Questions with complete Answers
Which of the following is NOT an indication of preeclampsia? -
correct answer Glucosuria
Which of the following laboratory tests should a nurse
practitioner order when the suspected diagnosis is temporal
arteritis? - correct answer Erythrocyte sedimentation rate
(ESR)
According to the American Diabetes Association, the newest
standard for determining the presence of diabetes mellitus based
on fasting plasma sugar level is a value equal to or greater than:
- correct answer 126 mg/dL.
An 85-year-old patient relates that on the way to an annual
physical examination, the patient suffered a sudden loss of vision
in the right eye characterized by "a bunch of lights" and a feeling
that "a curtain came down." The most likely diagnosis is: -
correct answer Retinal detachment.
A 32-year-old patient reports a 6-month history of intermittent
symmetrical swelling of the wrists and daily morning stiffness
lasting 1 hour or more in and around other joints. What is the
most likely diagnosis? - correct answer Rheumatoid arthritis
A 38-year-old male experiences a sudden onset of acute
abdominal pain radiating to his groin. He is having difficulty
walking and is nauseated. He denies any trauma or previous
, groin injuries. Examination reveals diffuse swelling of the left
testicle and negative cremasteric reflex. The most likely
diagnosis is: - correct answer testicular torsion.
A 65-year-old female presents with shoulder and pelvic girdle
pain for the past 6 months. She reports recent unintentional
weight loss. On physical examination, there is pain on ROM, with
no weakness noted. Laboratory studies show a low hemoglobin
and an elevated sedimentation rate. Which of the following is the
most likely diagnosis? - correct answer Polymyalgia
rheumatica
A 20-year-old male presents with a 1-month history of a "bump
on my testicle." He reports being sexually active, with frequent
episodes of unprotected intercourse with multiple partners.
Which condition should be suspected? - correct answer
Cancer of the testicles
A 10-month-old presents with a rash, runny nose, and cough.
Examination reveals a cluster of tiny white papules with an
erythematous base on the buccal mucosa. What does this
suggest? - correct answer Measles
A nurse practitioner is evaluating a 40-year-old patient suspected
of having a pulmonary embolus. The patient complains of anxiety
and cough. A stat chest X-ray is normal. Which of the following
tests should the nurse practitioner perform next? - correct
answer Helical CT pulmonary angiography
A 72-year-old female presents with a medical history
unremarkable except for the occasional headache. She enjoyed