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MN 552 EXAM VERSION 1& 2|| LATELY UPDATED
QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT ANSWERS ALREADY
GRADED A+|| LATEST AND COMPLETE UPDATE 2025
WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS|| ASSURED PASS!!
POLYPHARMACY-major contributor to confusion in older
adults Which statement about confusion is true?
a. Confusion is a disease process.
b. Confusion is always temporary.
c. Age is a reliable predictor of confusion.
d. Polypharmacy is a major contributor to confusion in older adults.
CONCERN ABOUT A DIAGNOSIS OF DEMENTIA-Pt may have a hard time
finding words DELERIUM-One of the things that can cause is chronic kidney disease
TRIGGER FOR MIGRAINES-red wine (Merlot)
DIZZINESS AND VERTIGO-Decrease swelling in ear DIAMOX
Sondra’s peripheral vestibular disease causes dizziness and vertigo. Which of the following
medications will help to decrease edema in the labyrinth of the ear?
a. Meclizine
b. Diphenhydramine
c. Diamox
d. Promethazine
ABSENT SEIZURE-One of the hallmark features is a blank
stare The hallmark of an absence seizure is:
a. No activity at all
b. A blank stare
c. Urine is usually voided involuntarily
d. The attack usually lasts several minutes
MS-Classic presenter might be a 25yo female
Which of the following persons fits the classic description of a patient with multiple sclerosis (MS)?
a. A teenage male
b. A 65-year-old male
c. A 25-year-old female
d. A 60-year-old female
O2 THERAPY-Treatment of cluster HA and migraines
When administered at the beginning of an attack, oxygen therapy may help this kind of headache?
a. Tension
b. Migraine
c. Cluster
d. Stress
CVA-Ischemic stroke, thrombolytic therapy within 3 hours of symptoms
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Intravenous thrombolytic therapy following an ischemic CVA should be given within how many
hours of symptom onset?
a. 1 hour
b. 3 hours
c. 6 hours
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d. 12 hours
MINI MENTAL STATUS EXAM (MMSE)-May help diagnose Alzheimer’s
disease A score of 20 to 25 on this test indicates early-stage Alzheimer’s
disease:
a. SLUMS
b. MoCA
c. FAST
d. MMSE
ALZHEIMER’S- Characterized by impaired learning, cognitive disturbances, language and function
disturbances Which condition is characterized by the impaired ability to learn new information along with
either a cognitive disturbance in language, function, or perception?
a. Guillain-Barré syndrome
b. Parkinson’s disease
c. Alzheimer’s disease
d. Delirium
COGWHEELING-Jerky movement in hand when moving joint/elbow PARKINSON’S disease. Also
FREEZING PHENOMENOM is also a hallmark
29. The ‘freezing phenomenon’ is a cardinal feature of?
a. Parkinson’s disease
b. Alzheimer’s disease
c. A CVA
d. Bell’s palsy
A ratchet-like rhythmic contraction, especially in the hand, during passive stretching is known as?
a. Spinothalamic dysfunction
b. Ratcheting
c. Cogwheeling
d. Hand tremors
NATALIZAMUB- Monthly IV tx for MS, usually after failed Interferon injections
Julie has relapsing-remitting muscular sclerosis. She has not had a good response to interferon.
Which medication might help given intravenously once a month?
a. Glatiramer acetate
b. Natalizumab
c. Fingolimod
d. Glucocorticoids
SEIZURES-Each state has their own laws regarding driving after suffering a seizure
Which statement is true regarding driving and patients with a seizure disorder?
a. Once diagnosed with a seizure disorder, patients must never drive again.
b. After being seizure free for 6 months, patients may drive.
c. Each state has different laws governing driving for individuals with a seizure
disorder.
d. These persons may drive but never alone
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90% of HA have no pathological cause
About 90% of all headaches are?
a. Tension
b. Migraine
c. Cluster
d. Without pathological cause
FUNCTIONAL ACITIVITY QUESTIONAIRE-Ask the patient about a current news event for that
week Which of the following activities is part of the functional activities questionnaire?
a. Asking the patient to unravel a Rubik’s cube
b. Determining if the patient can drive on the highway
c. Asking the patient about a news event from the current week
d. Seeing if the patient can keep his or her home clean
CAROTID ENDARECTOMY-Only for symptomatic pt, >50% blockage, MITRAL STENOSIS
Carotid endarterectomy should be considered only for symptomatic patients with greater than what percentage
of stenosis?
a. Greater than 25%
b. Greater than 50%
c. Greater than 75%
d. Only for 100% occlusion
MIGRAINES-Light sensitivity (photophobia)
Which of the following is the most commonly experienced symptom of migraine?
a. Light sensitivity
b. Pulsatile pain
c. Sound sensitivity
d. Experiencing an aura
PARKINSON’S PLUS SYNDROME-postural instability
Which of the following signs is seen in a patient with more advanced PD?
a. Resting tremor
b. Bradykinesia
c. Rigidity
d. Postural instability
HUNTINGTON’S CHOREA/DISEASE-rhythmic, dancelike movements
6.The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with Huntingtons disease. Which of the following are
considered hallmark clinical manifestations of this disorder? (Select all that apply.)
