NR511 WEEK 8 FINAL
DESCRIPTION EXAM
QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
, NR511 WEEK 8 FINAL DESCRIPTION EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
A favorable prognostic trend - - Answer --Reuben, age 24, has HIV and just had a routine viral load test
done. The results show a falling viral load. What does this indicate?
enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) - - Answer --Cost-effective screening test for HIV status
C-reactive protein - - Answer --Nonspecific blood test for inflammatory process severity
Dopamine - - Answer --Neurotransmitter blocked by cocaine, causing stimulation
pain at the elbow with resisted movements at the wrist and forearm - - Answer --Mrs. Thomas was seen
in the office complaining of pain and point tenderness in the area ofce complaining of pain and point
tenderness in the area of her elbow. The pain has increased following a day of gardening one week ago.
A physical finding that differentiates the diagnosis and is most consistent with lateral
epicondylitiserentiates the diagnosis and is most consistent with lateral epicondylitis (tenniselbow)is:
The uninvolved side should be examined initially and then compared to the
involved side - - Answer --Which of the following statements concerning the musculoskeletal
examination is true?
Morning stiffness - - Answer --Sign of inflammatory etiology in musculoskeletal pain
dogs - - Answer --Cause the greatest percentage of mammalian bites
Transvaginal ultrasound - - Answer --A 48-year-old woman is seen in the clinic with complaints of
prolonged heavy menstrual periods. She is pale and states she can no longer exercise. Pelvic exam
reveals a single, very large mass. Which of the following diagnostic tests should the clinician order first?
"Control of glucose will help postpone or delay complications."
"Regularly checking blood sugar will help establish a routine."
"Monitoring glucose will promote a sense of control."
All of the above - - Answer --Adiabetic patient asks the clinician why he needs to check his blood sugar at
home even
when he feels good. Which of the following responses would be most appropriate?
TSH - - Answer --A 25-year-old patient presents to the clinic with fatigue, cold intolerance, weight gain,
and constipation for the past 3 months. On physical examination, the clinician notices a sinus
bradycardia; muscular stiffness; coarse, dry hair; and a delay in relaxation in deep tendon reflexes.
Which of the following tests should be ordered next?
c. Glucotrol - - Answer --Type 2 diabetes medication not prescribed during pregnancy
An enlarged rubbery gland - - Answer --During a DRE on a 75-year-old man, the clinician suspects the
patient has prostate cancer. What physical finding should make the clinician suspicious?
DESCRIPTION EXAM
QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
, NR511 WEEK 8 FINAL DESCRIPTION EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
A favorable prognostic trend - - Answer --Reuben, age 24, has HIV and just had a routine viral load test
done. The results show a falling viral load. What does this indicate?
enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) - - Answer --Cost-effective screening test for HIV status
C-reactive protein - - Answer --Nonspecific blood test for inflammatory process severity
Dopamine - - Answer --Neurotransmitter blocked by cocaine, causing stimulation
pain at the elbow with resisted movements at the wrist and forearm - - Answer --Mrs. Thomas was seen
in the office complaining of pain and point tenderness in the area ofce complaining of pain and point
tenderness in the area of her elbow. The pain has increased following a day of gardening one week ago.
A physical finding that differentiates the diagnosis and is most consistent with lateral
epicondylitiserentiates the diagnosis and is most consistent with lateral epicondylitis (tenniselbow)is:
The uninvolved side should be examined initially and then compared to the
involved side - - Answer --Which of the following statements concerning the musculoskeletal
examination is true?
Morning stiffness - - Answer --Sign of inflammatory etiology in musculoskeletal pain
dogs - - Answer --Cause the greatest percentage of mammalian bites
Transvaginal ultrasound - - Answer --A 48-year-old woman is seen in the clinic with complaints of
prolonged heavy menstrual periods. She is pale and states she can no longer exercise. Pelvic exam
reveals a single, very large mass. Which of the following diagnostic tests should the clinician order first?
"Control of glucose will help postpone or delay complications."
"Regularly checking blood sugar will help establish a routine."
"Monitoring glucose will promote a sense of control."
All of the above - - Answer --Adiabetic patient asks the clinician why he needs to check his blood sugar at
home even
when he feels good. Which of the following responses would be most appropriate?
TSH - - Answer --A 25-year-old patient presents to the clinic with fatigue, cold intolerance, weight gain,
and constipation for the past 3 months. On physical examination, the clinician notices a sinus
bradycardia; muscular stiffness; coarse, dry hair; and a delay in relaxation in deep tendon reflexes.
Which of the following tests should be ordered next?
c. Glucotrol - - Answer --Type 2 diabetes medication not prescribed during pregnancy
An enlarged rubbery gland - - Answer --During a DRE on a 75-year-old man, the clinician suspects the
patient has prostate cancer. What physical finding should make the clinician suspicious?
