NR 511 Final Exam 2026 Questions, Real
Exam Insights, and Proven Pass
Strategies
Which blood test is a nonspecific method and most
helpful
for evaluating the severity and course of aninflammatory
process? - ✔✔ANSWER ✔✔-C-reactive protein (CRP
Cocaine acts as a stimulant by blocking the reuptake of
which neurotransmitter? - ✔✔ANSWER ✔✔-Dopamine
Which of the following statements concerning the
,musculoskeletal examination is true? - ✔✔ANSWER ✔✔-
The uninvolved side should be examined initially and
then compared to the involved side.
Which of the following signs or symptoms indicate an
inflammatory etiology to musculoskeletal pain? -
✔✔ANSWER ✔✔-Morning stiffness
Which causes the greatest percentage of mammalian
bites? - ✔✔ANSWER ✔✔-Dogs
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? - ✔✔ANSWER ✔✔-
Transvaginal ultrasound
A diabetic 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? -
✔✔ANSWER ✔✔-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
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? -
✔✔ANSWER ✔✔-TSH
Which of the following medications for type 2 diabetes
, mellitus should not be prescribed during pregnancy? -
✔✔ANSWER ✔✔-Glucotrol
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? - ✔✔ANSWER ✔✔-
An enlarged rubbery gland
Eddie, age 4, presents to the ED with a live insect trapped
in
his ear canal causing a lot of distress. What should be
your first step? - ✔✔ANSWER ✔✔-Immobilize the insect
with 2% lidocaine.
What is the most common cause of microcytic anemia? -
✔✔ANSWER ✔✔-Iron-deficiency anemia
An 82-year-old man is seen in the primary care office
with
Exam Insights, and Proven Pass
Strategies
Which blood test is a nonspecific method and most
helpful
for evaluating the severity and course of aninflammatory
process? - ✔✔ANSWER ✔✔-C-reactive protein (CRP
Cocaine acts as a stimulant by blocking the reuptake of
which neurotransmitter? - ✔✔ANSWER ✔✔-Dopamine
Which of the following statements concerning the
,musculoskeletal examination is true? - ✔✔ANSWER ✔✔-
The uninvolved side should be examined initially and
then compared to the involved side.
Which of the following signs or symptoms indicate an
inflammatory etiology to musculoskeletal pain? -
✔✔ANSWER ✔✔-Morning stiffness
Which causes the greatest percentage of mammalian
bites? - ✔✔ANSWER ✔✔-Dogs
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? - ✔✔ANSWER ✔✔-
Transvaginal ultrasound
A diabetic 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? -
✔✔ANSWER ✔✔-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
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? -
✔✔ANSWER ✔✔-TSH
Which of the following medications for type 2 diabetes
, mellitus should not be prescribed during pregnancy? -
✔✔ANSWER ✔✔-Glucotrol
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? - ✔✔ANSWER ✔✔-
An enlarged rubbery gland
Eddie, age 4, presents to the ED with a live insect trapped
in
his ear canal causing a lot of distress. What should be
your first step? - ✔✔ANSWER ✔✔-Immobilize the insect
with 2% lidocaine.
What is the most common cause of microcytic anemia? -
✔✔ANSWER ✔✔-Iron-deficiency anemia
An 82-year-old man is seen in the primary care office
with
