NR511 Week 8 Final Exam Description
with questions and well verified
answers actual exam!!! 2026
A favorable prognostic trend - ANSWER -Reuben, age 24, has HIV and just had a routine
viral load test done. The results show a falling viral load. What does this indicate?
enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) - ANSWER -Cost-effective screening test
for HIV status
C-reactive protein - ANSWER -Nonspecific blood test for inflammatory process severity
Dopamine - ANSWER -Neurotransmitter blocked by cocaine, causing stimulation
pain at the elbow with resisted movements at the wrist and forearm - ANSWER -Mrs.
Thomas was seen in the office complaining of pain and point tenderness in the area ofce
complaining of pain and point tenderness in the area of her elbow. The pain has increased
following a day of gardening one week ago. A physical finding that differentiates the diagnosis
and is most consistent with lateral epicondylitiserentiates the diagnosis and is most consistent
with lateral epicondylitis (tenniselbow)is:
The uninvolved side should be examined initially and then compared to the
involved side - ANSWER -Which of the following statements concerning the
musculoskeletal examination is true?
, Morning stiffness - ANSWER -Sign of inflammatory etiology in musculoskeletal pain
dogs - ANSWER -Cause the greatest percentage of mammalian bites
Transvaginal ultrasound - ANSWER -A 48-year-old woman is seen in the clinic with
complaints of prolonged heavy menstrual periods. She is pale and states she can no longer
exercise. Pelvic exam reveals a single, very large mass. Which of the following diagnostic tests
should the clinician order first?
"Control of glucose will help postpone or delay complications."
"Regularly checking blood sugar will help establish a routine."
"Monitoring glucose will promote a sense of control."
All of the above - ANSWER -Adiabetic patient asks the clinician why he needs to check
his blood sugar at home even
when he feels good. Which of the following responses would be most appropriate?
TSH - ANSWER -A 25-year-old patient presents to the clinic with fatigue, cold
intolerance, weight gain, and constipation for the past 3 months. On physical examination, the
clinician notices a sinus bradycardia; muscular stiffness; coarse, dry hair; and a delay in
relaxation in deep tendon reflexes. Which of the following tests should be ordered next?
c. Glucotrol - ANSWER -Type 2 diabetes medication not prescribed during pregnancy
An enlarged rubbery gland - ANSWER -During a DRE on a 75-year-old man, the clinician
suspects the patient has prostate cancer. What physical finding should make the clinician
suspicious?
Immobilize the insect with 2% lidocaine - ANSWER -Initial step for a child with an insect
in the ear canal
Iron-deficiency anemia - ANSWER -Most common cause of microcytic anemia
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
Parkinson's disease
with questions and well verified
answers actual exam!!! 2026
A favorable prognostic trend - ANSWER -Reuben, age 24, has HIV and just had a routine
viral load test done. The results show a falling viral load. What does this indicate?
enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) - ANSWER -Cost-effective screening test
for HIV status
C-reactive protein - ANSWER -Nonspecific blood test for inflammatory process severity
Dopamine - ANSWER -Neurotransmitter blocked by cocaine, causing stimulation
pain at the elbow with resisted movements at the wrist and forearm - ANSWER -Mrs.
Thomas was seen in the office complaining of pain and point tenderness in the area ofce
complaining of pain and point tenderness in the area of her elbow. The pain has increased
following a day of gardening one week ago. A physical finding that differentiates the diagnosis
and is most consistent with lateral epicondylitiserentiates the diagnosis and is most consistent
with lateral epicondylitis (tenniselbow)is:
The uninvolved side should be examined initially and then compared to the
involved side - ANSWER -Which of the following statements concerning the
musculoskeletal examination is true?
, Morning stiffness - ANSWER -Sign of inflammatory etiology in musculoskeletal pain
dogs - ANSWER -Cause the greatest percentage of mammalian bites
Transvaginal ultrasound - ANSWER -A 48-year-old woman is seen in the clinic with
complaints of prolonged heavy menstrual periods. She is pale and states she can no longer
exercise. Pelvic exam reveals a single, very large mass. Which of the following diagnostic tests
should the clinician order first?
"Control of glucose will help postpone or delay complications."
"Regularly checking blood sugar will help establish a routine."
"Monitoring glucose will promote a sense of control."
All of the above - ANSWER -Adiabetic patient asks the clinician why he needs to check
his blood sugar at home even
when he feels good. Which of the following responses would be most appropriate?
TSH - ANSWER -A 25-year-old patient presents to the clinic with fatigue, cold
intolerance, weight gain, and constipation for the past 3 months. On physical examination, the
clinician notices a sinus bradycardia; muscular stiffness; coarse, dry hair; and a delay in
relaxation in deep tendon reflexes. Which of the following tests should be ordered next?
c. Glucotrol - ANSWER -Type 2 diabetes medication not prescribed during pregnancy
An enlarged rubbery gland - ANSWER -During a DRE on a 75-year-old man, the clinician
suspects the patient has prostate cancer. What physical finding should make the clinician
suspicious?
Immobilize the insect with 2% lidocaine - ANSWER -Initial step for a child with an insect
in the ear canal
Iron-deficiency anemia - ANSWER -Most common cause of microcytic anemia
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
Parkinson's disease
