NR601 Final Exam 2026 Questions and
Answers
You know the following statements regarding the pain of acute coronary syndrome
are true except:
a. May last longer than 20min
b. May radiate to arms, back, neck, jaw
c. Present atypically more often in men than women
d. May be retrosternal or poorly localized - Correct answer-C
A - Correct answer-You are reviewing a pt chart before the exam. You note that the
pt is using topical capsaicin. You know that topical capsaicin is often used for tx of:
a. Diabetic neuropathy
b. Stress reduction
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,c. All answers are appropriate
d. Depression
You order bilat wrist XR on a 69yo man c/o pain in both wrists for 6wks not
related to known trauma. You suspect elderly onset rheumatoid arthritis. To guide
tx, you look for which radiographic finding?
a. Symmetric joint space narrowing
b. Soft tissue swelling
c. Subluxation of joints
d. Joint erosions - Correct answer-D
The leading cause of disability worldwide is:
a. Depression
b. Lung Ca
c. Heart dz
d. DM - Correct answer-A
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,RD, 65yo African American female presents for annual physical. You are
reviewing VS and objective data prior to exam. Which would raise suspicion for
osteoporosis?
a. Wt loss of 5lbs
b. 1in decrease in ht
c. Hair loss
d. Decreased appetite - Correct answer-B
In differentiating OA from chronic gout, pseudogout, or septic arthritis, the most
valuable diagnostic study would be:
a. CBC
b. CRP
c. Synovial fluid analysis
d. ESR - Correct answer-C
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, 52yo Caucasian woman comes in for annual exam. She has mitral valve prolapse,
no symptoms. PE reveals clear/equal breath sounds, midsystolic click. You know
her stage of HF is:
a. A
b. B
c. D
d. C - Correct answer-B (Stage B)
Symptoms of depression distinct to elderly include:
a. Loss of pleasure in usual activities
b. Lack of emotions
c. Flat affect
d. Appetite/wt disturbances - Correct answer-B
LB presents w/following hx and presentation: h/o MI 5yrs ago, currently has SOB,
cough, 2+ pitting edema. Tx will be based on LB's stage of HF, which is:
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Answers
You know the following statements regarding the pain of acute coronary syndrome
are true except:
a. May last longer than 20min
b. May radiate to arms, back, neck, jaw
c. Present atypically more often in men than women
d. May be retrosternal or poorly localized - Correct answer-C
A - Correct answer-You are reviewing a pt chart before the exam. You note that the
pt is using topical capsaicin. You know that topical capsaicin is often used for tx of:
a. Diabetic neuropathy
b. Stress reduction
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,c. All answers are appropriate
d. Depression
You order bilat wrist XR on a 69yo man c/o pain in both wrists for 6wks not
related to known trauma. You suspect elderly onset rheumatoid arthritis. To guide
tx, you look for which radiographic finding?
a. Symmetric joint space narrowing
b. Soft tissue swelling
c. Subluxation of joints
d. Joint erosions - Correct answer-D
The leading cause of disability worldwide is:
a. Depression
b. Lung Ca
c. Heart dz
d. DM - Correct answer-A
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,RD, 65yo African American female presents for annual physical. You are
reviewing VS and objective data prior to exam. Which would raise suspicion for
osteoporosis?
a. Wt loss of 5lbs
b. 1in decrease in ht
c. Hair loss
d. Decreased appetite - Correct answer-B
In differentiating OA from chronic gout, pseudogout, or septic arthritis, the most
valuable diagnostic study would be:
a. CBC
b. CRP
c. Synovial fluid analysis
d. ESR - Correct answer-C
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, 52yo Caucasian woman comes in for annual exam. She has mitral valve prolapse,
no symptoms. PE reveals clear/equal breath sounds, midsystolic click. You know
her stage of HF is:
a. A
b. B
c. D
d. C - Correct answer-B (Stage B)
Symptoms of depression distinct to elderly include:
a. Loss of pleasure in usual activities
b. Lack of emotions
c. Flat affect
d. Appetite/wt disturbances - Correct answer-B
LB presents w/following hx and presentation: h/o MI 5yrs ago, currently has SOB,
cough, 2+ pitting edema. Tx will be based on LB's stage of HF, which is:
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