Midterm & Final Exams: NR 601/ NR601 (NEW 2025/
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A 56-year old male patient screened for diabetes has a fasting plasma glucose level
of 96mg/dl. The nurse practitioner management plan includes:
a. repeat fasting plasma glucose in three years
b. prescribe Metformin 500mg po BID
c. repeat fasting plasma glucose in one year
d. refer to ophthalmology for eye exam - ANSWERSa. repeat fasting plasma glucose
in three years
RW, a 57 year old native American female, presents to the office. RW states she
feels irritable and has difficulty concentrating as well as fallingn asleep and staying
aleep. She states she is worried about her finances, her husband has just lost his
job. The NP diagnoses anxiety. The NP prescribes a first line treatment which is
a. Diazepam
b. Clonazepam
c. Ariprprazole
d. Paroxetine - ANSWERSd. Paroxetine
The most common sustained rhythmic disorder, which consists of fibrillatory p waves
is:
a. AV block
b. atrial tachycardia
c. atrial fibrillation
d. atrial flutter - ANSWERSc. atrial fibrillation
According to the Sexually presentation, atrophic vaginitis
a. the symptomsm are the same for each woman
b. creates a more acidic vaginal environment
c. is a contributing factor for frequent urinary tract infections
d. is not treated with vaginal lubricants - ANSWERSc. is a contributing factor for
frequent urinary tract infections
Mr. A, experienced a brief onset of right sided weakness, slurred speech and
confusion yesterday. The symptoms have resolved and the CT is normal. What is
the next step of the plan for Mr. A?
a. assure the patient that he will not experience the symptoms again
b. identify modifiable cardiovascular risk factors
,c. order ASA 81mg stat
d. order a stat EEG and administer O2 by mask - ANSWERSb. identify modifiable
cardiovascular risk factors
Which of the following is the most appropriate screening tool for delirium?
a. St Louis University Mental Status Exam (SLUMS)
b. Montreal Cognitive Assessment
c. Lawton Scale of instrumental Activities of Daily Living
d. Confusion Assessment Model - ANSWERSd. Confusion Assessment Model
A drug that can be used to treat two very common symptoms in a dying patient (pain
and dyspnea_ is:
a. lorazepam
b. Gabapentin
c. Methadone
d. Morphine - ANSWERSd. Morphine
Which of the following would you recommend annually for the elderly type 2
diabetic?
a. periodic visits to a gastroenterologist
b. colonoscopy
c. follow up with a urologist
d. eye exam with an opthlamologist - ANSWERSd. eye exam with an opthlamologist
Which characteristic of delerium helps to distinguish it from dementia?
a, short term memory impairment
b. personality changes
c. acute onset
d. impaired attention - ANSWERSc. acute onset
The majority of patients enrolled in hospice care die:
a. in the hospital
b. in an inpatient hospice facility
c. in a nursing home
d. at home - ANSWERSd. at home
A middle aged patient has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. What
influences the nurse practitioners descision to begin pharmacological treatment for
this patient?
a. medications initiated at first sign of unilateral involvement
b. gait instability requiring the use of a cane
c. intentional tremors
d. symptoms interfering with functional ability - ANSWERSd. symptoms interfering
with functional ability
, Which of the following is a role of the advanced practice nurse in palliative cancer
care?
a. detecting cancer in asymptomatic paitents or those with specific symptoms
b. arranging for follow up including patiennts
c. identifying and managing complications of care
d. all of the above - ANSWERSd. all of the above
A 58 year old Caucasian mane with type 2 diabetes mellitus presents to the clinic as
a new patient. He takes metformin 500mg twice a day. His last Hgb A1c was 7%. He
is up to date on eye and foot examinations. His BP is 142/96. According to ACC
2017 guidelines for high blood pressure in adults, what is the most appropriate first
line medication?
a. lisinopril
b. furosemide
c. amlodipine
d. clonidine - ANSWERSa. lisinopril
to treat the following conditions:
a. benign prostatic hypertrophy and hypertension
b. benign prostatic hypertrophy and hypotension
c. urinary tract infection and arrhythmia
d. chronic prostatitis and atrial fibrillationn - ANSWERSa. benign prostatic
hypertrophy and hypertension
A 65 year old Hispanic woman who presents to the office for routine follow up of her
type 2 diabetes mellitus. Her routine UA results are as follows: few epithelial cells,
negative leukocytes, negative nitrates, negative protein, no ketones. Which of the
following tests should also be ordered annually for diabetic patients:
a. result is normal, no further testing is necessary
b. urine for culture and sensitivity
c. recommend a screening intravenous pyelogram (IVP)
d. micoralbumin - ANSWERSd. micoralbumin
A 87 year old man tells the nurse practitioner that his grandson locks him in his
bedroom when he gets out. The grandson withholds food if the patient does not give
him money every week. The patient appears frail, ungroomed, and his clothes are
visibly dirty and smell of urine. Which of the following is the best action for the nurse
practitioner.
