NR 511 Final Exam Questions with Verified Answers (Correct
Update)
Question 1: The most cost-eective screening test for determining HIV status is which of the
following?
Answer: Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay
Question 2: Which blood test is a nonspecific method and most helpful for evaluating the severity
and course of aninflammatory process?
Answer: C-reactive protein (CRP
Question 3: Cocaine acts as a stimulant by blocking the reuptake of which neurotransmitter?
Answer: Dopamine
Question 4: 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 dierentiates 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
Question 5: 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.
Question 6: Which of the following signs or symptoms indicate an inflammatory etiology to
musculoskeletal pain?
Answer: Morning stiness
Question 7: Which causes the greatest percentage of mammalian bites?
Answer: Dogs
Question 8: 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
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, Question 9: 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
Question 10: 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 stiness; coarse, dry hair; and a delay in relaxation in deep tendon
reflexes. Which of the following tests should be ordered next?
Answer: TSH
Question 11: Which of the following medications for type 2 diabetes mellitus should not be
prescribed during pregnancy?
Answer: Glucotrol
Question 12: 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
Question 13: 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.
Question 14: What is the most common cause of microcytic anemia?
Answer: Iron-deficiency anemia
Question 15: An 82-year-old man is seen in the primary care office with complaints of dribbling
urine and difficulty starting his stream. Which of the following should be included in the list of
dierential diagnoses?
Answer: Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) Parkinson's disease Prostate cancer All of theabove
Question 16: Early rheumatoid disease is characterized by:
Answer: Joint swelling and immobility on rising
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Update)
Question 1: The most cost-eective screening test for determining HIV status is which of the
following?
Answer: Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay
Question 2: Which blood test is a nonspecific method and most helpful for evaluating the severity
and course of aninflammatory process?
Answer: C-reactive protein (CRP
Question 3: Cocaine acts as a stimulant by blocking the reuptake of which neurotransmitter?
Answer: Dopamine
Question 4: 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 dierentiates 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
Question 5: 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.
Question 6: Which of the following signs or symptoms indicate an inflammatory etiology to
musculoskeletal pain?
Answer: Morning stiness
Question 7: Which causes the greatest percentage of mammalian bites?
Answer: Dogs
Question 8: 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
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, Question 9: 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
Question 10: 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 stiness; coarse, dry hair; and a delay in relaxation in deep tendon
reflexes. Which of the following tests should be ordered next?
Answer: TSH
Question 11: Which of the following medications for type 2 diabetes mellitus should not be
prescribed during pregnancy?
Answer: Glucotrol
Question 12: 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
Question 13: 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.
Question 14: What is the most common cause of microcytic anemia?
Answer: Iron-deficiency anemia
Question 15: An 82-year-old man is seen in the primary care office with complaints of dribbling
urine and difficulty starting his stream. Which of the following should be included in the list of
dierential diagnoses?
Answer: Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) Parkinson's disease Prostate cancer All of theabove
Question 16: Early rheumatoid disease is characterized by:
Answer: Joint swelling and immobility on rising
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