A 56-year old male patient screened for diabetes has a fasting plasma glucose level of 96mg/dl. The
nurse practitioner management plan includes:
a. repeat fasting plasma glucose in three years
b. prescribe Metformin 500mg po BID
c. repeat fasting plasma glucose in one year
d. refer to ophthalmology for eye exam - Correct Answera. repeat fasting plasma glucose in three years
RW, a 57 year old native American female, presents to the office. RW states she feels irritable and has
difficulty concentrating as well as fallingn asleep and staying aleep. She states she is worried about her
finances, her husband has just lost his job. The NP diagnoses anxiety. The NP prescribes a first line
treatment which is
a. Diazepam
b. Clonazepam
c. Ariprprazole
d. Paroxetine - Correct Answerd. Paroxetine
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,The most common sustained rhythmic disorder, which consists of fibrillatory p waves is:
a. AV block
b. atrial tachycardia
c. atrial fibrillation
d. atrial flutter - Correct Answerc. atrial fibrillation
According to the Sexually presentation, atrophic vaginitis
a. the symptomsm are the same for each woman
b. creates a more acidic vaginal environment
c. is a contributing factor for frequent urinary tract infections
d. is not treated with vaginal lubricants - Correct Answerc. is a contributing factor for frequent urinary
tract infections
Which of the following is the most appropriate screening tool for delirium?
a. St Louis University Mental Status Exam (SLUMS)
b. Montreal Cognitive Assessment
c. Lawton Scale of instrumental Activities of Daily Living
d. Confusion Assessment Model - Correct Answerd. Confusion Assessment Model
A drug that can be used to treat two very common symptoms in a dying patient (pain and dyspnea_ is:
a. lorazepam
b. Gabapentin
c. Methadone
d. Morphine - Correct Answerd. Morphine
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,Which of the following would you recommend annually for the elderly type 2 diabetic?
a. periodic visits to a gastroenterologist
b. colonoscopy
c. follow up with a urologist
d. eye exam with an opthlamologist - Correct Answerd. eye exam with an opthlamologist
Which characteristic of delerium helps to distinguish it from dementia?
a, short term memory impairment
b. personality changes
c. acute onset
d. impaired attention - Correct Answerc. acute onset
The majority of patients enrolled in hospice care die:
a. in the hospital
b. in an inpatient hospice facility
c. in a nursing home
d. at home - Correct Answerd. at home
A middle aged patient has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. What influences the nurse
practitioners descision to begin pharmacological treatment for this patient?
a. medications initiated at first sign of unilateral involvement
b. gait instability requiring the use of a cane
c. intentional tremors
d. symptoms interfering with functional ability - Correct Answerd. symptoms interfering with functional
ability
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, Which of the following is a role of the advanced practice nurse in palliative cancer care?
a. detecting cancer in asymptomatic paitents or those with specific symptoms
b. arranging for follow up including patiennts
c. identifying and managing complications of care
d. all of the above - Correct Answerd. all of the above
A 58 year old Caucasian mane with type 2 diabetes mellitus presents to the clinic as a new patient. He
takes metformin 500mg twice a day. His last Hgb A1c was 7%. He is up to date on eye and foot
examinations. His BP is 142/96. According to ACC 2017 guidelines for high blood pressure in adults, what
is the most appropriate first line medication?
a. lisinopril
b. furosemide
c. amlodipine
d. clonidine - Correct Answera. lisinopril
An older male patient is experiencing acute onset of right sided weakness, slurred speech and confusion.
What should the nurse practitioner do promptly?
a. order an EKG and administer O2 by cannula immediately
b. Do a through medication review and stat blood sugar
c. evaluate for a stroke and arrange transport to the hospital right away
d. administer an aspirin by mouth - Correct Answerc. evaluate for a stroke and arrange transport to the
hospital right away
The NP knows that medications can trigger or worsen heart failure. With this knowledge in mind, the NP
will avoiding prescribing the following classes of medications
a. benzodiazepines
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400 real exam review questions and correct
answers 2026/2027
Mr. A, experienced a brief onset of right sided weakness, slurred speech and confusion yesterday. The
symptoms have resolved and the CT is normal. What is the next step of the plan for Mr. A?
