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NURS 6531 Final Exam Actual Questions And Correct
Verified Answers Updated New Version
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Question 2.
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Which of the following is a potential acquired cause of thrombophilia - uria
CORRECT ANSWER-Homocystein
Protein C deficiency
Factor V Leiden
am
Antiphospholipid antibodies
Ex
Question 3
ng
Phalen's test, 90°wrist flexion for 60 seconds, reproduces symptoms of: -
CORRECT ANSWER-Ulnar tunnel syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome
si
Tarsal tunnel syndrome
ur
Myofascial pain syndrome
N
Question 4
Which patient would benefit most from screening for type 2 diabetes? -
CORRECT ANSWER-A 30 year old female with unintended weight loss.
A 25 year old male with family history of type 1 diabetes
An obese female with recurrent vaginitis
A 50 year old hyperlipidemic male
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Question 5
A 72 year old female patient reports a 6 month history of gradually progressive swollen and
painful distal interphalangeal (DIP) joints of one hand. She has no systemic symptoms but the
erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), antinuclear antibody (ANA), and rheumatoid factor (RF)
are all minimally elevated. What is the most likely diagnosis? - CORRECT ANSWER-
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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
Osteoarthritis (OA)
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Lupus
Peripheral neuropathy
Question 6
am
A 32 year old male patient complains of urinary frequency and burning on urination for 3
Ex
days. Urinalysis reveals bacteriuria. He denies any past history of urinary tract infection. The
initial treatment should be: - CORRECT ANSWERTrimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole for 3 days
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Ciprofloxacin for 7-10 days
Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole for 14 days
si
Ciprofloxacin for 3 days
ur
A thymectomy is usually recommended in the early treatment of which disease?
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- CORRECT ANSWER-Parkinson's disease
Multiple sclerosis
Myasthenia gravis
Huntington's chorea
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Question 8
The diagnosis of human papilloma virus (HPV) infection in males is usually made
by - CORRECT ANSWER-Clinical appearance
Viral culture
Tzanck smear
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KOH prep
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Question 9
The most effective intervention(s) to prevent stroke is (are): - CORRECT
ANSWER-81 mg of aspirin daily
am
Carotid endarterectomy for patients with high-grade carotid lesions
Routine screening for carotid artery stenosis with auscultation for bruits
Ex
Smoking cessation and treatment of hypertension
ng
Question 10
What is the most common cause of Cushing's syndrome? - CORRECT
si
ANSWERExcessive ACTH production
Administration of a glucocorticoid or ACTH
ur
Pituitary adenoma or a non-pituitary ACTH-producing tumor
N
Autonomous cortisol production from adrenal tissue
Question 11
Diagnostic radiological studies are indicated for low back painา: - CORRECT
ANSWER-Routinely after 3 weeks of low back pain symptoms.
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To screen for spondylolithiasis in patients less than 20 years of age with 2 weeks of more of
low back pain.
When there is a suspicion of a space-occupying lesion, fracture, cauda equina, or infection.
As a part of a pre-employment physical when heavy lifting is included in the job description.
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Question 12
After treating a patient for Helicobacter pylori infection, what test do you order to see if it has
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been cured? - CORRECT ANSWER-An enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay titer
A urea breath test
A rapid urease test
A repeat endoscopy
am
Ex
Question 13
Which appropriate test for the initial assessment of Alzheimer's disease provides the
performance ratings on 10 complex, higher order activities? -CORRECT ANSWER-MMSE
ng
CAGE questionnaire
si
FAQ -Functional Activities Questionnaire
Holmes and Rahe social readjustment scale
ur
N
Question 14
Major depression occurs most often in which of the following conditions? -
NURS 6531 Final Exam Actual Questions And Correct
Verified Answers Updated New Version
26
Question 2.
20
Which of the following is a potential acquired cause of thrombophilia - uria
CORRECT ANSWER-Homocystein
Protein C deficiency
Factor V Leiden
am
Antiphospholipid antibodies
Ex
Question 3
ng
Phalen's test, 90°wrist flexion for 60 seconds, reproduces symptoms of: -
CORRECT ANSWER-Ulnar tunnel syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome
si
Tarsal tunnel syndrome
ur
Myofascial pain syndrome
N
Question 4
Which patient would benefit most from screening for type 2 diabetes? -
CORRECT ANSWER-A 30 year old female with unintended weight loss.
A 25 year old male with family history of type 1 diabetes
An obese female with recurrent vaginitis
A 50 year old hyperlipidemic male
, 2|Page
Question 5
A 72 year old female patient reports a 6 month history of gradually progressive swollen and
painful distal interphalangeal (DIP) joints of one hand. She has no systemic symptoms but the
erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), antinuclear antibody (ANA), and rheumatoid factor (RF)
are all minimally elevated. What is the most likely diagnosis? - CORRECT ANSWER-
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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
Osteoarthritis (OA)
20
Lupus
Peripheral neuropathy
Question 6
am
A 32 year old male patient complains of urinary frequency and burning on urination for 3
Ex
days. Urinalysis reveals bacteriuria. He denies any past history of urinary tract infection. The
initial treatment should be: - CORRECT ANSWERTrimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole for 3 days
ng
Ciprofloxacin for 7-10 days
Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole for 14 days
si
Ciprofloxacin for 3 days
ur
A thymectomy is usually recommended in the early treatment of which disease?
N
- CORRECT ANSWER-Parkinson's disease
Multiple sclerosis
Myasthenia gravis
Huntington's chorea
,3|Page
Question 8
The diagnosis of human papilloma virus (HPV) infection in males is usually made
by - CORRECT ANSWER-Clinical appearance
Viral culture
Tzanck smear
26
KOH prep
20
Question 9
The most effective intervention(s) to prevent stroke is (are): - CORRECT
ANSWER-81 mg of aspirin daily
am
Carotid endarterectomy for patients with high-grade carotid lesions
Routine screening for carotid artery stenosis with auscultation for bruits
Ex
Smoking cessation and treatment of hypertension
ng
Question 10
What is the most common cause of Cushing's syndrome? - CORRECT
si
ANSWERExcessive ACTH production
Administration of a glucocorticoid or ACTH
ur
Pituitary adenoma or a non-pituitary ACTH-producing tumor
N
Autonomous cortisol production from adrenal tissue
Question 11
Diagnostic radiological studies are indicated for low back painา: - CORRECT
ANSWER-Routinely after 3 weeks of low back pain symptoms.
, 4|Page
To screen for spondylolithiasis in patients less than 20 years of age with 2 weeks of more of
low back pain.
When there is a suspicion of a space-occupying lesion, fracture, cauda equina, or infection.
As a part of a pre-employment physical when heavy lifting is included in the job description.
26
Question 12
After treating a patient for Helicobacter pylori infection, what test do you order to see if it has
20
been cured? - CORRECT ANSWER-An enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay titer
A urea breath test
A rapid urease test
A repeat endoscopy
am
Ex
Question 13
Which appropriate test for the initial assessment of Alzheimer's disease provides the
performance ratings on 10 complex, higher order activities? -CORRECT ANSWER-MMSE
ng
CAGE questionnaire
si
FAQ -Functional Activities Questionnaire
Holmes and Rahe social readjustment scale
ur
N
Question 14
Major depression occurs most often in which of the following conditions? -
