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NR 511/ NR511 FINAL EXAM: (NEW 2025/
2026 UPDATE) DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS AND
PRIMARY CARE PRACTICUM REVIEW| QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS| GRADE A| 100% CORRECT (VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS)- CHAMBERLAIN
Susan, age 59, has no specific complaints when she comes in for her annual
examination. She does, however, have type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM), slight
hypertension, dyslipidemia, and central obesity. How would you diagnose her?
1.As a healthy adult with several problems.
2.As having a glycemic event.
3.As having metabolic syndrome.
4.As having multiple organ dysfunction - ANS ✓3.
As having metabolic syndrome.
Tom has just been diagnosed with celiac disease. Which of the following might you tell
him?
1.There is a new pharmaceutical cure for celiac disease.
2.A strict gluten-free diet is the only treatment for celiac disease.
3.Your children will not be at a higher risk for developing this disease.
4.The presence of celiac disease is decreasing dramatically in the United States. - ANS
✓2.A strict gluten-free diet is the only treatment for celiac disease.
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Simon, age 72, states that he is worried because he has a bowel movement only every
third day. You respond:1.
"You should have two to three stools per day."
2."You should defecate once a day."
3."You should have at least three stools per week."
4."There is no such thing as a 'normal' pattern of defecation." - ANS ✓4.
"There is no such thing as a 'normal' pattern of defecation."
Matt, age 26, recently returned from a camping trip and has gastroenteritis. He says
that he has been eating only canned food. Which of the following pathogens do you
suspect?
1.Campylobacter jejuni.
2.Clostridium botulinum.
3.Clostridium perfringens.
4.Staphylococcus. - ANS ✓2.
Clostridium botulinum.
Timothy, age 68, complains of an abrupt change in his defecation pattern. You evaluate
him for:
1.Constipation.
2.Colorectal cancer.
3.Irritable bowel syndrome.
4.Acute appendicitis. - ANS ✓2.
Colorectal cancer.
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Ruby has a colostomy and complains that her stools are too loose. What food(s) do you
suggest to help thicken the stools?
1.Cheese.
2.Leafy green vegetables.
3.Raw fruits and vegetables.
4.Dried beans. - ANS ✓1. Cheese
Martina, age 34, has AIDS and currently suffers from diarrhea. You suspect she has
which protozoal infection of the bowel?
1.Giardiasis.
2.Amebiasis.
3.Cryptosporidiosis.
4.Escherichia coli. - ANS ✓3.
Cryptosporidiosis.
Anson tells you he thinks his antacids are causing his diarrhea. You respond:
1."Antacids contain fructose, which may not be totally absorbed, resulting in fluid being
drawn into the bowel."
2."Antacids contain sorbitol or mannitol, which are sugars that aren't absorbed and
can cause fluid to be drawn into the bowel."
3."Antacids contain caffeine, which decreases bowel transit time."
4."Antacids may contain magnesium, which decreases bowel transit time and may
contain poorly absorbed salts that draw fluid into the bowel." - ANS ✓4."Antacids may
contain magnesium, which decreases bowel transit time and may contain poorly absorbed
salts that draw fluid into the bowel."
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Tina has a chronic hepatitis C infection. She asks you how to prevent its transmission.
You respond:
1."Do not donate blood until one year after diagnosis."
2."Abstain from sex altogether."
3."There is no possibility of transmission through razors or toothbrushes."
4."Abstain from sex during your period." - ANS ✓4.
"Abstain from sex during your period."
Marcie just returned from Central America with traveler's diarrhea. Which is the best
treatment?
1.Metronidazole (Flagyl).
2.Supportive care.
3.Quinolone antibiotics.
4.Gastric lavage. - ANS ✓2.
Supportive care.
Your client's 2-month-old daughter is admitted with gastroenteritis and dehydration
after 2 days of vomiting and diarrhea. When the father asks you what is causing the
child's diarrhea, how do you respond?
1."She must be lactose intolerant from the formula, and this is altering the fluid
balance."
2."Her body's telling you that it's time to introduce some solids into her system."
3."The virus is causing irritation of the gastrointestinal lining, which causes diarrhea."