a. assure the patient that he will not experience the symptoms again
b. identify modifiable cardiovascular risk factors
c. order ASA 81mg stat
d. order a stat EEG and administer O2 by mask - Correct Answerb. identify modifiable cardiovascular risk
factors
A 56-year old male patient screened for diabetes has a fasting plasma glucose level of 96mg/dl. The
nurse practitioner management plan includes:
a. repeat fasting plasma glucose in three years
b. prescribe Metformin 500mg po BID
c. repeat fasting plasma glucose in one year
d. refer to ophthalmology for eye exam - Correct Answera. repeat fasting plasma glucose in three years
RW, a 57 year old native American female, presents to the office. RW states she feels irritable and has
difficulty concentrating as well as fallingn asleep and staying aleep. She states she is worried about her
finances, her husband has just lost his job. The NP diagnoses anxiety. The NP prescribes a first line
treatment which is
a. Diazepam
b. Clonazepam
c. Ariprprazole
d. Paroxetine - Correct Answerd. Paroxetine
1|Page
,The most common sustained rhythmic disorder, which consists of fibrillatory p waves is:
a. AV block
b. atrial tachycardia
c. atrial fibrillation
d. atrial flutter - Correct Answerc. atrial fibrillation
According to the Sexually presentation, atrophic vaginitis
a. the symptomsm are the same for each woman
b. creates a more acidic vaginal environment
c. is a contributing factor for frequent urinary tract infections
d. is not treated with vaginal lubricants - Correct Answerc. is a contributing factor for frequent urinary
tract infections
Which of the following is the most appropriate screening tool for delirium?
a. St Louis University Mental Status Exam (SLUMS)
b. Montreal Cognitive Assessment
c. Lawton Scale of instrumental Activities of Daily Living
d. Confusion Assessment Model - Correct Answerd. Confusion Assessment Model
A drug that can be used to treat two very common symptoms in a dying patient (pain and dyspnea_ is:
a. lorazepam
b. Gabapentin
c. Methadone
d. Morphine - Correct Answerd. Morphine
2|Page
,Which of the following would you recommend annually for the elderly type 2 diabetic?
a. periodic visits to a gastroenterologist
b. colonoscopy
c. follow up with a urologist
d. eye exam with an opthlamologist - Correct Answerd. eye exam with an opthlamologist
Which characteristic of delerium helps to distinguish it from dementia?
a, short term memory impairment
b. personality changes
c. acute onset
d. impaired attention - Correct Answerc. acute onset
The majority of patients enrolled in hospice care die:
a. in the hospital
b. in an inpatient hospice facility
c. in a nursing home
d. at home - Correct Answerd. at home
A middle aged patient has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. What influences the nurse
practitioners descision to begin pharmacological treatment for this patient?
a. medications initiated at first sign of unilateral involvement
b. gait instability requiring the use of a cane
c. intentional tremors
d. symptoms interfering with functional ability - Correct Answerd. symptoms interfering with functional
ability
3|Page
, Which of the following is a role of the advanced practice nurse in palliative cancer care?
a. detecting cancer in asymptomatic paitents or those with specific symptoms
b. arranging for follow up including patiennts
c. identifying and managing complications of care
d. all of the above - Correct Answerd. all of the above
A 58 year old Caucasian mane with type 2 diabetes mellitus presents to the clinic as a new patient. He
takes metformin 500mg twice a day. His last Hgb A1c was 7%. He is up to date on eye and foot
examinations. His BP is 142/96. According to ACC 2017 guidelines for high blood pressure in adults, what
is the most appropriate first line medication?
a. lisinopril
b. furosemide
c. amlodipine
d. clonidine - Correct Answera. lisinopril
An older male patient is experiencing acute onset of right sided weakness, slurred speech and confusion.
What should the nurse practitioner do promptly?
a. order an EKG and administer O2 by cannula immediately
b. Do a through medication review and stat blood sugar
c. evaluate for a stroke and arrange transport to the hospital right away
d. administer an aspirin by mouth - Correct Answerc. evaluate for a stroke and arrange transport to the
hospital right away
The NP knows that medications can trigger or worsen heart failure. With this knowledge in mind, the NP
will avoiding prescribing the following classes of medications
a. benzodiazepines
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