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Walden University NURS 6531 Care of
Adults Across the Lifespan (NURS 6531) –
Flashcards Study Material
Marvin has sudden eye redness that occurred after a strenuous
coughing episode. You diagnose a subconjunctival hemorrhage.
Your next step is to:
- correct answer-Do nothing other than provide reassurance
Which of the following color changes in a pigmented lesion
suggests malignant transformation?
- correct answer-ALL COLORS
The Centor criteria for diagnosis of Group A B-hemolytic
streptococcus includes which of the following?
- correct answer-A and B only
Mark has just been given a diagnosis of congestive heart failure.
Which of his medications should be discontinued?
- correct answer-Nifedipine (Procardia XL) for long-term
management of his chronic stable angina.
Treatment of acute vertigo includes:
- correct answer-bedrest and an antihistamine
Diagnosis of Crohn's disease is made considering signs, symptoms
and:
- correct answer-Intestinal obstruction demonstrated by plain x-
ray of the abdomen
Which of the following is a predisposing condition for
furunculosis?
- correct answer-Diabetes mellitus
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A middle-aged male presents to urgent care complaining of fever,
dysphagia, and shortness of breath. The nurse practitioner notes
the patient leaning forward in a tripod position and drooling. The
clinical presentation of this patient suggests: - correct answer-
Epiglottitis
The differential diagnosis for a patient complaining of a sore
throat includes which of the following? - correct answer-Thrush
The American Cancer Society recommends a flexible
sigmoidoscopy for colorectal cancer screening in persons at
average risk every: - correct answer-flexible sigmoidoscopy (FS)
every 5 years
Jennifer, age 49, who has a history of hyperlipidemia, has
symptoms that lead you to suspect unstable angina. Your next
action would be to: - correct answer-Hospitalize the client in a
monitored setting with pharmacological control of ischemia,
arrhythmias, and thrombosis as appropriate.
John, age 33, has a total cholesterol level of 188 mg/dL. How often
should he be screened for hypercholesterolemia? - correct
answer-OFTEN
A 55 year old man is diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma. The
nurse practitioner correctly tells him: - correct answer-Basal cell
carcinoma (BCC) is the most common type of skin cancer. It's also
the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the United States. Every
year, millions of people learn that they have BCC.
Your patient Jerry has gout. What do you suggest? - correct
answer-treating the acute attack of inflammation when one or
more joints are very inflamed and painful
ongoing treatment to reduce the level of urate in your blood and
to get rid of urate crystals.The two most commonly used drug
treatments for acute attacks of gout are non-steroidal anti-
inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and colchicine.Acute attacks of gout
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Walden University NURS 6531 Care of
Adults Across the Lifespan (NURS 6531) –
Flashcards Study Material
Marvin has sudden eye redness that occurred after a strenuous
coughing episode. You diagnose a subconjunctival hemorrhage.
Your next step is to:
- correct answer-Do nothing other than provide reassurance
Which of the following color changes in a pigmented lesion
suggests malignant transformation?
- correct answer-ALL COLORS
The Centor criteria for diagnosis of Group A B-hemolytic
streptococcus includes which of the following?
- correct answer-A and B only
Mark has just been given a diagnosis of congestive heart failure.
Which of his medications should be discontinued?
- correct answer-Nifedipine (Procardia XL) for long-term
management of his chronic stable angina.
Treatment of acute vertigo includes:
- correct answer-bedrest and an antihistamine
Diagnosis of Crohn's disease is made considering signs, symptoms
and:
- correct answer-Intestinal obstruction demonstrated by plain x-
ray of the abdomen
Which of the following is a predisposing condition for
furunculosis?
- correct answer-Diabetes mellitus
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A middle-aged male presents to urgent care complaining of fever,
dysphagia, and shortness of breath. The nurse practitioner notes
the patient leaning forward in a tripod position and drooling. The
clinical presentation of this patient suggests: - correct answer-
Epiglottitis
The differential diagnosis for a patient complaining of a sore
throat includes which of the following? - correct answer-Thrush
The American Cancer Society recommends a flexible
sigmoidoscopy for colorectal cancer screening in persons at
average risk every: - correct answer-flexible sigmoidoscopy (FS)
every 5 years
Jennifer, age 49, who has a history of hyperlipidemia, has
symptoms that lead you to suspect unstable angina. Your next
action would be to: - correct answer-Hospitalize the client in a
monitored setting with pharmacological control of ischemia,
arrhythmias, and thrombosis as appropriate.
John, age 33, has a total cholesterol level of 188 mg/dL. How often
should he be screened for hypercholesterolemia? - correct
answer-OFTEN
A 55 year old man is diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma. The
nurse practitioner correctly tells him: - correct answer-Basal cell
carcinoma (BCC) is the most common type of skin cancer. It's also
the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the United States. Every
year, millions of people learn that they have BCC.
Your patient Jerry has gout. What do you suggest? - correct
answer-treating the acute attack of inflammation when one or
more joints are very inflamed and painful
ongoing treatment to reduce the level of urate in your blood and
to get rid of urate crystals.The two most commonly used drug
treatments for acute attacks of gout are non-steroidal anti-
inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and colchicine.Acute attacks of gout
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