NRNP 6531 final /NRNP 6531 FINAL 2025/2026 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS GRADED
A+| ASSURED SUCCESS ( over 200 Q&A) TWO VERSIONS
NRNP 6531 final /NRNP 6531 FINAL 2025/2026 EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS GRADED A+| ASSURED
SUCCESS
Which of the following is a potential acquired cause of thrombophilia - correct answer
Antiphospholipid antibodies
Phalen's test, 90°wrist flexion for 60 seconds, reproduces symptoms of: - correct answer Carpal
tunnel syndrome
Which patient would benefit most from screening for type 2 diabetes? - correct answer 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 answer 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 answer trimethoprim sulfamethoxazole for 3 dyas
A thymectomy is usually recommended in the early treatment of which disease? - correct
answer Myasthenia Gravis
The diagnosis of human papilloma virus (HPV) infection in males is usually made by - correct
answer clinical appearance (examination of the lesison)
The most effective intervention(s) to prevent stroke is (are): - correct answer smoking cessation
and treatment of hypertension
What is the most common cause of Cushing's syndrome? - correct answer Administration of a
glucocorticoid or ACTH
Which of the following medications may predispose the patient to hypoglycemia? - correct
answer Beta-adrenergic blockers
Diagnostic radiological studies are indicated for low back pain: - correct answer When there is a
suspicion of a space-occupying lesion, fracture, cauda equina, or infection.
After treating a patient for Helicobacter pylori infection, what test do you order to see if it has
been cured? - correct answer A urea breath test
,NRNP 6531 final /NRNP 6531 FINAL 2025/2026 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS GRADED
A+| ASSURED SUCCESS ( over 200 Q&A) TWO VERSIONS
Which appropriate test for the initial assessment of Alzheimer's disease provides the
performance ratings on 10 complex, higher order activities? - correct answer FAQ - Functional
Activities Questionnaire
Major depression occurs most often in which of the following conditions? - correct answer
stroke
Which of the following statements about multiple sclerosis (MS) is correct? - correct answer MS
is a chronic, treatable illness with unknown cause and a variable course.
Diagnostic evaluation of hypothyroidism reveals: - correct answer Elevated TSH and decreased
T4
Risk factors for prostate cancer include all of the following except: - correct answer Benign
prostatic hypertrophy
What information should patients with diabetes and their families receive about hypoglycemia?
- correct answer Hypoglycemia is serious, dangerous, and can be fatal if not treated quickly.
Which history is commonly found in a patient with glomerulonephritis? - correct answer Beta-
hemolytic streptococcal infection
(uri or skin infection caused by these bacteria)
Which of the following is characteristic of a manic episode? - correct answer grandiose
delusions
(A 1 week period of expansive elevated or irritable mood)
Central obesity, "moon" face, and dorsocervical fat pad are associated with: - correct answer
Cushings syndrome
Which of the following is the most common cause of low back pain? - correct answer 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 answer infection
An 81-year-old female is diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. When considering drug therapy for
this patient, the nurse practitioner is most concerned with which of the following side effects? -
correct answer Hypoglycemia
, NRNP 6531 final /NRNP 6531 FINAL 2025/2026 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS GRADED
A+| ASSURED SUCCESS ( over 200 Q&A) TWO VERSIONS
A patient has HIV infection and is having a problem with massive diarrhea. You suspect the
cause is - correct answer cryptosporidiosis
Which of the following is the most common causative organism of nongonococcal urethritis? -
correct answer Chlamydia trachomatis
The most common symptoms of transient ischemic attack (TIA) include - correct answer lower
limb weakness, slur speech, partial vision loss, gait change
Diagnostic evaluation for urinary calculi includes:
A.Urinalysis and culture
B. Non contrast CT
C. Serum calcium
D. All of the above - correct answer D. All of the above
What is the first symptom seen in the majority of patients with Parkinson's disease? - correct
answer resting tremor
A 21-year-old female presents to the office complaining of urinary frequency and urinary
burning. The nurse practitioner suspects a urinary tract infection when the urinalysis reveals -
correct answer 10- white blood cells per high-powered field
A 26 year old female presents with elbow pain that is described as aching and burning. There is
point tenderness along the lateral aspect of the elbow and painful passive flexion and
extension. She reports she has been playing tennis almost daily for the past month. The most
likely diagnosis is: - correct answer Lateral epicondylitis
Maria, age 17, was raped when she was 13 year old. She is now experiencing sleeping
problems, flashbacks, and depression. What is your initial diagnosis? - correct answer PTSD
An elderly man is started on lisinopril and hydrochlorothiazide 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: - correct answer hydrochlorhiazide
Which of the following is a contraindication for metformin therapy? - correct answer Creatinine
> 1.5
A positive drawer sign supports a diagnosis of: - correct answer Cruciate ligament injury
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? -
correct answer peppermint
A+| ASSURED SUCCESS ( over 200 Q&A) TWO VERSIONS
NRNP 6531 final /NRNP 6531 FINAL 2025/2026 EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS GRADED A+| ASSURED
SUCCESS
Which of the following is a potential acquired cause of thrombophilia - correct answer
Antiphospholipid antibodies
Phalen's test, 90°wrist flexion for 60 seconds, reproduces symptoms of: - correct answer Carpal
tunnel syndrome
Which patient would benefit most from screening for type 2 diabetes? - correct answer 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 answer 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 answer trimethoprim sulfamethoxazole for 3 dyas
A thymectomy is usually recommended in the early treatment of which disease? - correct
answer Myasthenia Gravis
The diagnosis of human papilloma virus (HPV) infection in males is usually made by - correct
answer clinical appearance (examination of the lesison)
The most effective intervention(s) to prevent stroke is (are): - correct answer smoking cessation
and treatment of hypertension
What is the most common cause of Cushing's syndrome? - correct answer Administration of a
glucocorticoid or ACTH
Which of the following medications may predispose the patient to hypoglycemia? - correct
answer Beta-adrenergic blockers
Diagnostic radiological studies are indicated for low back pain: - correct answer When there is a
suspicion of a space-occupying lesion, fracture, cauda equina, or infection.
