NRNP 6531 Final Exam Practice
Questions with Accurate Answers |
Brand New Edition
1. Which of the following is a potential acquired cause of thrombophilia -
ANSWER Antiphospholipid antibodies
2. Phalen's test, 90°wrist flexion for 60 seconds, reproduces symptoms of: -
ANSWER Carpal tunnel syndrome
3. Which patient would benefit most from screening for type 2 diabetes? -
ANSWER an obese female with recurrent vaginitis
4. Which history is commonly found in a patient with glomerulonephritis? -
ANSWER Beta-hemolytic streptococcal infection
(uri or skin infection caused by these bacteria)
5. Which of the following is characteristic of a manic episode? - ANSWER
grandiose delusions
6. Central obesity, "moon" face, and dorsocervical fat pad are associated with:
- ANSWER Cushings syndrome
7. Which of the following is the most common cause of low back pain? -
ANSWER Lumbar disc disease
,8. A middle-aged female presents complaining of recent weight loss. The
physical exam reveals an enlarged painless cervical lymph node. The
differential diagnosis for this patient's problem includes: - ANSWER
infection
9. An 81-year-old female is diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. When considering
drug therapy for this patient, the nurse practitioner is most concerned with
which of the following side effects? - ANSWER Hypoglycemia
10.A patient has HIV infection and is having a problem with massive diarrhea.
You suspect the cause is - ANSWER cryptosporidiosis
11.Which of the following is the most common causative organism of
nongonococcal urethritis? - ANSWER Chlamydia trachomatis
12.The most common symptoms of transient ischemic attack (TIA) include -
ANSWER lower limb weakness, slur speech, partial vision loss, gait change
13.Diagnostic evaluation for urinary calculi includes:
A. Urinalysis and culture
B. Non contrast CT
C. Serum calcium
D. All of the above - ANSWER D. All of the above
14.What is the first symptom seen in the majority of patients with Parkinson's
disease? - ANSWER resting tremor
15.A 21-year-old female presents to the office complaining of urinary
frequency and urinary burning. The nurse practitioner suspects a urinary
tract infection when the urinalysis reveals - ANSWER 10- white blood cells
per high-powered field
,16.A 72 year old female patient reports a 6 month history of gradually
progressive swollen and painful distal interphalangeal (DIP) joints of one
hand. She has no systemic symptoms but the erythrocyte sedimentation rate
(ESR), antinuclear antibody (ANA), and rheumatoid factor (RF) are all
minimally elevated. What is the most likely diagnosis? - ANSWER
ostheoaethritis
17.A 32 year old male patient complains of urinary frequency and burning on
urination for 3 days. Urinalysis reveals bacteriuria. He denies any past
history of urinary tract infection. The initial treatment should be: -
ANSWER trimethoprim sulfamethoxazole for 3 dyas
18.A thymectomy is usually recommended in the early treatment of which
disease? - ANSWER Myasthenia Gravis
19.The diagnosis of human papilloma virus (HPV) infection in males is usually
made by - ANSWER clinical appearance (examination of the lesison)
20.The most effective intervention(s) to prevent stroke is (are): - ANSWER
smoking cessation and treatment of hypertension
21.What is the most common cause of Cushing's syndrome? - ANSWER
Administration of a glucocorticoid or ACTH
22.Which of the following medications may predispose the patient to
hypoglycemia? - ANSWER Beta-adrenergic blockers
23.Diagnostic radiological studies are indicated for low back pain: - ANSWER
When there is a suspicion of a space-occupying lesion, fracture, cauda
equina, or infection.
, 24.After treating a patient for Helicobacter pylori infection, what test do you
order to see if it has been cured? - ANSWER A urea breath test
25.Which appropriate test for the initial assessment of Alzheimer's disease
provides the performance ratings on 10 complex, higher order activities? -
ANSWER FAQ - Functional Activities Questionnaire
26.Major depression occurs most often in which of the following conditions? -
ANSWER stroke
27.Which of the following statements about multiple sclerosis (MS) is correct?
- ANSWER MS is a chronic, treatable illness with unknown cause and a
variable course.
28.Diagnostic evaluation of hypothyroidism reveals: - ANSWER Elevated
TSH and decreased T4
29.Risk factors for prostate cancer include all of the following except: -
ANSWER Benign prostatic hypertrophy
30.What information should patients with diabetes and their families receive
about hypoglycemia? - ANSWER Hypoglycemia is serious, dangerous, and
can be fatal if not treated quickly.
