NURS 623 FINAL TEST 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ Which of the following are microcytic anemiaA. B 12 deficiencyB.
Megaloblastic anemiaC. Folate deficiencyD. Iron deficient anemia.
Answer: D. Iron deficient anemia
◍ Marian, age 52, is obese. She complains of a rapid onset of severe right
upper quadrant (RUQ) pain, abdominal cramping, nausea, and vomiting.
Your differential diagnosis might be:A. DiverticulitisB. GastritisC.
CholecystitisD. Appendicitis.
Answer: C. Cholecystitis
◍ A 45-year-old patient presents with a chief complaint of generalized
abdominal pain. Her physical exam is remarkable for left lower quadrant
(LLQ) tenderness. Which of the following should be considered in the
differential diagnosis at this time?A. EndometriosisB. Colon CaC.
DiverticulitisD. All of the above.
Answer: D. All of the above
◍ A 30 y/o is seen with chief complaint of loss of libido. Which of the
following tests would establish a diagnosis?A. Prolactin levelB. Noctural
penile tumescence & rigidity C. PSAD. Testosterone level.
Answer: D. Testosterone level
◍ A 22 y/o is seen complaining of vague belly pain. This type of pain is seen
at what point in appendicitis?A. Late in inflammationB. 3-4 hrs after
perforationC. Appendicitis never presents with vague painD. Very early.
Answer: D. Very early
◍ In the elderly, which fracture is associated with the most serious (and often
fatal) outcomes?A. HipB. WristC. SpineD. Ankle.
Answer: A. Hip
,◍ Who to maintain gout?.
Answer: after acute phase is over, may add allopurinol for maintenance
◍ What are some long term complications of ulcerative colitis?.
Answer: colon cancer; arthritis; inflammation of the eye; liver disease;
osteoporosis; skin rashes; anemia; and kidney stones
◍ Osteoporosis is more common in individualsA. Of African ancestryB. who
are obeseC. with type 2 diabetesD. with a long history of RA.
Answer: D. with a long history of RA
◍ Which of the following statements is true concerning the musculoskeletal
exam?A. Radiographs should always be obtained prior to examination so as
not to cause further injury to the patientB. The uninvolved side should be
examined initially & compared to the involved sideC. The part of the body
that is causing the patient pain should be examined firstD. The patient
should not be asked to perform active ROM exercises whenever possible to
avoid causing pain.
Answer: B. The uninvolved side should be examined initially & compared
to the involved side
◍ S/Sx of DM1?.
Answer: the polys
◍ You have just completed a prostate exam on Mr. Jones. Mr. Jones is 56
years old, has been a 20 year smoker, and drinks 2 beers at least 3 times a
week. What would you expect his prostate to feel like if it was normal?A.
Hard, irregular glandB. Soft, boggy glandC. Rubbery, smooth glandD. None
of these.
Answer: C. Rubbery, smooth gland
◍ During a digital rectal exam on a 75 y/o man, the clinician suspects the
patient has prostate cancer. What physical finding should make the clinician
suspicious?A. A hard irregular glandB. A tender glandC. An enlarged
rubbery glandD. A boggy gland.
Answer: A. A hard irregular gland
, ◍ How does radioactive iodine affect the thyroid gland?.
Answer: Destroys the gland for life
◍ Which of the following would be an appropriate treatment for a patient with
mild BPH?A. Recommend cranberry supplementsB. Refer to urologist for
surgeryC. Prescribe an initial tamsulosinD. Reevaluate in 1 to 3 months.
Answer: D. Reevaluate in 1 to 3 months
◍ How would you treat a thyroid nodule?.
Answer: TSH, Ultrasound
◍ It is important for the clinician to discuss the long-term effects of sexual
assault with survivors. Which of the following is the most common
long-term effect of sexual assaultA. Substance abuseB. PTSD C.
DepressionD. Obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Answer: B. PTSD
◍ Which of the following tests yield the greatest amount of information in a
patient with acute lumbar radiculopathyA. Lumbosacral radiograph seriesB.
Bone scanC. ESR measurementD. MRI.
Answer: D. MRI
◍ S/Sx of hyperglycemia?.
Answer: increased thirst, headache, fatigue, frequent urination
◍ Which of the following statements is true concerning the treatment of
fibromyalgia syndrome?A. Fibromyalgia syndrome can be difficult to
manage requiring a variety of approaches & multiple medicationsB. All of
the answersC. There is currently no cure for the disorder, however, patients
should be made aware that symptom relief is possibleD. Treatment is
directed toward controlling discomfort improving sleep & maintaining
function.
Answer: B. All of the answers
◍ Therapy for Graves?.