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NR 511/ NR511 FINAL EXAM: (NEW 2025/
2026 UPDATE) DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS AND
PRIMARY CARE PRACTICUM REVIEW| QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS| GRADE A| 100% CORRECT (VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS)- CHAMBERLAIN
Susan, age 59, has no specific complaints when she comes in for her annual
examination. She does, however, have type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM), slight
hypertension, dyslipidemia, and central obesity. How would you diagnose her?
1.As a healthy adult with several problems.
2.As having a glycemic event.
3.As having metabolic syndrome.
4.As having multiple organ dysfunction - ANS ✓3.
As having metabolic syndrome.
Tom has just been diagnosed with celiac disease. Which of the following might you tell
him?
1.There is a new pharmaceutical cure for celiac disease.
2.A strict gluten-free diet is the only treatment for celiac disease.
3.Your children will not be at a higher risk for developing this disease.
4.The presence of celiac disease is decreasing dramatically in the United States. - ANS
✓2.A strict gluten-free diet is the only treatment for celiac disease.
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Simon, age 72, states that he is worried because he has a bowel movement only every
third day. You respond:1.
"You should have two to three stools per day."
2."You should defecate once a day."
3."You should have at least three stools per week."
4."There is no such thing as a 'normal' pattern of defecation." - ANS ✓4.
"There is no such thing as a 'normal' pattern of defecation."
Matt, age 26, recently returned from a camping trip and has gastroenteritis. He says
that he has been eating only canned food. Which of the following pathogens do you
suspect?
1.Campylobacter jejuni.
2.Clostridium botulinum.
3.Clostridium perfringens.
4.Staphylococcus. - ANS ✓2.
Clostridium botulinum.
Timothy, age 68, complains of an abrupt change in his defecation pattern. You evaluate
him for:
1.Constipation.
2.Colorectal cancer.
3.Irritable bowel syndrome.
4.Acute appendicitis. - ANS ✓2.
Colorectal cancer.
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Ruby has a colostomy and complains that her stools are too loose. What food(s) do you
suggest to help thicken the stools?
1.Cheese.
2.Leafy green vegetables.
3.Raw fruits and vegetables.
4.Dried beans. - ANS ✓1. Cheese
Martina, age 34, has AIDS and currently suffers from diarrhea. You suspect she has
which protozoal infection of the bowel?
1.Giardiasis.
2.Amebiasis.
3.Cryptosporidiosis.
4.Escherichia coli. - ANS ✓3.
Cryptosporidiosis.
Anson tells you he thinks his antacids are causing his diarrhea. You respond:
1."Antacids contain fructose, which may not be totally absorbed, resulting in fluid being
drawn into the bowel."
2."Antacids contain sorbitol or mannitol, which are sugars that aren't absorbed and
can cause fluid to be drawn into the bowel."
3."Antacids contain caffeine, which decreases bowel transit time."
4."Antacids may contain magnesium, which decreases bowel transit time and may
contain poorly absorbed salts that draw fluid into the bowel." - ANS ✓4."Antacids may
contain magnesium, which decreases bowel transit time and may contain poorly absorbed
salts that draw fluid into the bowel."
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Tina has a chronic hepatitis C infection. She asks you how to prevent its transmission.
You respond:
1."Do not donate blood until one year after diagnosis."
2."Abstain from sex altogether."
3."There is no possibility of transmission through razors or toothbrushes."
4."Abstain from sex during your period." - ANS ✓4.
"Abstain from sex during your period."
Marcie just returned from Central America with traveler's diarrhea. Which is the best
treatment?
1.Metronidazole (Flagyl).
2.Supportive care.
3.Quinolone antibiotics.
4.Gastric lavage. - ANS ✓2.
Supportive care.
Your client's 2-month-old daughter is admitted with gastroenteritis and dehydration
after 2 days of vomiting and diarrhea. When the father asks you what is causing the
child's diarrhea, how do you respond?
1."She must be lactose intolerant from the formula, and this is altering the fluid
balance."
2."Her body's telling you that it's time to introduce some solids into her system."
3."The virus is causing irritation of the gastrointestinal lining, which causes diarrhea."
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