NRNP 6531 final exam practice
questions 2024 with correct answers
Mr. S comes to you with scrotal pain. the examinations of his scrotum penis and rectum
are normal. which of the following conditions outside of the scrotum may present as
scrotal pain? - CORRECT ANSWERS-inguinal herniation and peritonitis
Phalen's test, 90°wrist flexion for 60 seconds, reproduces symptoms of: - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Carpal tunnel syndrome
Which patient would benefit most from screening for type 2 diabetes? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-an obese female with recurrent vaginitis
A 72 year old female patient reports a 6 month history of gradually progressive swollen
and painful distal interphalangeal (DIP) joints of one hand. She has no systemic
symptoms but the erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), antinuclear antibody (ANA),
and rheumatoid factor (RF) are all minimally elevated. What is the most likely
diagnosis? - CORRECT ANSWERS-ostheoaethritis
A 32 year old male patient complains of urinary frequency and burning on urination for 3
days. Urinalysis reveals bacteriuria. He denies any past history of urinary tract infection.
The initial treatment should be: - CORRECT ANSWERS-trimethoprim sulfamethoxazole
for 3 dyas
A thymectomy is usually recommended in the early treatment of which disease? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Myasthenia Gravis
Which of the following is a potential acquired cause of thrombophilia - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Antiphospholipid antibodies
The diagnosis of human papilloma virus (HPV) infection in males is usually made by -
CORRECT ANSWERS-clinical appearance (examination of the lesison)
The most effective intervention(s) to prevent stroke is (are): - CORRECT ANSWERS-
smoking cessation and treatment of hypertension
What is the most common cause of Cushing's syndrome? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Administration of a glucocorticoid or ACTH
Which of the following medications may predispose the patient to hypoglycemia? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Beta-adrenergic blockers
Diagnostic radiological studies are indicated for low back pain: - CORRECT
ANSWERS-When there is a suspicion of a space-occupying lesion, fracture, cauda
equina, or infection.
, NRNP 6531 final exam practice
questions 2024 with correct answers
After treating a patient for Helicobacter pylori infection, what test do you order to see if it
has been cured? - CORRECT ANSWERS-A urea breath test
Which appropriate test for the initial assessment of Alzheimer's disease provides the
performance ratings on 10 complex, higher order activities? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
FAQ - Functional Activities Questionnaire
Major depression occurs most often in which of the following conditions? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-stroke
Which of the following statements about multiple sclerosis (MS) is correct? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-MS is a chronic, treatable illness with unknown cause and a variable
course.
Diagnostic evaluation of hypothyroidism reveals: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Elevated
TSH and decreased T4
Risk factors for prostate cancer include all of the following except: - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Benign prostatic hypertrophy
What information should patients with diabetes and their families receive about
hypoglycemia? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Hypoglycemia is serious, dangerous, and can
be fatal if not treated quickly.
Which history is commonly found in a patient with glomerulonephritis? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Beta-hemolytic streptococcal infection
(uri or skin infection caused by these bacteria)
Which of the following is characteristic of a manic episode? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
grandiose delusions
(A 1 week period of expansive elevated or irritable mood)
Central obesity, "moon" face, and dorsocervical fat pad are associated with: -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Cushings syndrome
Which of the following is the most common cause of low back pain? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Lumbar disc disease
A middle-aged female presents complaining of recent weight loss. The physical exam
reveals an enlarged painless cervical lymph node. The differential diagnosis for this
patient's problem includes: - CORRECT ANSWERS-infection
questions 2024 with correct answers
Mr. S comes to you with scrotal pain. the examinations of his scrotum penis and rectum
are normal. which of the following conditions outside of the scrotum may present as
scrotal pain? - CORRECT ANSWERS-inguinal herniation and peritonitis
Phalen's test, 90°wrist flexion for 60 seconds, reproduces symptoms of: - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Carpal tunnel syndrome
Which patient would benefit most from screening for type 2 diabetes? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-an obese female with recurrent vaginitis
A 72 year old female patient reports a 6 month history of gradually progressive swollen
and painful distal interphalangeal (DIP) joints of one hand. She has no systemic
symptoms but the erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), antinuclear antibody (ANA),
and rheumatoid factor (RF) are all minimally elevated. What is the most likely
diagnosis? - CORRECT ANSWERS-ostheoaethritis
A 32 year old male patient complains of urinary frequency and burning on urination for 3
days. Urinalysis reveals bacteriuria. He denies any past history of urinary tract infection.
The initial treatment should be: - CORRECT ANSWERS-trimethoprim sulfamethoxazole
for 3 dyas
A thymectomy is usually recommended in the early treatment of which disease? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Myasthenia Gravis
Which of the following is a potential acquired cause of thrombophilia - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Antiphospholipid antibodies
The diagnosis of human papilloma virus (HPV) infection in males is usually made by -
CORRECT ANSWERS-clinical appearance (examination of the lesison)
The most effective intervention(s) to prevent stroke is (are): - CORRECT ANSWERS-
smoking cessation and treatment of hypertension
What is the most common cause of Cushing's syndrome? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Administration of a glucocorticoid or ACTH
Which of the following medications may predispose the patient to hypoglycemia? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Beta-adrenergic blockers
Diagnostic radiological studies are indicated for low back pain: - CORRECT
ANSWERS-When there is a suspicion of a space-occupying lesion, fracture, cauda
equina, or infection.
, NRNP 6531 final exam practice
questions 2024 with correct answers
After treating a patient for Helicobacter pylori infection, what test do you order to see if it
has been cured? - CORRECT ANSWERS-A urea breath test
Which appropriate test for the initial assessment of Alzheimer's disease provides the
performance ratings on 10 complex, higher order activities? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
FAQ - Functional Activities Questionnaire
Major depression occurs most often in which of the following conditions? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-stroke
Which of the following statements about multiple sclerosis (MS) is correct? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-MS is a chronic, treatable illness with unknown cause and a variable
course.
Diagnostic evaluation of hypothyroidism reveals: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Elevated
TSH and decreased T4
Risk factors for prostate cancer include all of the following except: - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Benign prostatic hypertrophy
What information should patients with diabetes and their families receive about
hypoglycemia? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Hypoglycemia is serious, dangerous, and can
be fatal if not treated quickly.
Which history is commonly found in a patient with glomerulonephritis? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Beta-hemolytic streptococcal infection
(uri or skin infection caused by these bacteria)
Which of the following is characteristic of a manic episode? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
grandiose delusions
(A 1 week period of expansive elevated or irritable mood)
Central obesity, "moon" face, and dorsocervical fat pad are associated with: -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Cushings syndrome
Which of the following is the most common cause of low back pain? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Lumbar disc disease
A middle-aged female presents complaining of recent weight loss. The physical exam
reveals an enlarged painless cervical lymph node. The differential diagnosis for this
patient's problem includes: - CORRECT ANSWERS-infection
