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NURS 6531 Final Exam Actual Questions And Correct Detailed
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NURS 6531 Final Exam Actual Questions And Correct Detailed
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Which cause is implicated in patients with fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS)?
a. Autoimmune disease
b. Central nervous system dysfunction
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c. Muscle dysfunction
d. Viral disease - CORRECT ANSWER-Although the cause of FMS is unclear,current
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research suggests a CNS cause and not muscle, autoimmune, or viral causes.
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When counseling a patient about the long-term effects of fibromyalgia syndrome,
what is important to include in teaching?
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a. A multidisciplinary approach to treatment is most effective.
b. Eventual damage to muscles and joints will occur.
c. Exercise may cause discomfort and damage to muscles.
d. Medications are useful for controlling and preventing symptoms. - CORRECT
ANSWER-ANS:A
, A multidisciplinary approach to FMS management can help with pain management,
stress, and exercise. Although patients experience pain, damage to tissues does not
occur. Exercise may be painful but does not cause damnage.Medications help
alleviate some, but not all symptoms.
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,Which are symptoms associated with fibromyalgia? (Select all that apply.)
Which are symptoms associated with fibromyalgia? (Select all that apply.)
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a. Gastrointestinal complaints
b. Hepatosplenomegaly
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c. Musculoskeletal pain
d. Nonrestorative sleep
e. Renal complications - CORRECT ANSWER-ANS: A, C, D
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Fibromyalgia may cause GI complaints, musculoskeletal pain, and nonrestorative sleep.
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Hepatosplenomegaly and renal complications are not associated with
fibromyalgia.
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A postmenopausal female patient has a blood test that reveals hyperuricemia,although the
patient has no symptoms of gout. What will the provider do initially?
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a. Ask the patient about medications and medical history
b. Begin therapy with colchicine and an NSAID
c. Recommend a low-purine, alcohol-restricted diet
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d. Treat for gout prophylactically to prevent a flare - CORRECT ANSWER-ANS: A
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Patients without symptoms of gout but with hyperuricemia do not need treatment,
since most
of these patients will never have a gout flare. It is important, however, to determine
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the cause
of this finding and correct it if possible, since it is a risk factor for gout. Certain medications
and medical conditions can predispose patients to gout. Colchicine and NSAIDs are used to
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treat symptoms of gout. Dietary changes are not necessary and are difficult to follow.
Prophylaxis for prevention of flares is for patients who have gout and who are between
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flares.
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A patient with gout and impaired renal function who uses urate-lowering therapy (ULT) is
experiencing an acute gout flare involving one joint. What is the recommended treatment?
NURS 6531 Final Exam Actual Questions And Correct Detailed
Answers With Rationales 2026 Updated Version
26
NURS 6531 Final Exam Actual Questions And Correct Detailed
20
Answers With Rationales 2026 Updated Version
ly
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Which cause is implicated in patients with fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS)?
a. Autoimmune disease
b. Central nervous system dysfunction
ng
c. Muscle dysfunction
d. Viral disease - CORRECT ANSWER-Although the cause of FMS is unclear,current
si
research suggests a CNS cause and not muscle, autoimmune, or viral causes.
ur
When counseling a patient about the long-term effects of fibromyalgia syndrome,
what is important to include in teaching?
N
a. A multidisciplinary approach to treatment is most effective.
b. Eventual damage to muscles and joints will occur.
c. Exercise may cause discomfort and damage to muscles.
d. Medications are useful for controlling and preventing symptoms. - CORRECT
ANSWER-ANS:A
, A multidisciplinary approach to FMS management can help with pain management,
stress, and exercise. Although patients experience pain, damage to tissues does not
occur. Exercise may be painful but does not cause damnage.Medications help
alleviate some, but not all symptoms.
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20
ly
Ju
ng
si
ur
N
,Which are symptoms associated with fibromyalgia? (Select all that apply.)
Which are symptoms associated with fibromyalgia? (Select all that apply.)
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a. Gastrointestinal complaints
b. Hepatosplenomegaly
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c. Musculoskeletal pain
d. Nonrestorative sleep
e. Renal complications - CORRECT ANSWER-ANS: A, C, D
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Fibromyalgia may cause GI complaints, musculoskeletal pain, and nonrestorative sleep.
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Hepatosplenomegaly and renal complications are not associated with
fibromyalgia.
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s in
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N
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26
A postmenopausal female patient has a blood test that reveals hyperuricemia,although the
patient has no symptoms of gout. What will the provider do initially?
20
a. Ask the patient about medications and medical history
b. Begin therapy with colchicine and an NSAID
c. Recommend a low-purine, alcohol-restricted diet
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d. Treat for gout prophylactically to prevent a flare - CORRECT ANSWER-ANS: A
Ju
Patients without symptoms of gout but with hyperuricemia do not need treatment,
since most
of these patients will never have a gout flare. It is important, however, to determine
ng
the cause
of this finding and correct it if possible, since it is a risk factor for gout. Certain medications
and medical conditions can predispose patients to gout. Colchicine and NSAIDs are used to
si
treat symptoms of gout. Dietary changes are not necessary and are difficult to follow.
Prophylaxis for prevention of flares is for patients who have gout and who are between
ur
flares.
N
A patient with gout and impaired renal function who uses urate-lowering therapy (ULT) is
experiencing an acute gout flare involving one joint. What is the recommended treatment?
