NR601/NR 601 Final Exam Questions with Verified Answers
(Correct Update)
Question 1: 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?
Answer: D
Question 2: 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?
Answer: B
Question 3: You ordered a CBC for pt you suspect has PMR. Which 2 findings are common in pt's
with PMR?
Answer: A
Question 4: You have completed the first follow up visit for a new COPD pt who is in stable
condition. The pt asks how often he needs to follow up for COPD. You state that stable COPD pts
should return for follow up eval:
Answer: C
Question 5: The prevalence of depression in nursing home residents is __________ greater than
adults living in the community.
Answer: B
Question 6: ACC 2017 guidelines for high BP in adults, adults w/stage 1 HTN and high ASCVD risk
should be managed w/both nonpharm and antihypertensive drug therapy. You know the pt should
return for a follow up appointment which includes BP check in:
Answer: C
Question 7: Mrs. G, 65yo Caucasian, presents for her annual physical. Chart review reveals she
smokes 1PPD, drinks 2 beers every evening since she retired. She does not exercise, likes to sit and
knit. As part of health maintenance, DEXA was ordered. You have received results, T-score of -2.0,
which is consistent with:
Answer: B
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(Correct Update)
Question 1: 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?
Answer: D
Question 2: 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?
Answer: B
Question 3: You ordered a CBC for pt you suspect has PMR. Which 2 findings are common in pt's
with PMR?
Answer: A
Question 4: You have completed the first follow up visit for a new COPD pt who is in stable
condition. The pt asks how often he needs to follow up for COPD. You state that stable COPD pts
should return for follow up eval:
Answer: C
Question 5: The prevalence of depression in nursing home residents is __________ greater than
adults living in the community.
Answer: B
Question 6: ACC 2017 guidelines for high BP in adults, adults w/stage 1 HTN and high ASCVD risk
should be managed w/both nonpharm and antihypertensive drug therapy. You know the pt should
return for a follow up appointment which includes BP check in:
Answer: C
Question 7: Mrs. G, 65yo Caucasian, presents for her annual physical. Chart review reveals she
smokes 1PPD, drinks 2 beers every evening since she retired. She does not exercise, likes to sit and
knit. As part of health maintenance, DEXA was ordered. You have received results, T-score of -2.0,
which is consistent with:
Answer: B
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