NRNP 6531 FINAL Exam 2025 Questions
and Answers
Which of the following is a potential acquired cause of thrombophilia - ANS Antiphospholipid
antibodies
Phalen's test, 90°wrist flexion for 60 seconds, reproduces symptoms of: - ANS Carpal tunnel
syndrome
Which patient would benefit most from screening for type 2 diabetes? - ANS 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? - ANS 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: - ANS trimethoprim sulfamethoxazole for 3 dyas
A thymectomy is usually recommended in the early treatment of which disease? -
ANS Myasthenia Gravis
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,The diagnosis of human papilloma virus (HPV) infection in males is usually made by -
ANS clinical appearance (examination of the lesison)
The most effective intervention(s) to prevent stroke is (are): - ANS smoking cessation and
treatment of hypertension
What is the most common cause of Cushing's syndrome? - ANS Administration of a
glucocorticoid or ACTH
Which of the following medications may predispose the patient to hypoglycemia? -
ANS Beta-adrenergic blockers
Diagnostic radiological studies are indicated for low back pain: - ANS 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? - ANS 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? - ANS FAQ - Functional Activities
Questionnaire
Major depression occurs most often in which of the following conditions? - ANS stroke
Which of the following statements about multiple sclerosis (MS) is correct? - ANS MS is a
chronic, treatable illness with unknown cause and a variable course.
Diagnostic evaluation of hypothyroidism reveals: - ANS Elevated TSH and decreased T4
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, Risk factors for prostate cancer include all of the following except: - ANS Benign prostatic
hypertrophy
What information should patients with diabetes and their families receive about hypoglycemia?
- ANS Hypoglycemia is serious, dangerous, and can be fatal if not treated quickly.
Which history is commonly found in a patient with glomerulonephritis? - ANS Beta-hemolytic
streptococcal infection
(uri or skin infection caused by these bacteria)
Which of the following is characteristic of a manic episode? - ANS grandiose delusions
(A 1 week period of expansive elevated or irritable mood)
Central obesity, "moon" face, and dorsocervical fat pad are associated with: - ANS Cushings
syndrome
Which of the following is the most common cause of low back pain? - ANS 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: - ANS 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? -
ANS Hypoglycemia
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and Answers
Which of the following is a potential acquired cause of thrombophilia - ANS Antiphospholipid
antibodies
Phalen's test, 90°wrist flexion for 60 seconds, reproduces symptoms of: - ANS Carpal tunnel
syndrome
Which patient would benefit most from screening for type 2 diabetes? - ANS 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? - ANS 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: - ANS trimethoprim sulfamethoxazole for 3 dyas
A thymectomy is usually recommended in the early treatment of which disease? -
ANS Myasthenia Gravis
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,The diagnosis of human papilloma virus (HPV) infection in males is usually made by -
ANS clinical appearance (examination of the lesison)
The most effective intervention(s) to prevent stroke is (are): - ANS smoking cessation and
treatment of hypertension
What is the most common cause of Cushing's syndrome? - ANS Administration of a
glucocorticoid or ACTH
Which of the following medications may predispose the patient to hypoglycemia? -
ANS Beta-adrenergic blockers
Diagnostic radiological studies are indicated for low back pain: - ANS 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? - ANS 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? - ANS FAQ - Functional Activities
Questionnaire
Major depression occurs most often in which of the following conditions? - ANS stroke
Which of the following statements about multiple sclerosis (MS) is correct? - ANS MS is a
chronic, treatable illness with unknown cause and a variable course.
Diagnostic evaluation of hypothyroidism reveals: - ANS Elevated TSH and decreased T4
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, Risk factors for prostate cancer include all of the following except: - ANS Benign prostatic
hypertrophy
What information should patients with diabetes and their families receive about hypoglycemia?
- ANS Hypoglycemia is serious, dangerous, and can be fatal if not treated quickly.
Which history is commonly found in a patient with glomerulonephritis? - ANS Beta-hemolytic
streptococcal infection
(uri or skin infection caused by these bacteria)
Which of the following is characteristic of a manic episode? - ANS grandiose delusions
(A 1 week period of expansive elevated or irritable mood)
Central obesity, "moon" face, and dorsocervical fat pad are associated with: - ANS Cushings
syndrome
Which of the following is the most common cause of low back pain? - ANS 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: - ANS 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? -
ANS Hypoglycemia
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