NSG 6420 FINAL EXAM 2025/2026
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% PASS
Most accurate test in diagnosing pancreatitis? - ANS LIPASE
When to d/c an ACE I based on creatinine - ANS 2.0
Predisposing factors of hyperthyroidism - ANS Fam hx of hyperthy or other autoimmune, RA,
vitiligo, pernicious anemia, trisomy 21, pregnancy/mothers with grave's, puberty, myasthenia
gravis, addison, amiodarone, Iodine contrast dye, stress, sex steroids, DM I, SLE, smoking, neck
radiation
hypothyroidism prevalence - ANS More prevalent in women than men at a ratio of 5- 10:1
More common in older: >60 yrs increases to 6-10% of women and 2-3% of men with 13.7% with
subclinical presentation
DM diagnosis - ANS A1C: >/6.5%
FPG >/126
2 hour PP glucose >/200 during OGTT
Random: >/200 with sx
DM 2 symptoms - ANS fatigue, recurrent infections, recurrent vaginal yeast infections,
prolonged wound healing, visual changes, may have classic sx of type 1 (polys)
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, When is Niacin used? - ANS In combo with other meds to tx triglycerides
Common sign associated with parkinsons? - ANS pill rolling tremor
First line tx for OA? - ANS Acetaminophen
MOA of metformin? - ANS Pulls glucose into muscle cells to be utilized
-enhances insulin sensitivity at tissues
-Reduces glucose production by liver
When is MRI indicated in low back pain? - ANS neuro defects
Test for tenosynovitis? - ANS Finkelstein
Tests for Carpal tunnel? - ANS Phalen's and Tinnel's
Rotator cuff injury test - ANS Inability to maintain abduction
Initial treatment for diagnosis of bursitis? - ANS Rest/avoidance of activity and NSAIDs
OA risk factors? - ANS Older age, sex (women), obesity, joint injuries, genetics, bone
deformities
OGTT diagnoses what? - ANS gestational diabetes
Lab indicative of hypothyroidism? - ANS TSH primary screening test:
Increased TSH, dec free T4: primary
Central: Dec TSH, serum T4 dec, notice impaired TSH response to TRH
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% PASS
Most accurate test in diagnosing pancreatitis? - ANS LIPASE
When to d/c an ACE I based on creatinine - ANS 2.0
Predisposing factors of hyperthyroidism - ANS Fam hx of hyperthy or other autoimmune, RA,
vitiligo, pernicious anemia, trisomy 21, pregnancy/mothers with grave's, puberty, myasthenia
gravis, addison, amiodarone, Iodine contrast dye, stress, sex steroids, DM I, SLE, smoking, neck
radiation
hypothyroidism prevalence - ANS More prevalent in women than men at a ratio of 5- 10:1
More common in older: >60 yrs increases to 6-10% of women and 2-3% of men with 13.7% with
subclinical presentation
DM diagnosis - ANS A1C: >/6.5%
FPG >/126
2 hour PP glucose >/200 during OGTT
Random: >/200 with sx
DM 2 symptoms - ANS fatigue, recurrent infections, recurrent vaginal yeast infections,
prolonged wound healing, visual changes, may have classic sx of type 1 (polys)
1 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
, When is Niacin used? - ANS In combo with other meds to tx triglycerides
Common sign associated with parkinsons? - ANS pill rolling tremor
First line tx for OA? - ANS Acetaminophen
MOA of metformin? - ANS Pulls glucose into muscle cells to be utilized
-enhances insulin sensitivity at tissues
-Reduces glucose production by liver
When is MRI indicated in low back pain? - ANS neuro defects
Test for tenosynovitis? - ANS Finkelstein
Tests for Carpal tunnel? - ANS Phalen's and Tinnel's
Rotator cuff injury test - ANS Inability to maintain abduction
Initial treatment for diagnosis of bursitis? - ANS Rest/avoidance of activity and NSAIDs
OA risk factors? - ANS Older age, sex (women), obesity, joint injuries, genetics, bone
deformities
OGTT diagnoses what? - ANS gestational diabetes
Lab indicative of hypothyroidism? - ANS TSH primary screening test:
Increased TSH, dec free T4: primary
Central: Dec TSH, serum T4 dec, notice impaired TSH response to TRH
2 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
