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NR511 Week 8 Final Exam Description Questions
with 100% Correct Answers UPDATED!!!
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
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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."
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"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?
NR511 Week 8 Final Exam Description Questions
with 100% Correct Answers UPDATED!!!
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
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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."
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"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?
