NR 511 COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION
TEST VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND
ACCURATE ANSWERS
●● 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
●● Mrs. Thomas was seen in the office complaining of pain and
point tenderness in the area of her elbow. The pain has increased
following a day of gardening one week ago. A physical finding that
differentiates the diagnosis and is most consistent with lateral
epicondylitis (tennis elbow) is:
Answer: Pain at the elbow with resisted movements at the wrist and
forearm
●● 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?
TEST VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND
ACCURATE ANSWERS
●● 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
●● Mrs. Thomas was seen in the office complaining of pain and
point tenderness in the area of her elbow. The pain has increased
following a day of gardening one week ago. A physical finding that
differentiates the diagnosis and is most consistent with lateral
epicondylitis (tennis elbow) is:
Answer: Pain at the elbow with resisted movements at the wrist and
forearm
●● 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?
