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2021 NRNP 6531 An 80-year-old man with hypertension and hyperlipidemia presents with complaints of the rapid onset of severe low-back pain accompanied by abdominal pain that is gradually worsening. The patient appears pale and complains that he does not feel well. During the abdominal exam, the nurse practitioner detects a soft pulsatile mass just above the umbilicus as she palpates this area with her hand. Which of the following conditions is most likely? - ANSWER Abdominal aortic aneurysm Which of the following laboratory test is sensitive for evaluating the renal function - ANSWER Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) Which of the following groups has been recommended to be screened for thyroid disease? - ANSWER Women aged 50 years or older All of the following patients should be screened for diabetes mellitus except: - ANSWER A 30-year-old White man with hypertension A 40-year-old White woman with a body mass index (BMI) of 32 complains of colicky pain in the right upper quadrant of her abdomen that gets worse if she eats fried food