Walden University NRNP
6531 Final Exam Questions
and Answers (2024/2025
Edition) - Guaranteed
Success!
Which of the following is a potential acquired cause of thrombophilia - Answer--
Antiphospholipid antibodies
Phalen's test, 90°wrist flexion for 60 seconds, reproduces symptoms of: - Answer--
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Which patient would benefit most from screening for type 2 diabetes? - Answer--an
obese female with recurrent vaginitis
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--ostheoaethritis
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 dyas
Establishment of a definitive diagnosis of osteomyelitis requires: - Answer--Biopsy of
culture of the pathogen from blood or bone aspirate.
The most accurate measure of diabetes control is: - Answer--HbA1c has evolved to
become the gold standard outcome to measure the efficacy of glucose-lowering
medications.
, A patient has been diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). Which of the
following medications may be used to treat generalized anxiety disorder? - Answer--
The most common presentation of thyroid cancer is: - Answer--A solitary thyroid nodule
Which of the following accounts for half of the bladder tumors among men and one-third
in women? - Answer--Cigarette smoke, both active and passive inhalation
You have a new patient that presents with generalized lymphadenopathy. You know
that this is indicative of: - Answer--Cancer of the liver
Sally, a computer programmer, has just been given a new diagnosis of carpal tunnel
syndrome. Your next step is to - Answer--try neutral position wrist splinting and order an
oral NSAID
Which drug category contains the drugs that are the first line Gold standard therapy for
COPD? - Answer--Inhaled beta-2 agonist bronchodilators
Potential causes of septic arthritis include which of the following? - Answer--A and B
A patient has been taking fluoxetine (Prozac) since being diagnosed with major
depression, first episode, 2 months ago. She reports considerable improvement in her
symptoms and her intention to discontinue the medication. What should be the nurse
practitioner's recommendation? - Answer--Recommend that the patient continue the
antidepressant medication for at least 4 more months
Your patient has an elevated mean cell volume (MCV). What should you be considering
in terms of diagnosis? - Answer--Liver disease
Which of the following medications increase the risk for metabolic syndrome? - Answer-
-All of the above
(Antihistamines, PPI, protease inhibitors)
The hallmark of neurofibromatosis (von Recklinghausen's disease) present in almost
100% of patients is - Answer--Café au lait spots
The most commonly recommended pharmacological treatment regimen for low back
pain (LBP) is: - Answer--acetaminophen, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
Legal authority for advanced practice nursing rests with - Answer--Certifying bodies
(maybe)
Which of the following physical modalities recommended for treatment of rheumatoid
arthritis provides the most effective long term pain relief? - Answer--Application of cold
6531 Final Exam Questions
and Answers (2024/2025
Edition) - Guaranteed
Success!
Which of the following is a potential acquired cause of thrombophilia - Answer--
Antiphospholipid antibodies
Phalen's test, 90°wrist flexion for 60 seconds, reproduces symptoms of: - Answer--
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Which patient would benefit most from screening for type 2 diabetes? - Answer--an
obese female with recurrent vaginitis
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--ostheoaethritis
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 dyas
Establishment of a definitive diagnosis of osteomyelitis requires: - Answer--Biopsy of
culture of the pathogen from blood or bone aspirate.
The most accurate measure of diabetes control is: - Answer--HbA1c has evolved to
become the gold standard outcome to measure the efficacy of glucose-lowering
medications.
, A patient has been diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). Which of the
following medications may be used to treat generalized anxiety disorder? - Answer--
The most common presentation of thyroid cancer is: - Answer--A solitary thyroid nodule
Which of the following accounts for half of the bladder tumors among men and one-third
in women? - Answer--Cigarette smoke, both active and passive inhalation
You have a new patient that presents with generalized lymphadenopathy. You know
that this is indicative of: - Answer--Cancer of the liver
Sally, a computer programmer, has just been given a new diagnosis of carpal tunnel
syndrome. Your next step is to - Answer--try neutral position wrist splinting and order an
oral NSAID
Which drug category contains the drugs that are the first line Gold standard therapy for
COPD? - Answer--Inhaled beta-2 agonist bronchodilators
Potential causes of septic arthritis include which of the following? - Answer--A and B
A patient has been taking fluoxetine (Prozac) since being diagnosed with major
depression, first episode, 2 months ago. She reports considerable improvement in her
symptoms and her intention to discontinue the medication. What should be the nurse
practitioner's recommendation? - Answer--Recommend that the patient continue the
antidepressant medication for at least 4 more months
Your patient has an elevated mean cell volume (MCV). What should you be considering
in terms of diagnosis? - Answer--Liver disease
Which of the following medications increase the risk for metabolic syndrome? - Answer-
-All of the above
(Antihistamines, PPI, protease inhibitors)
The hallmark of neurofibromatosis (von Recklinghausen's disease) present in almost
100% of patients is - Answer--Café au lait spots
The most commonly recommended pharmacological treatment regimen for low back
pain (LBP) is: - Answer--acetaminophen, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
Legal authority for advanced practice nursing rests with - Answer--Certifying bodies
(maybe)
Which of the following physical modalities recommended for treatment of rheumatoid
arthritis provides the most effective long term pain relief? - Answer--Application of cold
