NUR 654 Midterm Exam Verified Questions & Answers | Endocrine, Cancer, Pain Management, Reproductive, Neuro –| Grand Canyon University

NUR 654 Midterm Exam Verified Questions
& Answers | Endocrine, Cancer, Pain
Management, Reproductive, Neuro –| Grand
Canyon University
Question 1
Which criteria may be considered to help diagnose Parkinson's Disease?
Correct Answer
Presence of two cardinal signs which improve with Levodopa



Question 2
A 40-year-old patient with primary hyperparathyroidism has increased serum calcium
0.5 mg/dL above normal without signs of nephrolithiasis. What is the recommended
treatment for this patient?
Correct Answer
Annual monitoring of calcium, creatinine, and bone density



Question 3
School aged with frustration doing tasks
Correct Answer
GAD



Question 4
A patient being treated for cancer has had chemotherapy within the past two weeks
and comes to the primary care clinic with a fever of 38 degrees C. What is the initial
action?
Correct Answer
obtain a STAT CBC with differential




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,Question 5
T or F
All UTIs in male patients are considered complicated
Correct Answer
T



Question 6
The purpose of conducting an interview prior to beginning neuropsychological
evaluation in an older adult that may have dementia

Correct Answer
to assess ability to cooperate with testing



Question 7
T or F
Primary hypoparathyroidism is characterized by inappropriate secretion of PTH along
with hypercalcemia
Correct Answer
F



Question 8
T or F
A patient with suspected hirsituism should be referred to endocrinology for an
evaluation
Correct Answer
T



Question 9
Bell's Palsy presentation may include all of the following EXCEPT

Correct Answer
Unilateral weakness in arms and legs




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,Question 10
A patient with breast cancer has been symptom free for 6 months and reports a new
onset of lower back pain rated as an 8 on a 1-10 pain scale to the primary provider.
What is the most important when evaluating the patient's pain?
Correct Answer
obtaining an MRI of the spinal cord



Question 11
A patient with cancer is expected to require long term pain medication to manage
cancer pain. which agent will be best for this patient?
Correct Answer
Morphine



Question 12
What is an FDA approved treatment for osteoporosis?
Correct Answer
Biphosphonate therapy



Question 13
14 year old female with amenorrhea for 3 months - pregnancy test negative, body
weight is at 82% for height and age - often throws up and refuses to eat - what
condition do you suspect?
Correct Answer
Anorexia nervosa



Question 14
All of the following are Parkinson's Disease symptoms EXCEPT
Correct Answer
Hyperphonia




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, Question 15
T or F
45 year old patient with secondary amenorrhea for 4 months and negative HcG needs
no further evaluation for underlying cause
Correct Answer
F



Question 16
T or F
Men under 50 years with erectile dysfunction are at higher risk for CV disease
Correct Answer
T



Question 17
Follow-up for abnormal pap involving a low grade intraepithelial lesion will include
Correct Answer
Colposcopy with biopsy



Question 18
Neuropathic pain may be characterized by
Correct Answer
poorly localized, shooting or stabbing pain



Question 19
When an OCP is forgotten for 2 days or fewer
Correct Answer
2 pills for 2 days, resume pills, use back up method for rest of cycle




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