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2026 update |Nurs6531 Final Exam| LATEST|COMPREHENSIVE
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS (100% Correct solutions)
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Question 2. Which of the following is a potential acquired cause of
thrombophilia ......ANSWER......Homocysteinuria
Protein C deficiency
Factor V Leiden
Antiphospholipid antibodies
Question 3
Phalen's test, 90°wrist flexion for 60 seconds, reproduces symptoms of:
......ANSWER......Ulnar tunnel syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Tarsal tunnel syndrome
Myofascial pain syndrome
Question 4
Which patient would benefit most from screening for type 2 diabetes?
......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?
......ANSWER......Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
Osteoarthritis (OA)
Lupus
Peripheral neuropathy
Question 6
A 32 year old male patient complains of urinary frequency and burning
on urination for 3 days. Urinalysis reveals bacteriuria. He denies any
past history of urinary tract infection. The initial treatment should be:
......ANSWER......Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole for 3 days
Ciprofloxacin for 7-10 days
Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole for 14 days
Ciprofloxacin for 3 days
A thymectomy is usually recommended in the early treatment of which
disease? ......ANSWER......Parkinson's disease
Multiple sclerosis
Myasthenia gravis
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Huntington's chorea
Question 8
The diagnosis of human papilloma virus (HPV) infection in males is
usually made by ......ANSWER......Clinical appearance
Viral culture
Tzanck smear
KOH prep
Question 9
The most effective intervention(s) to prevent stroke is (are):
......ANSWER......81 mg of aspirin daily
Carotid endarterectomy for patients with high-grade carotid lesions
Routine screening for carotid artery stenosis with auscultation for bruits
Smoking cessation and treatment of hypertension
Question 10
What is the most common cause of Cushing's syndrome?
......ANSWER......Excessive ACTH production
Administration of a glucocorticoid or ACTH
Pituitary adenoma or a non-pituitary ACTH-producing tumor
Autonomous cortisol production from adrenal tissue
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Question 11
Diagnostic radiological studies are indicated for low back pain:
......ANSWER......Routinely after 3 weeks of low back pain symptoms.
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.
Question 12
After treating a patient for Helicobacter pylori infection, what test do
you order to see if it has been cured? ......ANSWER......An enzyme-linked
immunosorbent assay titer
A urea breath test
A rapid urease test
A repeat endoscopy
Question 13
Which appropriate test for the initial assessment of Alzheimer's disease
provides the performance ratings on 10 complex, higher order
activities? ......ANSWER......MMSE
CAGE questionnaire
FAQ - Functional Activities Questionnaire
2026 update |Nurs6531 Final Exam| LATEST|COMPREHENSIVE
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS (100% Correct solutions)
GET IT 100% ACCURATE!!
Question 2. Which of the following is a potential acquired cause of
thrombophilia ......ANSWER......Homocysteinuria
Protein C deficiency
Factor V Leiden
Antiphospholipid antibodies
Question 3
Phalen's test, 90°wrist flexion for 60 seconds, reproduces symptoms of:
......ANSWER......Ulnar tunnel syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Tarsal tunnel syndrome
Myofascial pain syndrome
Question 4
Which patient would benefit most from screening for type 2 diabetes?
......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?
......ANSWER......Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
Osteoarthritis (OA)
Lupus
Peripheral neuropathy
Question 6
A 32 year old male patient complains of urinary frequency and burning
on urination for 3 days. Urinalysis reveals bacteriuria. He denies any
past history of urinary tract infection. The initial treatment should be:
......ANSWER......Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole for 3 days
Ciprofloxacin for 7-10 days
Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole for 14 days
Ciprofloxacin for 3 days
A thymectomy is usually recommended in the early treatment of which
disease? ......ANSWER......Parkinson's disease
Multiple sclerosis
Myasthenia gravis
,3|Page
Huntington's chorea
Question 8
The diagnosis of human papilloma virus (HPV) infection in males is
usually made by ......ANSWER......Clinical appearance
Viral culture
Tzanck smear
KOH prep
Question 9
The most effective intervention(s) to prevent stroke is (are):
......ANSWER......81 mg of aspirin daily
Carotid endarterectomy for patients with high-grade carotid lesions
Routine screening for carotid artery stenosis with auscultation for bruits
Smoking cessation and treatment of hypertension
Question 10
What is the most common cause of Cushing's syndrome?
......ANSWER......Excessive ACTH production
Administration of a glucocorticoid or ACTH
Pituitary adenoma or a non-pituitary ACTH-producing tumor
Autonomous cortisol production from adrenal tissue
, 4|Page
Question 11
Diagnostic radiological studies are indicated for low back pain:
......ANSWER......Routinely after 3 weeks of low back pain symptoms.
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.
Question 12
After treating a patient for Helicobacter pylori infection, what test do
you order to see if it has been cured? ......ANSWER......An enzyme-linked
immunosorbent assay titer
A urea breath test
A rapid urease test
A repeat endoscopy
Question 13
Which appropriate test for the initial assessment of Alzheimer's disease
provides the performance ratings on 10 complex, higher order
activities? ......ANSWER......MMSE
CAGE questionnaire
FAQ - Functional Activities Questionnaire
