NURS 600 Exam 5 Questions with correct answers
On physical exam, a common early clinical finding for somebody with
Parkinson's disease is.. Correct Answer-Micrographia (small
handwriting)
The family of a Parkinson's client brings him to the clinic because he is
experiencing increasing difficulty with ambulation. The NP increases his
carbidopa and his sinemet from TID to QID. What is important for the
NP to tell the family in regards to the increased dose of medication?
Correct Answer-Dizziness associated with orthostatic hypotension is not
uncommon and the patient should be counseled to move slowly with
postural changes
Mr. Smith, 72 years old, states he had a transient episode of dizziness,
right arm and leg weakness, and a right sided facial droop that occurred
3 days ago and lasted for 2 hours. All of his symptoms have resolved
and his physical exam is normal. What is the preferred recommended
diagnostic test he should receive? Correct Answer-A brain diffusion
weighted MRI
Involuntary muscle contractions in Huntington's disease can be treated
with Correct Answer-Antipsychotics
How long will it take most patients to recover from a mild concussion?
Correct Answer-2 - 3 weeks
On physical exam, a common early clinical finding for somebody with
Parkinson's disease is.. Correct Answer-Micrographia (small
handwriting)
The family of a Parkinson's client brings him to the clinic because he is
experiencing increasing difficulty with ambulation. The NP increases his
carbidopa and his sinemet from TID to QID. What is important for the
NP to tell the family in regards to the increased dose of medication?
Correct Answer-Dizziness associated with orthostatic hypotension is not
uncommon and the patient should be counseled to move slowly with
postural changes
Mr. Smith, 72 years old, states he had a transient episode of dizziness,
right arm and leg weakness, and a right sided facial droop that occurred
3 days ago and lasted for 2 hours. All of his symptoms have resolved
and his physical exam is normal. What is the preferred recommended
diagnostic test he should receive? Correct Answer-A brain diffusion
weighted MRI
Involuntary muscle contractions in Huntington's disease can be treated
with Correct Answer-Antipsychotics
How long will it take most patients to recover from a mild concussion?
Correct Answer-2 - 3 weeks