After treating a patient for Helicobacter pylori infection, what test do you order to see if it has
been cured? - correct answer A urea breath test
,NRNP 6531 final /NRNP 6531 FINAL 2025/2026 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS GRADED
A+| ASSURED SUCCESS ( over 200 Q&A) TWO VERSIONS
Which appropriate test for the initial assessment of Alzheimer's disease provides the
performance ratings on 10 complex, higher order activities? - correct answer FAQ - Functional
Activities Questionnaire
Major depression occurs most often in which of the following conditions? - correct answer
stroke
Which of the following statements about multiple sclerosis (MS) is correct? - correct answer MS
is a chronic, treatable illness with unknown cause and a variable course.
Diagnostic evaluation of hypothyroidism reveals: - correct answer Elevated TSH and decreased
T4
Risk factors for prostate cancer include all of the following except: - correct answer Benign
prostatic hypertrophy
What information should patients with diabetes and their families receive about hypoglycemia?
- correct answer Hypoglycemia is serious, dangerous, and can be fatal if not treated quickly.
Which history is commonly found in a patient with glomerulonephritis? - correct answer Beta-
hemolytic streptococcal infection
(uri or skin infection caused by these bacteria)
Which of the following is characteristic of a manic episode? - correct answer grandiose
delusions
(A 1 week period of expansive elevated or irritable mood)
Central obesity, "moon" face, and dorsocervical fat pad are associated with: - correct answer
Cushings syndrome
Which of the following is the most common cause of low back pain? - correct answer 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 answer infection
An 81-year-old female is diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. When considering drug therapy for
this patient, the nurse practitioner is most concerned with which of the following side effects? -
correct answer Hypoglycemia
, NRNP 6531 final /NRNP 6531 FINAL 2025/2026 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS GRADED
A+| ASSURED SUCCESS ( over 200 Q&A) TWO VERSIONS
A patient has HIV infection and is having a problem with massive diarrhea. You suspect the
cause is - correct answer cryptosporidiosis
Which of the following is the most common causative organism of nongonococcal urethritis? -
correct answer Chlamydia trachomatis
The most common symptoms of transient ischemic attack (TIA) include - correct answer lower
limb weakness, slur speech, partial vision loss, gait change
Diagnostic evaluation for urinary calculi includes:
A.Urinalysis and culture
B. Non contrast CT
C. Serum calcium
D. All of the above - correct answer D. All of the above
What is the first symptom seen in the majority of patients with Parkinson's disease? - correct
answer resting tremor
A 21-year-old female presents to the office complaining of urinary frequency and urinary
burning. The nurse practitioner suspects a urinary tract infection when the urinalysis reveals -
correct answer 10- white blood cells per high-powered field
A 26 year old female presents with elbow pain that is described as aching and burning. There is
point tenderness along the lateral aspect of the elbow and painful passive flexion and
extension. She reports she has been playing tennis almost daily for the past month. The most
likely diagnosis is: - correct answer Lateral epicondylitis
Maria, age 17, was raped when she was 13 year old. She is now experiencing sleeping
problems, flashbacks, and depression. What is your initial diagnosis? - correct answer PTSD
An elderly man is started on lisinopril and hydrochlorothiazide 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: - correct answer hydrochlorhiazide
Which of the following is a contraindication for metformin therapy? - correct answer Creatinine
> 1.5
A positive drawer sign supports a diagnosis of: - correct answer Cruciate ligament injury
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? -
correct answer peppermint
