NURS6531 FINAL GRADED EXAM
Question 1
Martin is complaining of erectile dysfunction. He also has a
condition that has reduced arterial blood flow to his penis. The
most common cause of this condition is: - ANSWER-Parkinson's
disease
Epilepsy
Multiple sclerosis
Diabetes mellitus
Question 2. Which of the following is a potential acquired cause of
thrombophilia - ANSWER-Homocysteinuria
Protein C deficiency
Factor V Leiden
Antiphospholipid antibodies
Question 3
Phalen's test, 90°wrist flexion for 60 seconds, reproduces
symptoms of: - ANSWER-Ulnar tunnel syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Tarsal tunnel syndrome
Myofascial pain syndrome
Question 4
,Which patient would benefit most from screening for type 2
diabetes? - ANSWER-A 30 year old female with unintended
weight loss.
A 25 year old male with family history of type 1 diabetes
An obese female with recurrent vaginitis
A 50 year old hyperlipidemic male
Question 5
A 72 year old female patient reports a 6 month history of gradually
progressive swollen and painful distal interphalangeal (DIP) joints
of one hand. She has no systemic symptoms but the erythrocyte
sedimentation rate (ESR), antinuclear antibody (ANA), and
rheumatoid factor (RF) are all minimally elevated. What is the
most likely diagnosis? - ANSWER-Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
Osteoarthritis (OA)
Lupus
Peripheral neuropathy
Question 6
A 32 year old male patient complains of urinary frequency and
burning on urination for 3 days. Urinalysis reveals bacteriuria. He
denies any past history of urinary tract infection. The initial
treatment should be: - ANSWER-Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole
for 3 days
Ciprofloxacin for 7-10 days
Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole for 14 days
Ciprofloxacin for 3 days
A thymectomy is usually recommended in the early treatment of
which disease? - ANSWER-Parkinson's disease
Multiple sclerosis
Myasthenia gravis
Huntington's chorea
Question 8
, The diagnosis of human papilloma virus (HPV) infection in males
is usually made by - ANSWER-Clinical appearance
Viral culture
Tzanck smear
KOH prep
Question 9
The most effective intervention(s) to prevent stroke is (are): -
ANSWER-81 mg of aspirin daily
Carotid endarterectomy for patients with high-grade carotid
lesions
Routine screening for carotid artery stenosis with auscultation for
bruits
Smoking cessation and treatment of hypertension
Question 10
What is the most common cause of Cushing's syndrome? -
ANSWER-Excessive ACTH production
Administration of a glucocorticoid or ACTH
Pituitary adenoma or a non-pituitary ACTH-producing tumor
Autonomous cortisol production from adrenal tissue
Question 11
Diagnostic radiological studies are indicated for low back pain: -
ANSWER-Routinely after 3 weeks of low back pain symptoms.
To screen for spondylolithiasis in patients less than 20 years of
age with 2 weeks of more of low back pain.
When there is a suspicion of a space-occupying lesion, fracture,
cauda equina, or infection.
As a part of a pre-employment physical when heavy lifting is
included in the job description.
Question 12
Question 1
Martin is complaining of erectile dysfunction. He also has a
condition that has reduced arterial blood flow to his penis. The
most common cause of this condition is: - ANSWER-Parkinson's
disease
Epilepsy
Multiple sclerosis
Diabetes mellitus
Question 2. Which of the following is a potential acquired cause of
thrombophilia - ANSWER-Homocysteinuria
Protein C deficiency
Factor V Leiden
Antiphospholipid antibodies
Question 3
Phalen's test, 90°wrist flexion for 60 seconds, reproduces
symptoms of: - ANSWER-Ulnar tunnel syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Tarsal tunnel syndrome
Myofascial pain syndrome
Question 4
,Which patient would benefit most from screening for type 2
diabetes? - ANSWER-A 30 year old female with unintended
weight loss.
A 25 year old male with family history of type 1 diabetes
An obese female with recurrent vaginitis
A 50 year old hyperlipidemic male
Question 5
A 72 year old female patient reports a 6 month history of gradually
progressive swollen and painful distal interphalangeal (DIP) joints
of one hand. She has no systemic symptoms but the erythrocyte
sedimentation rate (ESR), antinuclear antibody (ANA), and
rheumatoid factor (RF) are all minimally elevated. What is the
most likely diagnosis? - ANSWER-Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
Osteoarthritis (OA)
Lupus
Peripheral neuropathy
Question 6
A 32 year old male patient complains of urinary frequency and
burning on urination for 3 days. Urinalysis reveals bacteriuria. He
denies any past history of urinary tract infection. The initial
treatment should be: - ANSWER-Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole
for 3 days
Ciprofloxacin for 7-10 days
Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole for 14 days
Ciprofloxacin for 3 days
A thymectomy is usually recommended in the early treatment of
which disease? - ANSWER-Parkinson's disease
Multiple sclerosis
Myasthenia gravis
Huntington's chorea
Question 8
, The diagnosis of human papilloma virus (HPV) infection in males
is usually made by - ANSWER-Clinical appearance
Viral culture
Tzanck smear
KOH prep
Question 9
The most effective intervention(s) to prevent stroke is (are): -
ANSWER-81 mg of aspirin daily
Carotid endarterectomy for patients with high-grade carotid
lesions
Routine screening for carotid artery stenosis with auscultation for
bruits
Smoking cessation and treatment of hypertension
Question 10
What is the most common cause of Cushing's syndrome? -
ANSWER-Excessive ACTH production
Administration of a glucocorticoid or ACTH
Pituitary adenoma or a non-pituitary ACTH-producing tumor
Autonomous cortisol production from adrenal tissue
Question 11
Diagnostic radiological studies are indicated for low back pain: -
ANSWER-Routinely after 3 weeks of low back pain symptoms.
To screen for spondylolithiasis in patients less than 20 years of
age with 2 weeks of more of low back pain.
When there is a suspicion of a space-occupying lesion, fracture,
cauda equina, or infection.
As a part of a pre-employment physical when heavy lifting is
included in the job description.
Question 12