a. advise the patient to call his son and report the grandson's behavior as soon as
possible
b. call the grandson from the waiting room and educate him about proper care for his
grandfather
c. report the grandson to your states protective services
2026 Updates BUNDLED TOGETHER PACKAGE WITH
SOLUTIONS) Questions & Answers | Grade A| 100%
Correct (Verified Solutions)-Chamberlain
A 56-year old male patient screened for diabetes has a fasting plasma glucose level
of 96mg/dl. The nurse practitioner management plan includes:
a. repeat fasting plasma glucose in three years
b. prescribe Metformin 500mg po BID
c. repeat fasting plasma glucose in one year
d. refer to ophthalmology for eye exam - ANSWERSa. repeat fasting plasma glucose
in three years
RW, a 57 year old native American female, presents to the office. RW states she
feels irritable and has difficulty concentrating as well as fallingn asleep and staying
aleep. She states she is worried about her finances, her husband has just lost his
job. The NP diagnoses anxiety. The NP prescribes a first line treatment which is
a. Diazepam
b. Clonazepam
c. Ariprprazole
d. Paroxetine - ANSWERSd. Paroxetine
The most common sustained rhythmic disorder, which consists of fibrillatory p waves
is:
a. AV block
b. atrial tachycardia
c. atrial fibrillation
d. atrial flutter - ANSWERSc. atrial fibrillation
According to the Sexually presentation, atrophic vaginitis
a. the symptomsm are the same for each woman
b. creates a more acidic vaginal environment
c. is a contributing factor for frequent urinary tract infections
d. is not treated with vaginal lubricants - ANSWERSc. is a contributing factor for
frequent urinary tract infections
Mr. A, experienced a brief onset of right sided weakness, slurred speech and
confusion yesterday. The symptoms have resolved and the CT is normal. What is
the next step of the plan for Mr. A?
a. assure the patient that he will not experience the symptoms again
b. identify modifiable cardiovascular risk factors
,c. order ASA 81mg stat
d. order a stat EEG and administer O2 by mask - ANSWERSb. identify modifiable
cardiovascular risk factors
Which of the following is the most appropriate screening tool for delirium?
a. St Louis University Mental Status Exam (SLUMS)
b. Montreal Cognitive Assessment
c. Lawton Scale of instrumental Activities of Daily Living
d. Confusion Assessment Model - ANSWERSd. Confusion Assessment Model
A drug that can be used to treat two very common symptoms in a dying patient (pain
and dyspnea_ is:
a. lorazepam
b. Gabapentin
c. Methadone
d. Morphine - ANSWERSd. Morphine
Which of the following would you recommend annually for the elderly type 2
diabetic?
a. periodic visits to a gastroenterologist
b. colonoscopy
c. follow up with a urologist
d. eye exam with an opthlamologist - ANSWERSd. eye exam with an opthlamologist
Which characteristic of delerium helps to distinguish it from dementia?
a, short term memory impairment
b. personality changes
c. acute onset
d. impaired attention - ANSWERSc. acute onset
The majority of patients enrolled in hospice care die:
a. in the hospital
b. in an inpatient hospice facility
c. in a nursing home
d. at home - ANSWERSd. at home
A middle aged patient has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. What
influences the nurse practitioners descision to begin pharmacological treatment for
this patient?
a. medications initiated at first sign of unilateral involvement
b. gait instability requiring the use of a cane
c. intentional tremors
d. symptoms interfering with functional ability - ANSWERSd. symptoms interfering
with functional ability
, Which of the following is a role of the advanced practice nurse in palliative cancer
care?
a. detecting cancer in asymptomatic paitents or those with specific symptoms
b. arranging for follow up including patiennts
c. identifying and managing complications of care
d. all of the above - ANSWERSd. all of the above
A 58 year old Caucasian mane with type 2 diabetes mellitus presents to the clinic as
a new patient. He takes metformin 500mg twice a day. His last Hgb A1c was 7%. He
is up to date on eye and foot examinations. His BP is 142/96. According to ACC
2017 guidelines for high blood pressure in adults, what is the most appropriate first
line medication?
a. lisinopril
b. furosemide
c. amlodipine
d. clonidine - ANSWERSa. lisinopril
to treat the following conditions:
a. benign prostatic hypertrophy and hypertension
b. benign prostatic hypertrophy and hypotension
c. urinary tract infection and arrhythmia
d. chronic prostatitis and atrial fibrillationn - ANSWERSa. benign prostatic
hypertrophy and hypertension
A 65 year old Hispanic woman who presents to the office for routine follow up of her
type 2 diabetes mellitus. Her routine UA results are as follows: few epithelial cells,
negative leukocytes, negative nitrates, negative protein, no ketones. Which of the
following tests should also be ordered annually for diabetic patients:
a. result is normal, no further testing is necessary
b. urine for culture and sensitivity
c. recommend a screening intravenous pyelogram (IVP)
d. micoralbumin - ANSWERSd. micoralbumin
A 87 year old man tells the nurse practitioner that his grandson locks him in his
bedroom when he gets out. The grandson withholds food if the patient does not give
him money every week. The patient appears frail, ungroomed, and his clothes are
visibly dirty and smell of urine. Which of the following is the best action for the nurse
practitioner.
a. advise the patient to call his son and report the grandson's behavior as soon as
possible
b. call the grandson from the waiting room and educate him about proper care for his
grandfather
c. report the grandson to your states protective services
