NURSING MISC Nursing exam test questions with answers
2022 update
Which medication can cause a false positive result for
amphetamines in a urine drug screen?
A- Metformin
B- Lisinopril
C- Glyburide
D- Bupropion
Pregnant women are evaluated for syphilis with serology
testing because:
A- Syphilis during pregnancy predisposes the fetus to spontaneously
abortion or the newborn to have syphilis
B- Hormonal changes associated with pregnancy may trigger
activation of latent syphilis
C- Syphilis may be passed to the fetus beginning in the third
trimester
D- Untreated syphilis can cause neonatal respiratory distress
Heartburn and regurgitation are symptoms associated
with: A- Hiatal hernia
B- Gastroesophageal reflux = GERD
C- Peptic ulcer disease
D- Esophageal cancer
Which patient causes the greatest concern for complications
related to scoliosis?
A- 13-year-old girl with a 10° curve
B- 17-year-old girl with a 10° curve
C- 12-year-old boy with a 5° curve
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2022 update
D- 18-year-old boy with a 5° curve
Which medication is contraindicated during an acute attack of
gout? A- Colchicine (for acute attack)
B- Allopurinol = prophylaxis, preventive, meds patient drinks everyday
C- A steroid
D- NSAIDs
A cloudy opacity of the eye is noted on ophthalmoscopic
examination. This is suggestive of:
A- Corneal arcus
B- A corneal scar
C- A pterygium
D- A cataract
Which medication is the first-line treatment for chronic bacterial
prostatitis (CBP)?
A- Erythromycin 4 times daily for 7 to 10 days
B- Doxycycline (Vibramycin) twice daily for 14 days
C- Macrobid (Nitrofurantoin) twice daily for 6 weeks
D- Sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim (Bactrim DS) twice daily for 4 to
12 weeks
Which medication is initially used for patients with benign
positional vertigo?
A- Hydrochlorothiazide
,NURSING MISC Nursing exam test questions with answers
2022 update
B- Meclizine (Antivert) = or Dimenhydrinate (dramamine) a vestibular
suppressant
C- Pseudoephedrine (Sudafed)
D- Promethazine (Phenergan)which immunization
Which of the following conditions is associated with chronic
bloody diarrhea?
A- Irritable bowel syndrome
B- Crohn’s disease
C- Hepatitis A
D- Celiac disease
What is the initial treatment for a patient with
premenstrual syndrome who is experiencing acute pain?
A- Black cohosh
B- B vitamins
C- Antidepressant agents
D- Heat applied to the lower abdomen
Why would a combined hormonal contraceptive be
contraindicated in a 36-year-old patient with a past medical history
of diabetes, obesity, current smoking and sedentary lifestyle?
A- She is obese
B- She has type 2 diabetes mellitus
C- Her age and tobacco use = risk for blood clots
D- She leads a sedentary lifestyle
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2022 update
A 53-year-old man might be experiencing symptoms of a
small bowel obstruction because he complains of:
A- Nausea and diarrhea
B- Vomiting and pain
C- Hematemesis and bloody stool
D- Indigestion and anorexia
Which of the following is a typical finding in a patient with
a meniscal tear?
A- Positive McMurray’s test = a test used to determine the presence of a
meniscal tear within the knee B- Positive anterior drawer test
C-Audible click at the joint line
D- Fixed patellar subluxation
When performing acuity test, the nurse practitioner notes 20/30
in the left eye and 20/60 in the right eye. The next step is to:
A- Have the patient return in 2 weeks for a follow-up vision screen
B- Dilate the eyes and re-test
C- Refer the patient to an ophthalmologist
D- Document this is a normal finding
The medication that targets postprandial blood glucose by blocking
the transport of glucose across the intestine into the bloodstream is:
A- Metformin (Glucophage XR)
B- Acarbose (Precose) = this helps prevent sugars from passing through your
small intestine into your blood.
C- Rosiglitazone (Avandia)
D- Glipizide (Glucotrol XL)
2022 update
Which medication can cause a false positive result for
amphetamines in a urine drug screen?
