NR511 FINAL REVIEW EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
1. The NP has diagnosed a 45-year-old female with a
UTI and is prescribed the appropriate medication. What
can the NP prescribe to help alleviate the client's
reported pain, burning, urgency and frequency?:
Phenazopyridine
2. A 5-year-old presents to the office unable to retract
his foreskin over the glands of his penis. What is the
most appropriate diagnosis?: Phimosis
3. A 65-year-old client presents to the clinic with right
ankle pain after falling at home. On assessment, the
NP notes right ankle swelling, redness and decreased
range of motion. Which of the following is the most
likely diagno-sis?: Right ankle sprain
4. Which of the following is NOT likely a differential
diagnosis for a client with diarrhea?: GERD
5. A 79-year-old reports recurring neck stiffness and
aching discomfort on the right. The pain is aggravated
with activity and has been progressing in inten-sity for
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, the past year. Examination reveals full strength and
normal sensation in the bilateral upper extremities.
Deep tendon reflexes are 2+ and the biceps and triceps
bilaterally. Range of motion is slightly limited with lateral
rotation and lateral flexion of the neck toward the right.
Plain radiograph films reveal degenerative changes of
the cervical spine without fracture dislocation, or
subluxation. Advanced facet hypertrophy is noted in the
right side at C50C7. What is the client's most likely
diagnosis?: Cervical spondylosis
6. Which of the following is the gold standard for
definitive diagnosis of sickle cell anemia?: Hemoglobin
electrophoresis
7. A client is to receive antibiotic prophylaxis for the
treatment of a right leg wound. He reports that he is
allergic to both penicillin and cephalosporins. Based on
this information, what should the NP prescribe?:
Doxycycline
8. A 10-year-old presents for the clinic with knee pain
following a soccer injury. The clinician elicits a positive
McMurray sign. What does this finding indicate?-
: Injury to the meniscus
9. A 28-year-old presents to the primary care office for an
annual physical. She denies any complaints other than
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1. The NP has diagnosed a 45-year-old female with a
UTI and is prescribed the appropriate medication. What
can the NP prescribe to help alleviate the client's
reported pain, burning, urgency and frequency?:
Phenazopyridine
2. A 5-year-old presents to the office unable to retract
his foreskin over the glands of his penis. What is the
most appropriate diagnosis?: Phimosis
3. A 65-year-old client presents to the clinic with right
ankle pain after falling at home. On assessment, the
NP notes right ankle swelling, redness and decreased
range of motion. Which of the following is the most
likely diagno-sis?: Right ankle sprain
4. Which of the following is NOT likely a differential
diagnosis for a client with diarrhea?: GERD
5. A 79-year-old reports recurring neck stiffness and
aching discomfort on the right. The pain is aggravated
with activity and has been progressing in inten-sity for
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15
, the past year. Examination reveals full strength and
normal sensation in the bilateral upper extremities.
Deep tendon reflexes are 2+ and the biceps and triceps
bilaterally. Range of motion is slightly limited with lateral
rotation and lateral flexion of the neck toward the right.
Plain radiograph films reveal degenerative changes of
the cervical spine without fracture dislocation, or
subluxation. Advanced facet hypertrophy is noted in the
right side at C50C7. What is the client's most likely
diagnosis?: Cervical spondylosis
6. Which of the following is the gold standard for
definitive diagnosis of sickle cell anemia?: Hemoglobin
electrophoresis
7. A client is to receive antibiotic prophylaxis for the
treatment of a right leg wound. He reports that he is
allergic to both penicillin and cephalosporins. Based on
this information, what should the NP prescribe?:
Doxycycline
8. A 10-year-old presents for the clinic with knee pain
following a soccer injury. The clinician elicits a positive
McMurray sign. What does this finding indicate?-
: Injury to the meniscus
9. A 28-year-old presents to the primary care office for an
annual physical. She denies any complaints other than
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