6531 final exam 1 Questions With Answers
2021-2022
(Walden University 6531 final exam question and answers 2021-22)
Question 2
1 out of 1 points
Central obesity, “moon” face, and dorsocervical fat pad are associated with:
A. pheochro
B. mocytoma
C. Cushing’s
D. syndrome
Metabolic
syndrome
None of
the above
Unilateral
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Question 3
1 out of 1 points
An elderly man is started on lisinopril and hydrochlorhiazide for hypertension. Three days later, he
returns to the office complaining of left great toe pain. On exam, the nurse practitioner notes an
edematous, erythematous tender left great toe. The likely precipitant of this patient’s pain is:
shoes
A.
B.
Arthritis
C. flare
D.
Trauma Hydrochlor
othiazide
Tight
Question 4
1 out of 1 points
The most effective treatment of non-infectious bursitis includes: Conservative treatment
includes rest, cold and heat treatments, elevation, administration of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory
drugs (NSAIDs), bursal aspiration, and intrabursal steroid injections
Question 5
1 out of 1 points
What conditions must be met for you to bill “incident to” the physician, receiving 100%
reimbursement from Medicare?
Selected
The physician must be on-site and engaged in
Answer:
patient care
You must initiate the plan of care for the patient
Answers:
The physician must be on-site and engaged in
patient care
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You must be employed as an independent
contractor
You must be the main health care provider who
sees the patient
Question 6
1 out of 1 points
Which of the following is not a risk factor associated with the development of syndrome X and type 2
diabetes mellitus?
The metabolic syndrome refers to the co-occurrence of several known cardiovascular
risk factors, including insulin resistance, obesity, atherogenic dyslipidemia and
hypertension.
Question 7
1 out of 1 points
Which of the following is not a common early sign of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)?
A. Nocturia
B. Urgency incontinence
C. Strong urinary stream flow
D. Straining to void
Question 8
1 out of 1 points
Steve, age 69, has gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). When teaching him how to
reduce his lower esophageal sphincter pressure, which substances do you recommend that he
avoid?
Food that is very hot or very cold
Fatty or fried foods
Peppermint or spearmint, including flavoring
Coffee, tea, and soft drinks that contain caffeine
Spicy, highly seasoned foods
Fried food DT caffeine, chocolate and anticholinergics
Question 9
1 out of 1 points
Which drug category contains the drugs that are the first line Gold standard therapy for COPD?
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Beta antagonist
Question 10
1 out of 1 points
The most commonly recommended pharmacological treatment regimen for low back pain (LBP) is:
Nsaid
Question 11
1 out of 1 points
Which of the following is not appropriate suppression therapy for chronic bacterial prostatitis?
Erythromycin
Question 12
1 out of 1 points
A patient presents with dehydration, hypotension, and fever. Laboratory testing reveals
hyponatremia, hyperkalemia, and hypoglycemia. These imbalances are corrected, but the patient
returns 6 weeks later with the same symptoms of hyperpigmentation, weakness, anorexia, fatigue,
and weight loss. What action(s) should the nurse practitioner take?
.A Obtain a thorough history and physical, and check serum cortisol and ACTH levels.
B. Perform a diet history and check CBC and FBS.
C. Provide nutritional guidance and have the patient return in one month. D.
Consult home health for intravenous administration
Question 16
1 out of 1 points
You are assessing a patient after a sports injury to his right knee. You elicit a positive
anterior/posterior drawer sign. This test indicates an injury to the: he
A. lateral meniscus
B. cruciate ligament
C. medial meniscus
D. collateral ligament.