NR 511 CEA Exam 2026 | Clinical Education
Assessment (CEA) Exam (Updated Version)
| Chamberlain University
In discussing a new diagnosis of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) for your
patient, the patient demonstrates good understanding of the possible agents
which may be used to include which of the following:
A -All of these may be used to manage my disease
B -Protease inhibitors
C -Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors
D -Non-nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitors ---------CORRECT ANSWER--------
---------A -All of these may be used to manage my disease
Which class of medications are indicated as first line management of both post-
traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and major depressive disorder?
A -Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
B -Non-selective dopamine reuptake inhibitors
C -Mood stabilizers
D -Monoamine oxidase inhibitors. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A -
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
Dave, a 41 year old software engineer presents to your clinic with complaints of
back spasms after being forced to return to their office instead of working from
,home. He believes the chair at his desk is the culprit and his causing him severe
back spasms secondary to anaggravated old sports injury. nI addition to non-
pharmacologic solutions, which of the following represents an agent appropriate
for the managementof his spasms?
A -Prednisone (Deltasone)
B -Methy naltrexone (Relistor)
C -Gabapentin (Neurontin)
D -Cyclobenzaprine (amirx) ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------D -
Cyclobenzaprine (amirx)
Which of the following concepts refers to where small differences in dose or
blood concentration may lead to serious therapeutic failures and/or adverse drug
reactions that are life-threatening or result in persistent or significant disability or
incapacity?
A -Narrow therapeutic index
B -Wide therapeutic index
C -Post-antibiotic effect
D -Zero order kinetics ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A -Narrow
therapeutic index
Which of the following agents will have the effect of dilating the efferent arteriole
of the kidney and thereby reducing elimination of creatinine during
administration?
A -Valsartan (Diovan)
B -Misoprostol (Cytotec)
,C -Furosemide (Lasix)
D -Ibuprofen (advil) ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------D -Ibuprofen (advil)
Patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) on dialysis experiencing anemiaof
chronic disease may benefit from the administration of erythropoeitin (Epocrit).
Immediate evidence that this is working as desired would be evident by elevation
in which level?
A -Potassium
B -Total iron binding capacity (TIBC)
C -Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH)
D -Red cell distribution width (RDW) ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------D -Red
cell distribution width (RDW)
Karly, a 20 year old exchange student presents to your clinic with concerns of an
unprotected sexual encounter and has concerns she has contracted a sexually
transmitted infection. Her lab testing reveals a positive gonorrhea and chlamydia
DNA probe. What medication should the prudent nurse practitioner include in the
treatment plan?
A -Ceftriaxone (Rocephin) IM plus Axithromycin (Zithromax) PO
B -Amoxicillin (Amoxil) plus Metronidazole (Flagyl)
C -Cephalexin (Keflex) only
D -Doxycycline (Vibramycin) alone ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A -
Ceftriaxone (Rocephin) IM plus Axithromycin (Zithromax) PO
, Jan, a 52 year old female patient is experiencing menopausal symptoms. Which
non-prescription agent may be helpful during menopause to help with hot
flashes?
A -Echinacea
B -Black cohosh
C -Dandelion root
D -St Johns Wart ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------B -Black cohosh
Your 38 year old male patient Mark is being seen in your clinic for routine health
physical and complaints of heartburn. During your evaluation you identify
darkened or velvety skin in the neck, groin, and/or axilla with associated
achrocordons. This is most likely adiagnosis of which of the following?
A -Seborrheic Kerstosis
B -Actinic keratosis
C -Keratoacanthoma
D -Acanthuses nigricans ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------D -Acanthuses
nigricans
The determination of topical corticosteroid potency is largely based on the unique
drug as well as which of the following variables?
