NR601 Final Exam Test Questions and Answers Rated A
You know the following statements regarding the pain of
acute coronary syndrome are true except:
a. May last longer than 20min C
b. May radiate to arms, back, neck, jaw
c. Present atypically more often in men than women
d. May be retrosternal or poorly localized
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
a. Diabetic neuropathy
b. Stress reduction
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?
D
a. Symmetric joint space narrowing
b. Soft tissue swelling
c. Subluxation of joints
d. Joint erosions
The leading cause of disability worldwide is:
a. Depression
A
b. Lung Ca
c. Heart dz
d. DM
, NR601 Final Exam Test Questions and Answers Rated A
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?
B
a. Wt loss of 5lbs
b. 1in decrease in ht
c. Hair loss
d. Decreased appetite
In ditterentiating OA from chronic gout, pseudogout, or
septic arthritis, the most valuable diagnostic study would
be:
C
a. CBC
b. CRP
c. Synovial fluid analysis
d. ESR
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:
B (Stage B)
a. A
b. B
c. D
d. C
Symptoms of depression distinct to elderly include:
a. Loss of pleasure in usual activities
B
b. Lack of emotions
c. Flat attect
d. Appetite/wt disturbances
, NR601 Final Exam Test Questions and Answers Rated A
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:
B (Stage C)
a. D
b. C
c. A
d. B
You ordered a CBC for pt you suspect has PMR. Which 2
findings are common in pt's with PMR?
a. Normochromic, normocytic anemia and thrombocyto-
A
sis
b. Macrocytic, hyperchromic anemia and leukocytopenia
c. Neutropenia and hypochromic, normocytic anemia
d. Microcytic, hypochromic anemia and reticulocytopenia
An example of secondary prevention you could recom-
mend/order for elderly would be to:
a. Provide foot care for DM pt B
b. Check for fecal occult blood
c. Administer tetanus shot
d. Wear seat belts
ACC 2017 Guidelines for High BP in adults discusses
screening/management of other CVD risk factors for hy-
pertensive pts. According to the guideline, basic testing
for primary HTN includes fasting BGL, CBC, lipids, BMP, A
TSH, UA, EKG w/optional echo, uric acid, and urinary al-
bumin-to-creatinine ratio.
, NR601 Final Exam Test Questions and Answers Rated A
a. True
b. False
When you recommend exercise for sedentary older adult,
which of the following pieces of advice should be consid-
ered for all types of exercise?
a. Focus only on one type of exercise for the first few
months D
b. Only use equipment recommended by physical train-
ers
c. Only group exercise is beneficial to someone who has
not been active in a long time
d. Start low and go slow
You're reviewing CXR report on 56yo male who presented
w/increasing SOB. You suspect COPD. You know the dx
can be made with a high degree of accuracy if 2 of the
following criteria are met:
1. Flattening of diaphragm w/blunting of costophrenic 1 and 3
angle on PA film
2. Upper zone redistribution of pulmonary blood flow
(cephalization)
3. Abnormally enlarged retrosternal space
4. Signs of interstitial edema
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: C
a. Yearly
b. Monthly
You know the following statements regarding the pain of
acute coronary syndrome are true except:
a. May last longer than 20min C
b. May radiate to arms, back, neck, jaw
c. Present atypically more often in men than women
d. May be retrosternal or poorly localized
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
a. Diabetic neuropathy
b. Stress reduction
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?
D
a. Symmetric joint space narrowing
b. Soft tissue swelling
c. Subluxation of joints
d. Joint erosions
The leading cause of disability worldwide is:
a. Depression
A
b. Lung Ca
c. Heart dz
d. DM
, NR601 Final Exam Test Questions and Answers Rated A
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?
B
a. Wt loss of 5lbs
b. 1in decrease in ht
c. Hair loss
d. Decreased appetite
In ditterentiating OA from chronic gout, pseudogout, or
septic arthritis, the most valuable diagnostic study would
be:
C
a. CBC
b. CRP
c. Synovial fluid analysis
d. ESR
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:
B (Stage B)
a. A
b. B
c. D
d. C
Symptoms of depression distinct to elderly include:
a. Loss of pleasure in usual activities
B
b. Lack of emotions
c. Flat attect
d. Appetite/wt disturbances
, NR601 Final Exam Test Questions and Answers Rated A
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:
B (Stage C)
a. D
b. C
c. A
d. B
You ordered a CBC for pt you suspect has PMR. Which 2
findings are common in pt's with PMR?
a. Normochromic, normocytic anemia and thrombocyto-
A
sis
b. Macrocytic, hyperchromic anemia and leukocytopenia
c. Neutropenia and hypochromic, normocytic anemia
d. Microcytic, hypochromic anemia and reticulocytopenia
An example of secondary prevention you could recom-
mend/order for elderly would be to:
a. Provide foot care for DM pt B
b. Check for fecal occult blood
c. Administer tetanus shot
d. Wear seat belts
ACC 2017 Guidelines for High BP in adults discusses
screening/management of other CVD risk factors for hy-
pertensive pts. According to the guideline, basic testing
for primary HTN includes fasting BGL, CBC, lipids, BMP, A
TSH, UA, EKG w/optional echo, uric acid, and urinary al-
bumin-to-creatinine ratio.
, NR601 Final Exam Test Questions and Answers Rated A
a. True
b. False
When you recommend exercise for sedentary older adult,
which of the following pieces of advice should be consid-
ered for all types of exercise?
a. Focus only on one type of exercise for the first few
months D
b. Only use equipment recommended by physical train-
ers
c. Only group exercise is beneficial to someone who has
not been active in a long time
d. Start low and go slow
You're reviewing CXR report on 56yo male who presented
w/increasing SOB. You suspect COPD. You know the dx
can be made with a high degree of accuracy if 2 of the
following criteria are met:
1. Flattening of diaphragm w/blunting of costophrenic 1 and 3
angle on PA film
2. Upper zone redistribution of pulmonary blood flow
(cephalization)
3. Abnormally enlarged retrosternal space
4. Signs of interstitial edema
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: C
a. Yearly
b. Monthly
