NR 511 CEA 2026 SPRING EXAM TEST QUESTIONS ACCURATELY SOLVED – GRADED A+
Your 22 year old male patient states during his review of systems thathis scrotum is very
enlarged and feels like it is full a powerlifter and works as a trash collector. You suspect the
patient likely has which of the following diagnoses?
A -Varicocele
B -Meningocele
C -Rectocele
D -Hydrocele
A -Varicocele
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.
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)
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
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)
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)
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
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
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
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)
A -Vehicle of delivery (cream, lotion, elixir, etc)
The most commonly described non-life threatening side effect of HmgCo-A reductase
inhibitor therapy is which of the following?
A -Tachycardia
B -Myalgia
C -Rhabdomyolysis
D -Airway swelling
B -Myalgia
Your 22 year old male patient states during his review of systems thathis scrotum is very
enlarged and feels like it is full a powerlifter and works as a trash collector. You suspect the
patient likely has which of the following diagnoses?
A -Varicocele
B -Meningocele
C -Rectocele
D -Hydrocele
A -Varicocele
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.
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)
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
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)
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)
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
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
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
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)
A -Vehicle of delivery (cream, lotion, elixir, etc)
The most commonly described non-life threatening side effect of HmgCo-A reductase
inhibitor therapy is which of the following?
A -Tachycardia
B -Myalgia
C -Rhabdomyolysis
D -Airway swelling
B -Myalgia