A -Vehicle of delivery (cream, lotion, elixir, etc)
B -None of these are correct
C -Duration of use (once, continuous, etc)
D -Site of use (back, face, arms, etc) ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A -
Vehicle of delivery (cream, lotion, elixir, etc)
Assessment (CEA) Exam (Updated Version)
| Chamberlain University
In discussing a new diagnosis of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) for your
patient, the patient demonstrates good understanding of the possible agents
which may be used to include which of the following:
A -All of these may be used to manage my disease
B -Protease inhibitors
C -Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors
D -Non-nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitors ---------CORRECT ANSWER--------
---------A -All of these may be used to manage my disease
Which class of medications are indicated as first line management of both post-
traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and major depressive disorder?
A -Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
B -Non-selective dopamine reuptake inhibitors
C -Mood stabilizers
D -Monoamine oxidase inhibitors. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A -
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
Dave, a 41 year old software engineer presents to your clinic with complaints of
back spasms after being forced to return to their office instead of working from
,home. He believes the chair at his desk is the culprit and his causing him severe
back spasms secondary to anaggravated old sports injury. nI addition to non-
pharmacologic solutions, which of the following represents an agent appropriate
for the managementof his spasms?
A -Prednisone (Deltasone)
B -Methy naltrexone (Relistor)
C -Gabapentin (Neurontin)
D -Cyclobenzaprine (amirx) ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------D -
Cyclobenzaprine (amirx)
Which of the following concepts refers to where small differences in dose or
blood concentration may lead to serious therapeutic failures and/or adverse drug
reactions that are life-threatening or result in persistent or significant disability or
incapacity?
A -Narrow therapeutic index
B -Wide therapeutic index
C -Post-antibiotic effect
D -Zero order kinetics ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A -Narrow
therapeutic index
Which of the following agents will have the effect of dilating the efferent arteriole
of the kidney and thereby reducing elimination of creatinine during
administration?
A -Valsartan (Diovan)
B -Misoprostol (Cytotec)
,C -Furosemide (Lasix)
D -Ibuprofen (advil) ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------D -Ibuprofen (advil)
Patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) on dialysis experiencing anemiaof
chronic disease may benefit from the administration of erythropoeitin (Epocrit).
Immediate evidence that this is working as desired would be evident by elevation
in which level?
A -Potassium
B -Total iron binding capacity (TIBC)
C -Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH)
D -Red cell distribution width (RDW) ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------D -Red
cell distribution width (RDW)
Karly, a 20 year old exchange student presents to your clinic with concerns of an
unprotected sexual encounter and has concerns she has contracted a sexually
transmitted infection. Her lab testing reveals a positive gonorrhea and chlamydia
DNA probe. What medication should the prudent nurse practitioner include in the
treatment plan?
A -Ceftriaxone (Rocephin) IM plus Axithromycin (Zithromax) PO
B -Amoxicillin (Amoxil) plus Metronidazole (Flagyl)
C -Cephalexin (Keflex) only
D -Doxycycline (Vibramycin) alone ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A -
Ceftriaxone (Rocephin) IM plus Axithromycin (Zithromax) PO
, Jan, a 52 year old female patient is experiencing menopausal symptoms. Which
non-prescription agent may be helpful during menopause to help with hot
flashes?
A -Echinacea
B -Black cohosh
C -Dandelion root
D -St Johns Wart ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------B -Black cohosh
Your 38 year old male patient Mark is being seen in your clinic for routine health
physical and complaints of heartburn. During your evaluation you identify
darkened or velvety skin in the neck, groin, and/or axilla with associated
achrocordons. This is most likely adiagnosis of which of the following?
A -Seborrheic Kerstosis
B -Actinic keratosis
C -Keratoacanthoma
D -Acanthuses nigricans ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------D -Acanthuses
nigricans
The determination of topical corticosteroid potency is largely based on the unique
drug as well as which of the following variables?
A -Vehicle of delivery (cream, lotion, elixir, etc)
B -None of these are correct
C -Duration of use (once, continuous, etc)
D -Site of use (back, face, arms, etc) ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A -
Vehicle of delivery (cream, lotion, elixir, etc)
