NR511 Week 8 Final UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
A favorable prognostic trend - CORRECT ANSWER - Reuben, age 24, has HIV and just
had a routine viral load test done. The results show a falling viral load. What does this indicate?
enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) - CORRECT ANSWER - Cost-effective
screening test for HIV status
C-reactive protein - CORRECT ANSWER - Nonspecific blood test for inflammatory
process severity
Dopamine - CORRECT ANSWER - Neurotransmitter blocked by cocaine, causing
stimulation
pain at the elbow with resisted movements at the wrist and forearm - CORRECT
ANSWER - Mrs. Thomas was seen in the office complaining of pain and point tenderness
in the area ofce complaining of pain and point tenderness in the area of her elbow. The pain has
increased following a day of gardening one week ago. A physical finding that differentiates the
diagnosis and is most consistent with lateral epicondylitiserentiates the diagnosis and is most
consistent with lateral epicondylitis (tenniselbow)is:
The uninvolved side should be examined initially and then compared to the
involved side - CORRECT ANSWER - Which of the following statements concerning the
musculoskeletal examination is true?
Morning stiffness - CORRECT ANSWER - Sign of inflammatory etiology in
musculoskeletal pain
dogs - CORRECT ANSWER - Cause the greatest percentage of mammalian bites
, Transvaginal ultrasound - CORRECT ANSWER - A 48-year-old woman is seen in the
clinic with complaints of prolonged heavy menstrual periods. She is pale and states she can no
longer exercise. Pelvic exam reveals a single, very large mass. Which of the following diagnostic
tests should the clinician order first?
"Control of glucose will help postpone or delay complications."
"Regularly checking blood sugar will help establish a routine."
"Monitoring glucose will promote a sense of control."
All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER - Adiabetic patient asks the clinician why he
needs to check his blood sugar at home even
when he feels good. Which of the following responses would be most appropriate?
TSH - CORRECT ANSWER - A 25-year-old patient presents to the clinic with fatigue,
cold intolerance, weight gain, and constipation for the past 3 months. On physical examination,
the clinician notices a sinus bradycardia; muscular stiffness; coarse, dry hair; and a delay in
relaxation in deep tendon reflexes. Which of the following tests should be ordered next?
c. Glucotrol - CORRECT ANSWER - Type 2 diabetes medication not prescribed during
pregnancy
An enlarged rubbery gland - CORRECT ANSWER - During a DRE on a 75-year-old man,
the clinician suspects the patient has prostate cancer. What physical finding should make the
clinician suspicious?
Immobilize the insect with 2% lidocaine - CORRECT ANSWER - Initial step for a child
with an insect in the ear canal
Iron-deficiency anemia - CORRECT ANSWER - Most common cause of microcytic
anemia
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
Parkinson's disease
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
A favorable prognostic trend - CORRECT ANSWER - Reuben, age 24, has HIV and just
had a routine viral load test done. The results show a falling viral load. What does this indicate?
enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) - CORRECT ANSWER - Cost-effective
screening test for HIV status
C-reactive protein - CORRECT ANSWER - Nonspecific blood test for inflammatory
process severity
Dopamine - CORRECT ANSWER - Neurotransmitter blocked by cocaine, causing
stimulation
pain at the elbow with resisted movements at the wrist and forearm - CORRECT
ANSWER - Mrs. Thomas was seen in the office complaining of pain and point tenderness
in the area ofce complaining of pain and point tenderness in the area of her elbow. The pain has
increased following a day of gardening one week ago. A physical finding that differentiates the
diagnosis and is most consistent with lateral epicondylitiserentiates the diagnosis and is most
consistent with lateral epicondylitis (tenniselbow)is:
The uninvolved side should be examined initially and then compared to the
involved side - CORRECT ANSWER - Which of the following statements concerning the
musculoskeletal examination is true?
Morning stiffness - CORRECT ANSWER - Sign of inflammatory etiology in
musculoskeletal pain
dogs - CORRECT ANSWER - Cause the greatest percentage of mammalian bites
, Transvaginal ultrasound - CORRECT ANSWER - A 48-year-old woman is seen in the
clinic with complaints of prolonged heavy menstrual periods. She is pale and states she can no
longer exercise. Pelvic exam reveals a single, very large mass. Which of the following diagnostic
tests should the clinician order first?
"Control of glucose will help postpone or delay complications."
"Regularly checking blood sugar will help establish a routine."
"Monitoring glucose will promote a sense of control."
All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER - Adiabetic patient asks the clinician why he
needs to check his blood sugar at home even
when he feels good. Which of the following responses would be most appropriate?
TSH - CORRECT ANSWER - A 25-year-old patient presents to the clinic with fatigue,
cold intolerance, weight gain, and constipation for the past 3 months. On physical examination,
the clinician notices a sinus bradycardia; muscular stiffness; coarse, dry hair; and a delay in
relaxation in deep tendon reflexes. Which of the following tests should be ordered next?
c. Glucotrol - CORRECT ANSWER - Type 2 diabetes medication not prescribed during
pregnancy
An enlarged rubbery gland - CORRECT ANSWER - During a DRE on a 75-year-old man,
the clinician suspects the patient has prostate cancer. What physical finding should make the
clinician suspicious?
Immobilize the insect with 2% lidocaine - CORRECT ANSWER - Initial step for a child
with an insect in the ear canal
Iron-deficiency anemia - CORRECT ANSWER - Most common cause of microcytic
anemia
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
Parkinson's disease
