NSG6001 WEEK 4 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS UPDATED 2024 CERTIFIED
100% GRADED A+
A patient with dementia experiences agitation and visual hallucinations and is given haloperidol with
subsequent worsening of symptoms. Based on this response what is the likely cause of the patient's
symptoms? - -ANS--✔✔Lowy body dementia
An older male patient reports urinary frequency, back pain, and
nocturnal. A dipstick urinalysis reveals hematuria. What will the
provider do next to evaluate this condition? - -ANS--✔✔PSA and
perform a digital rectal exam
An older male patient has a screening PSA which is 12 ng/ml. What
does this value indicate? - -ANS--✔✔BPH
A male patient reports nocturnal and daytime urinary frequency and
urgency without changes in the force of the urine stream. What is the
likely cause of this? - -ANS--✔✔Lower urinary tract
symptoms
A 70-year-old male reports urinary hesitancy, post void dribbling, and
a diminished urine stream. A digital rectal exam reveals and enlarged
prostate gland that feels rubbery and smooth. Which tests will the
primary care provider order have based on these findings? - -ANS--
✔✔Urinalysis and serum creatinine
, The provider orders the oral phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor
sildenafil to treat erectile dysfunction in a 65-year-old male patient.
What will be included when teaching this patient about taking this
medication. - -ANS--✔✔take on empty stomach
medication may be taken once daily
Which is true about hypoactive sexual desire in older male? - -ANS--
✔✔Men with hypoactive sexual desire may have
normal excitement and orgasm
A young adult male reports a dull pain in the scrotum and the provider
notes a bluish color showing through the skin on the affected side.
Palpation reveals a "bag a worms" on the proximal spermatic cord.
What is an important next step in managing this patient? - -ANS--
✔✔Consideration of underlying causes of this finding
An adolescent male reports severe pain in one testicle. The examiner
notes edema and erythema of the scrotum on that side with a swollen,
tender spermatic cord and absence of the cremasteric reflex. What is
the most important intervention? - -ANS--✔✔Immediate
referral to the ED
A high school athlete is brought to the emergency department after
collapsing during outdoor practice on a hot day. The patient is weak,
irritable and confused. Serum Na 152 me/mL and has dry mucous
membranes and tachycardia. What is the initial approach for
CORRECT ANSWERS UPDATED 2024 CERTIFIED
100% GRADED A+
A patient with dementia experiences agitation and visual hallucinations and is given haloperidol with
subsequent worsening of symptoms. Based on this response what is the likely cause of the patient's
symptoms? - -ANS--✔✔Lowy body dementia
An older male patient reports urinary frequency, back pain, and
nocturnal. A dipstick urinalysis reveals hematuria. What will the
provider do next to evaluate this condition? - -ANS--✔✔PSA and
perform a digital rectal exam
An older male patient has a screening PSA which is 12 ng/ml. What
does this value indicate? - -ANS--✔✔BPH
A male patient reports nocturnal and daytime urinary frequency and
urgency without changes in the force of the urine stream. What is the
likely cause of this? - -ANS--✔✔Lower urinary tract
symptoms
A 70-year-old male reports urinary hesitancy, post void dribbling, and
a diminished urine stream. A digital rectal exam reveals and enlarged
prostate gland that feels rubbery and smooth. Which tests will the
primary care provider order have based on these findings? - -ANS--
✔✔Urinalysis and serum creatinine
, The provider orders the oral phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor
sildenafil to treat erectile dysfunction in a 65-year-old male patient.
What will be included when teaching this patient about taking this
medication. - -ANS--✔✔take on empty stomach
medication may be taken once daily
Which is true about hypoactive sexual desire in older male? - -ANS--
✔✔Men with hypoactive sexual desire may have
normal excitement and orgasm
A young adult male reports a dull pain in the scrotum and the provider
notes a bluish color showing through the skin on the affected side.
Palpation reveals a "bag a worms" on the proximal spermatic cord.
What is an important next step in managing this patient? - -ANS--
✔✔Consideration of underlying causes of this finding
An adolescent male reports severe pain in one testicle. The examiner
notes edema and erythema of the scrotum on that side with a swollen,
tender spermatic cord and absence of the cremasteric reflex. What is
the most important intervention? - -ANS--✔✔Immediate
referral to the ED
A high school athlete is brought to the emergency department after
collapsing during outdoor practice on a hot day. The patient is weak,
irritable and confused. Serum Na 152 me/mL and has dry mucous
membranes and tachycardia. What is the initial approach for
