Nrnp 6531 week 8 knowledge check gastrointestinal genitourinary endocrine and hematologic conditions fall qtr

Nrnp 6531 week 8 knowledge check
gastrointestinal genitourinary endocrine and
hematologic conditions fall qtr
NRNP 6531 Week 8 Knowledge Check


Question 1
1 out of 1 points
Which of the following patients most warrants screening for hypothyroidism?


Selected d.
Answer: An elderly female with recent onset of mental
dysfunction.

Answers: a.
A young adult female with postpartum depression lasting
2 weeks.

b.
A patient taking thyroid replacement preparation.

c.
A 40 year old male with unexplained tremors.

d.
An elderly female with recent onset of mental
dysfunction.

Question 2

, 1 out of 1 points
The nurse practitioner diagnoses epididymitis in a 24 year old sexually active male patient.
The drug of choice for treatment of this patient is:


Selected b.
Answer: Oral doxycycline (Virbamycin) plus intramuscular ceftriaxone

Answers: a.
Oral ciprofloxacin (Cipro)

b.
Oral doxycycline (Virbamycin) plus intramuscular
ceftriaxone

c.
Oral trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim DS)

d.
Intramuscular penicillin

Question 3
1 out of 1 points
The most commonly recommended method for prostate cancer screening in a 55 year old
male is:


Selected a.
Answer: Digital rectal examination (DRE) plus prostate specific antigen
(PSA)

Answers: a.
Digital rectal examination (DRE) plus prostate specific antigen (PSA)

b.
Prostate specific antigen (PSA) alone

c.
Transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) alone

d.
Prostate specific antigen (PSA) and transrectal
ultrasound (TRUS)

Question 4
1 out of 1 points
John, age 33, has a total cholesterol level of 188 mg/dL. How often should he be screened for
hypercholesterolemia?