NR 511 Differential Diagnosis and Primary Care
Practicum | Final Exam Review | Practice
Questions, Answers & Detailed Rationales |
2026-2027
,Topics
GI Disorders ....
Ulcerative colitis
A 38-year-old male patient has recently had an ileostomy massage the peristomal area
for ulcerative colitis. Which self-care measures should the
clinician teach him about to relieve food blockage?
Diverticulitis
Which of the following is true regarding diverticula obesity is correlated
Left lower quadrant abdominal pain for 2 days, the pain Acute diverticulitis
started suddenly and then fever, chills, anorexia, nausea
and painless bloody stools.
An 82-year-old female has been diagnosed with irritable bulk laxative
bowel, chronic constipation, and diverticulosis following a
colonoscopy. Which pharmacological agent should the
clinician recommend?
Which of the following is part of the treatment plan for the High fiber diet
patient with irritable bowel syndrome?
A 35-year-old female patent is seen in the clinic digital rectal exam, Sexual history, Pelvic exam
complaining of abdominal pain. Which of the following
should be included in the history and physical exam?
A 28-year-old patent is seen in the clinic with colicky Her age
abdominal pain, particularly with meals. She has
frequent constipation, flatulence, and abdominal
distension. Which of the data make a diagnosis of
diverticulitis unlikely?
C. diff Definition and Risk factors
, C. diff Symptoms
C. diff Diagnosis
C. diff Treatment
GERD pathophysiology
A 54-year-old female presents to your primary care office Order an endoscopy (This is the next step in treatment in order to evaluate the
for routine reevaluation for gastroesophageal reflux etiology of the patient's
disease (GERD). She has been treated with diet GERD and consider biopsy if necessary)
modifications and 6 weeks of omeprazole without
improvement of her symptoms. What is the next step in the
management of this patient's GERD?
A 67-year-old female on multiple medications for chronic nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
conditions was just diagnosed with gastroesophageal
reflux disease (GERD). In teaching the patient about the
disease, what medication should the clinician recommend
that the patient refrain from using?
The patient with gastro esophageal reflux disease (GERD) Weight lifting
should be instructed to eliminate which of these activities?
A patient is seen with a sudden onset of flank pain Pancreatitis, peptic ulcer disease, diverticulitis, All of
accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and diaphoresis, in the above
addition to
nephrolithiasis, which of the following should be added to
the list
of differential diagnoses?
A patient is diagnosed with Giardia after a backpacking trip Metrinidazole
in
the mountains. Which of the following would be the
appropriate
treatment?
Practicum | Final Exam Review | Practice
Questions, Answers & Detailed Rationales |
2026-2027
,Topics
GI Disorders ....
Ulcerative colitis
A 38-year-old male patient has recently had an ileostomy massage the peristomal area
for ulcerative colitis. Which self-care measures should the
clinician teach him about to relieve food blockage?
Diverticulitis
Which of the following is true regarding diverticula obesity is correlated
Left lower quadrant abdominal pain for 2 days, the pain Acute diverticulitis
started suddenly and then fever, chills, anorexia, nausea
and painless bloody stools.
An 82-year-old female has been diagnosed with irritable bulk laxative
bowel, chronic constipation, and diverticulosis following a
colonoscopy. Which pharmacological agent should the
clinician recommend?
Which of the following is part of the treatment plan for the High fiber diet
patient with irritable bowel syndrome?
A 35-year-old female patent is seen in the clinic digital rectal exam, Sexual history, Pelvic exam
complaining of abdominal pain. Which of the following
should be included in the history and physical exam?
A 28-year-old patent is seen in the clinic with colicky Her age
abdominal pain, particularly with meals. She has
frequent constipation, flatulence, and abdominal
distension. Which of the data make a diagnosis of
diverticulitis unlikely?
C. diff Definition and Risk factors
, C. diff Symptoms
C. diff Diagnosis
C. diff Treatment
GERD pathophysiology
A 54-year-old female presents to your primary care office Order an endoscopy (This is the next step in treatment in order to evaluate the
for routine reevaluation for gastroesophageal reflux etiology of the patient's
disease (GERD). She has been treated with diet GERD and consider biopsy if necessary)
modifications and 6 weeks of omeprazole without
improvement of her symptoms. What is the next step in the
management of this patient's GERD?
A 67-year-old female on multiple medications for chronic nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
conditions was just diagnosed with gastroesophageal
reflux disease (GERD). In teaching the patient about the
disease, what medication should the clinician recommend
that the patient refrain from using?
The patient with gastro esophageal reflux disease (GERD) Weight lifting
should be instructed to eliminate which of these activities?
A patient is seen with a sudden onset of flank pain Pancreatitis, peptic ulcer disease, diverticulitis, All of
accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and diaphoresis, in the above
addition to
nephrolithiasis, which of the following should be added to
the list
of differential diagnoses?
A patient is diagnosed with Giardia after a backpacking trip Metrinidazole
in
the mountains. Which of the following would be the
appropriate
treatment?