A- Metformin
B- Lisinopril
C- Glyburide
D- Bupropion
Pregnant women are evaluated for syphilis with serology
testing because:
A- Syphilis during pregnancy predisposes the fetus to spontaneously
abortion or the newborn to have syphilis
B- Hormonal changes associated with pregnancy may trigger
activation of latent syphilis
C- Syphilis may be passed to the fetus beginning in the third
trimester
D- Untreated syphilis can cause neonatal respiratory distress
Heartburn and regurgitation are symptoms associated
with: A- Hiatal hernia
B- Gastroesophageal reflux = GERD
C- Peptic ulcer disease
D- Esophageal cancer
Which patient causes the greatest concern for complications
related to scoliosis?
A- 13-year-old girl with a 10° curve
B- 17-year-old girl with a 10° curve
C- 12-year-old boy with a 5° curve
,NURSING MISC Nursing exam test questions with answers
2022 update
D- 18-year-old boy with a 5° curve
Which medication is contraindicated during an acute attack of
gout? A- Colchicine (for acute attack)
B- Allopurinol = prophylaxis, preventive, meds patient drinks everyday
C- A steroid
D- NSAIDs
A cloudy opacity of the eye is noted on ophthalmoscopic
examination. This is suggestive of:
A- Corneal arcus
B- A corneal scar
C- A pterygium
D- A cataract
Which medication is the first-line treatment for chronic bacterial
prostatitis (CBP)?
A- Erythromycin 4 times daily for 7 to 10 days
B- Doxycycline (Vibramycin) twice daily for 14 days
C- Macrobid (Nitrofurantoin) twice daily for 6 weeks
D- Sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim (Bactrim DS) twice daily for 4 to
12 weeks
Which medication is initially used for patients with benign
positional vertigo?
A- Hydrochlorothiazide
,NURSING MISC Nursing exam test questions with answers
2022 update
B- Meclizine (Antivert) = or Dimenhydrinate (dramamine) a vestibular
suppressant
C- Pseudoephedrine (Sudafed)
D- Promethazine (Phenergan)which immunization
Which of the following conditions is associated with chronic
bloody diarrhea?
A- Irritable bowel syndrome
B- Crohn’s disease
C- Hepatitis A
D- Celiac disease
What is the initial treatment for a patient with
premenstrual syndrome who is experiencing acute pain?
A- Black cohosh
B- B vitamins
C- Antidepressant agents
D- Heat applied to the lower abdomen
Why would a combined hormonal contraceptive be
contraindicated in a 36-year-old patient with a past medical history
of diabetes, obesity, current smoking and sedentary lifestyle?
A- She is obese
B- She has type 2 diabetes mellitus
C- Her age and tobacco use = risk for blood clots
D- She leads a sedentary lifestyle
, NURSING MISC Nursing exam test questions with answers
2022 update
A 53-year-old man might be experiencing symptoms of a
small bowel obstruction because he complains of:
A- Nausea and diarrhea
B- Vomiting and pain
C- Hematemesis and bloody stool
D- Indigestion and anorexia
Which of the following is a typical finding in a patient with
a meniscal tear?
A- Positive McMurray’s test = a test used to determine the presence of a
meniscal tear within the knee B- Positive anterior drawer test
C-Audible click at the joint line
D- Fixed patellar subluxation
When performing acuity test, the nurse practitioner notes 20/30
in the left eye and 20/60 in the right eye. The next step is to:
A- Have the patient return in 2 weeks for a follow-up vision screen
B- Dilate the eyes and re-test
C- Refer the patient to an ophthalmologist
D- Document this is a normal finding
The medication that targets postprandial blood glucose by blocking
the transport of glucose across the intestine into the bloodstream is:
A- Metformin (Glucophage XR)
B- Acarbose (Precose) = this helps prevent sugars from passing through your
small intestine into your blood.
C- Rosiglitazone (Avandia)
D- Glipizide (Glucotrol XL)