A 26 year old female presents with elbow pain that is described as aching and
burning. There is point tenderness along the lateral aspect of the elbow and painful
passive flexion and extension. She reports she has been playing tennis almost daily
for the past month. The most likely diagnosis is: - ANSWER Lateral epicondylitis
Questions with Accurate Answers |
Brand New Edition
1. Which of the following is a potential acquired cause of thrombophilia -
ANSWER Antiphospholipid antibodies
2. Phalen's test, 90°wrist flexion for 60 seconds, reproduces symptoms of: -
ANSWER Carpal tunnel syndrome
3. Which patient would benefit most from screening for type 2 diabetes? -
ANSWER an obese female with recurrent vaginitis
4. Which history is commonly found in a patient with glomerulonephritis? -
ANSWER Beta-hemolytic streptococcal infection
(uri or skin infection caused by these bacteria)
5. Which of the following is characteristic of a manic episode? - ANSWER
grandiose delusions
6. Central obesity, "moon" face, and dorsocervical fat pad are associated with:
- ANSWER Cushings syndrome
7. Which of the following is the most common cause of low back pain? -
ANSWER Lumbar disc disease
,8. A middle-aged female presents complaining of recent weight loss. The
physical exam reveals an enlarged painless cervical lymph node. The
differential diagnosis for this patient's problem includes: - ANSWER
infection
9. An 81-year-old female is diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. When considering
drug therapy for this patient, the nurse practitioner is most concerned with
which of the following side effects? - ANSWER Hypoglycemia
10.A patient has HIV infection and is having a problem with massive diarrhea.
You suspect the cause is - ANSWER cryptosporidiosis
11.Which of the following is the most common causative organism of
nongonococcal urethritis? - ANSWER Chlamydia trachomatis
12.The most common symptoms of transient ischemic attack (TIA) include -
ANSWER lower limb weakness, slur speech, partial vision loss, gait change
13.Diagnostic evaluation for urinary calculi includes:
A. Urinalysis and culture
B. Non contrast CT
C. Serum calcium
D. All of the above - ANSWER D. All of the above
14.What is the first symptom seen in the majority of patients with Parkinson's
disease? - ANSWER resting tremor
15.A 21-year-old female presents to the office complaining of urinary
frequency and urinary burning. The nurse practitioner suspects a urinary
tract infection when the urinalysis reveals - ANSWER 10- white blood cells
per high-powered field
,16.A 72 year old female patient reports a 6 month history of gradually
progressive swollen and painful distal interphalangeal (DIP) joints of one
hand. She has no systemic symptoms but the erythrocyte sedimentation rate
(ESR), antinuclear antibody (ANA), and rheumatoid factor (RF) are all
minimally elevated. What is the most likely diagnosis? - ANSWER
ostheoaethritis
17.A 32 year old male patient complains of urinary frequency and burning on
urination for 3 days. Urinalysis reveals bacteriuria. He denies any past
history of urinary tract infection. The initial treatment should be: -
ANSWER trimethoprim sulfamethoxazole for 3 dyas
18.A thymectomy is usually recommended in the early treatment of which
disease? - ANSWER Myasthenia Gravis
19.The diagnosis of human papilloma virus (HPV) infection in males is usually
made by - ANSWER clinical appearance (examination of the lesison)
20.The most effective intervention(s) to prevent stroke is (are): - ANSWER
smoking cessation and treatment of hypertension
21.What is the most common cause of Cushing's syndrome? - ANSWER
Administration of a glucocorticoid or ACTH
22.Which of the following medications may predispose the patient to
hypoglycemia? - ANSWER Beta-adrenergic blockers
23.Diagnostic radiological studies are indicated for low back pain: - ANSWER
When there is a suspicion of a space-occupying lesion, fracture, cauda
equina, or infection.
, 24.After treating a patient for Helicobacter pylori infection, what test do you
order to see if it has been cured? - ANSWER A urea breath test
25.Which appropriate test for the initial assessment of Alzheimer's disease
provides the performance ratings on 10 complex, higher order activities? -
ANSWER FAQ - Functional Activities Questionnaire
26.Major depression occurs most often in which of the following conditions? -
ANSWER stroke
27.Which of the following statements about multiple sclerosis (MS) is correct?
- ANSWER MS is a chronic, treatable illness with unknown cause and a
variable course.
28.Diagnostic evaluation of hypothyroidism reveals: - ANSWER Elevated
TSH and decreased T4
29.Risk factors for prostate cancer include all of the following except: -
ANSWER Benign prostatic hypertrophy
30.What information should patients with diabetes and their families receive
about hypoglycemia? - ANSWER Hypoglycemia is serious, dangerous, and
can be fatal if not treated quickly.
A 26 year old female presents with elbow pain that is described as aching and
burning. There is point tenderness along the lateral aspect of the elbow and painful
passive flexion and extension. She reports she has been playing tennis almost daily
for the past month. The most likely diagnosis is: - ANSWER Lateral epicondylitis
