NR601 Final accurate Questions & Answers

You know the following statements regarding the pain of acute coronary syndrome are true except: a. May last longer than 20min b. May radiate to arms, back, neck, jaw c. Present atypically more often in men than women d. May be retrosternal or poorly localized - ANSWER C A - ANSWER You are reviewing a pt chart before the exam. You note that the pt is using topical capsaicin. You know that topical capsaicin is often used for tx of: a. Diabetic neuropathy b. Stress reduction c. All answers are appropriate d. Depression You order bilat wrist XR on a 69yo man c/o pain in both wrists for 6wks not related to known trauma. You suspect elderly onset rheumatoid arthritis. To guide tx, you look for which radiographic finding? a. Symmetric joint space narrowing b. Soft tissue swelling c. Subluxation of joints d. Joint erosions - ANSWER D The leading cause of disability worldwide is: a. Depression b. Lung Ca c. Heart dz d. DM - ANSWER A RD, 65yo African American female presents for annual physical. You are reviewing VS and objective data prior to exam. Which would raise suspicion for osteoporosis? a. Wt loss of 5lbs b. 1in decrease in ht c. Hair loss d. Decreased appetite - ANSWER B In differentiating OA from chronic gout, pseudogout, or septic arthritis, the most valuable diagnostic study would be: a. CBC