MN568 Unit 8 Exam
Question 1 points
Osteoarthritis is primarily a noninflammatory condition.
Question options:
a) True
b) False
Question 2 points
Which of the following medications for type 2 diabetes mellitus should not be prescribed during
pregnancy?
Question options:
a) Insulin
b) Metformin
c) Glucotrol
d) Precose
Question 3 points
After removing a tack from a type 2 diabetic’s heel and evaluating the site for infection, what is
the best plan for this patient?
Question options:
a) Suggest she use a heating pad to improve circulation.
b) Refer to a podiatrist for a foot care treatment plan.
c) Send her for acupuncture treatments.
d) All of the above
,Question 4 points
Sam is a 25-year-old who has been diagnosed with low back strain based on his history of
localized low back pain and muscle spasm along with a normal neurological examination. As the
clinician, you explain to Sam that low back pain is a diagnosis of exclusion. Which of the
following symptoms would alert the clinician to the more serious finding of a herniated nucleus
pulposus or ruptured disc?
Question options:
a) Morning stiffness and limited mobility of the lumbar spine
b) Unilateral radicular pain symptoms that extend below the knee and are equal to or greater
than the back pain
c) Fever, chills, and elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate
d) Pathologic fractures, severe night pain, weight loss, and fatigue
Question 5 points
John is a 16-year-old boy who presents to the emergency room after hurting his knee in a
football game. He described twisting his knee and then being unable to extend it completely.
John tells the clinician that he heard a pop when the injury occurred and has been experiencing
localized pain.The clinician suspects a meniscal tear. Which test would be most appropriate to
assess for the presence of a meniscal tear?
Question options:
a) Valgus stress test
b) McMurray circumduction test
c) Lachman test
d) Varus stress test
,Question 6 points
The clinician has instructed Sam, a 25-year-old patient with low back strain, to use NSAIDs to
manage his symptoms of pain and discomfort.Which of the following statements would be most
appropriate when teaching Sam about the use of NSAIDs?
Question options:
a) “You should start with the lowest dose that is effective in managing your pain, because
long-term use of NSAIDs can result in gastrointestinal (GI) disorders such as ulcers and
hemorrhage.”
b) “You should start with the lowest dose that is effective in managing your pain to avoid
developing tolerance to the medication.”
c) “You should take the maximum recommended dose of NSAIDs so that you will not need to
take narcotics to control your pain.”
d) “It is important to take NSAIDs on an empty stomach in order to increase absorption.”
Question 7 points
The clinician is caring for Diane, a 22-year-old woman who presents with an injured ankle.
Diane asks the clinician if she will need an x-ray. The clinician explains to Diane that an x-ray is
not always necessary for an injured ankle and that the decision to obtain radiographs is
dependent on the examination and Diane’s description of her injury. Which of the following
clues in Diane’s examination or history would alert the clinician to the need for obtaining
radiographs?
Question options:
a) Inability to bear weight immediately after the injury
b) Development of marked ankle swelling and discoloration after the injury
, c) Crepitation with palpation or movement of the ankle
d) All of the above
Question 8 points
The clinician finds numerous nodules on the thyroid of a 65-year-old woman. The clinician
suspects thyroid cancer. Which of the following data would be most significant for this patient?
Question options:
a) A history of tonsillectomy in the 1940s
b) Recent exposure to mumps
c) Vegetarian diet
d) Allergy to iodine
Question 9 points
A vegetarian patient with gout asks the clinician about food he should avoid. The clinician
should advise the patient to avoid which of the following foods?
Question options:
a) Rice
b) Carrots
c) Spinach
d) Potatoes
Question 10 points
One of the most frequent presenting signs/symptoms of osteoporosis is:
Question options:
a) Goiter
b) Abnormal serum calcium
Question 1 points
Osteoarthritis is primarily a noninflammatory condition.
Question options:
a) True
b) False
Question 2 points
Which of the following medications for type 2 diabetes mellitus should not be prescribed during
pregnancy?
Question options:
a) Insulin
b) Metformin
c) Glucotrol
d) Precose
Question 3 points
After removing a tack from a type 2 diabetic’s heel and evaluating the site for infection, what is
the best plan for this patient?
Question options:
a) Suggest she use a heating pad to improve circulation.
b) Refer to a podiatrist for a foot care treatment plan.
c) Send her for acupuncture treatments.
d) All of the above
,Question 4 points
Sam is a 25-year-old who has been diagnosed with low back strain based on his history of
localized low back pain and muscle spasm along with a normal neurological examination. As the
clinician, you explain to Sam that low back pain is a diagnosis of exclusion. Which of the
following symptoms would alert the clinician to the more serious finding of a herniated nucleus
pulposus or ruptured disc?
Question options:
a) Morning stiffness and limited mobility of the lumbar spine
b) Unilateral radicular pain symptoms that extend below the knee and are equal to or greater
than the back pain
c) Fever, chills, and elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate
d) Pathologic fractures, severe night pain, weight loss, and fatigue
Question 5 points
John is a 16-year-old boy who presents to the emergency room after hurting his knee in a
football game. He described twisting his knee and then being unable to extend it completely.
John tells the clinician that he heard a pop when the injury occurred and has been experiencing
localized pain.The clinician suspects a meniscal tear. Which test would be most appropriate to
assess for the presence of a meniscal tear?
Question options:
a) Valgus stress test
b) McMurray circumduction test
c) Lachman test
d) Varus stress test
,Question 6 points
The clinician has instructed Sam, a 25-year-old patient with low back strain, to use NSAIDs to
manage his symptoms of pain and discomfort.Which of the following statements would be most
appropriate when teaching Sam about the use of NSAIDs?
Question options:
a) “You should start with the lowest dose that is effective in managing your pain, because
long-term use of NSAIDs can result in gastrointestinal (GI) disorders such as ulcers and
hemorrhage.”
b) “You should start with the lowest dose that is effective in managing your pain to avoid
developing tolerance to the medication.”
c) “You should take the maximum recommended dose of NSAIDs so that you will not need to
take narcotics to control your pain.”
d) “It is important to take NSAIDs on an empty stomach in order to increase absorption.”
Question 7 points
The clinician is caring for Diane, a 22-year-old woman who presents with an injured ankle.
Diane asks the clinician if she will need an x-ray. The clinician explains to Diane that an x-ray is
not always necessary for an injured ankle and that the decision to obtain radiographs is
dependent on the examination and Diane’s description of her injury. Which of the following
clues in Diane’s examination or history would alert the clinician to the need for obtaining
radiographs?
Question options:
a) Inability to bear weight immediately after the injury
b) Development of marked ankle swelling and discoloration after the injury
, c) Crepitation with palpation or movement of the ankle
d) All of the above
Question 8 points
The clinician finds numerous nodules on the thyroid of a 65-year-old woman. The clinician
suspects thyroid cancer. Which of the following data would be most significant for this patient?
Question options:
a) A history of tonsillectomy in the 1940s
b) Recent exposure to mumps
c) Vegetarian diet
d) Allergy to iodine
Question 9 points
A vegetarian patient with gout asks the clinician about food he should avoid. The clinician
should advise the patient to avoid which of the following foods?
Question options:
a) Rice
b) Carrots
c) Spinach
d) Potatoes
Question 10 points
One of the most frequent presenting signs/symptoms of osteoporosis is:
Question options:
a) Goiter
b) Abnormal serum calcium