Answer: PTU (preferred in pregnancy)or methimazole, RAIU for elderly
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ Which of the following are microcytic anemiaA. B 12 deficiencyB.
Megaloblastic anemiaC. Folate deficiencyD. Iron deficient anemia.
Answer: D. Iron deficient anemia
◍ Marian, age 52, is obese. She complains of a rapid onset of severe right
upper quadrant (RUQ) pain, abdominal cramping, nausea, and vomiting.
Your differential diagnosis might be:A. DiverticulitisB. GastritisC.
CholecystitisD. Appendicitis.
Answer: C. Cholecystitis
◍ A 45-year-old patient presents with a chief complaint of generalized
abdominal pain. Her physical exam is remarkable for left lower quadrant
(LLQ) tenderness. Which of the following should be considered in the
differential diagnosis at this time?A. EndometriosisB. Colon CaC.
DiverticulitisD. All of the above.
Answer: D. All of the above
◍ A 30 y/o is seen with chief complaint of loss of libido. Which of the
following tests would establish a diagnosis?A. Prolactin levelB. Noctural
penile tumescence & rigidity C. PSAD. Testosterone level.
Answer: D. Testosterone level
◍ A 22 y/o is seen complaining of vague belly pain. This type of pain is seen
at what point in appendicitis?A. Late in inflammationB. 3-4 hrs after
perforationC. Appendicitis never presents with vague painD. Very early.
Answer: D. Very early
◍ In the elderly, which fracture is associated with the most serious (and often
fatal) outcomes?A. HipB. WristC. SpineD. Ankle.
Answer: A. Hip
,◍ Who to maintain gout?.
Answer: after acute phase is over, may add allopurinol for maintenance
◍ What are some long term complications of ulcerative colitis?.
Answer: colon cancer; arthritis; inflammation of the eye; liver disease;
osteoporosis; skin rashes; anemia; and kidney stones
◍ Osteoporosis is more common in individualsA. Of African ancestryB. who
are obeseC. with type 2 diabetesD. with a long history of RA.
Answer: D. with a long history of RA
◍ Which of the following statements is true concerning the musculoskeletal
exam?A. Radiographs should always be obtained prior to examination so as
not to cause further injury to the patientB. The uninvolved side should be
examined initially & compared to the involved sideC. The part of the body
that is causing the patient pain should be examined firstD. The patient
should not be asked to perform active ROM exercises whenever possible to
avoid causing pain.
Answer: B. The uninvolved side should be examined initially & compared
to the involved side
◍ S/Sx of DM1?.
Answer: the polys
◍ You have just completed a prostate exam on Mr. Jones. Mr. Jones is 56
years old, has been a 20 year smoker, and drinks 2 beers at least 3 times a
week. What would you expect his prostate to feel like if it was normal?A.
Hard, irregular glandB. Soft, boggy glandC. Rubbery, smooth glandD. None
of these.
Answer: C. Rubbery, smooth gland
◍ During a digital rectal exam on a 75 y/o man, the clinician suspects the
patient has prostate cancer. What physical finding should make the clinician
suspicious?A. A hard irregular glandB. A tender glandC. An enlarged
rubbery glandD. A boggy gland.
Answer: A. A hard irregular gland
, ◍ How does radioactive iodine affect the thyroid gland?.
Answer: Destroys the gland for life
◍ Which of the following would be an appropriate treatment for a patient with
mild BPH?A. Recommend cranberry supplementsB. Refer to urologist for
surgeryC. Prescribe an initial tamsulosinD. Reevaluate in 1 to 3 months.
Answer: D. Reevaluate in 1 to 3 months
◍ How would you treat a thyroid nodule?.
Answer: TSH, Ultrasound
◍ It is important for the clinician to discuss the long-term effects of sexual
assault with survivors. Which of the following is the most common
long-term effect of sexual assaultA. Substance abuseB. PTSD C.
DepressionD. Obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Answer: B. PTSD
◍ Which of the following tests yield the greatest amount of information in a
patient with acute lumbar radiculopathyA. Lumbosacral radiograph seriesB.
Bone scanC. ESR measurementD. MRI.
Answer: D. MRI
◍ S/Sx of hyperglycemia?.
Answer: increased thirst, headache, fatigue, frequent urination
◍ Which of the following statements is true concerning the treatment of
fibromyalgia syndrome?A. Fibromyalgia syndrome can be difficult to
manage requiring a variety of approaches & multiple medicationsB. All of
the answersC. There is currently no cure for the disorder, however, patients
should be made aware that symptom relief is possibleD. Treatment is
directed toward controlling discomfort improving sleep & maintaining
function.
Answer: B. All of the answers
◍ Therapy for Graves?.
Answer: PTU (preferred in pregnancy)or methimazole, RAIU for elderly