1.Intellectual decline
2.Weight loss
3.Decreased appetite
4.Reduced blood pressure
5.Nausea
6. Abnormal movements
BELLS PALSY-Recovery usually within 3-6 months
MN 552 EXAM VERSION 1& 2|| LATELY UPDATED
QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT ANSWERS ALREADY
GRADED A+|| LATEST AND COMPLETE UPDATE 2025
WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS|| ASSURED PASS!!
POLYPHARMACY-major contributor to confusion in older
adults Which statement about confusion is true?
a. Confusion is a disease process.
b. Confusion is always temporary.
c. Age is a reliable predictor of confusion.
d. Polypharmacy is a major contributor to confusion in older adults.
CONCERN ABOUT A DIAGNOSIS OF DEMENTIA-Pt may have a hard time
finding words DELERIUM-One of the things that can cause is chronic kidney disease
TRIGGER FOR MIGRAINES-red wine (Merlot)
DIZZINESS AND VERTIGO-Decrease swelling in ear DIAMOX
Sondra’s peripheral vestibular disease causes dizziness and vertigo. Which of the following
medications will help to decrease edema in the labyrinth of the ear?
a. Meclizine
b. Diphenhydramine
c. Diamox
d. Promethazine
ABSENT SEIZURE-One of the hallmark features is a blank
stare The hallmark of an absence seizure is:
a. No activity at all
b. A blank stare
c. Urine is usually voided involuntarily
d. The attack usually lasts several minutes
MS-Classic presenter might be a 25yo female
Which of the following persons fits the classic description of a patient with multiple sclerosis (MS)?
a. A teenage male
b. A 65-year-old male
c. A 25-year-old female
d. A 60-year-old female
O2 THERAPY-Treatment of cluster HA and migraines
When administered at the beginning of an attack, oxygen therapy may help this kind of headache?
a. Tension
b. Migraine
c. Cluster
d. Stress
CVA-Ischemic stroke, thrombolytic therapy within 3 hours of symptoms
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Intravenous thrombolytic therapy following an ischemic CVA should be given within how many
hours of symptom onset?
a. 1 hour
b. 3 hours
c. 6 hours
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d. 12 hours
MINI MENTAL STATUS EXAM (MMSE)-May help diagnose Alzheimer’s
disease A score of 20 to 25 on this test indicates early-stage Alzheimer’s
disease:
a. SLUMS
b. MoCA
c. FAST
d. MMSE
ALZHEIMER’S- Characterized by impaired learning, cognitive disturbances, language and function
disturbances Which condition is characterized by the impaired ability to learn new information along with
either a cognitive disturbance in language, function, or perception?
a. Guillain-Barré syndrome
b. Parkinson’s disease
c. Alzheimer’s disease
d. Delirium
COGWHEELING-Jerky movement in hand when moving joint/elbow PARKINSON’S disease. Also
FREEZING PHENOMENOM is also a hallmark
29. The ‘freezing phenomenon’ is a cardinal feature of?
a. Parkinson’s disease
b. Alzheimer’s disease
c. A CVA
d. Bell’s palsy
A ratchet-like rhythmic contraction, especially in the hand, during passive stretching is known as?
a. Spinothalamic dysfunction
b. Ratcheting
c. Cogwheeling
d. Hand tremors
NATALIZAMUB- Monthly IV tx for MS, usually after failed Interferon injections
Julie has relapsing-remitting muscular sclerosis. She has not had a good response to interferon.
Which medication might help given intravenously once a month?
a. Glatiramer acetate
b. Natalizumab
c. Fingolimod
d. Glucocorticoids
SEIZURES-Each state has their own laws regarding driving after suffering a seizure
Which statement is true regarding driving and patients with a seizure disorder?
a. Once diagnosed with a seizure disorder, patients must never drive again.
b. After being seizure free for 6 months, patients may drive.
c. Each state has different laws governing driving for individuals with a seizure
disorder.
d. These persons may drive but never alone
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90% of HA have no pathological cause
About 90% of all headaches are?
a. Tension
b. Migraine
c. Cluster
d. Without pathological cause
FUNCTIONAL ACITIVITY QUESTIONAIRE-Ask the patient about a current news event for that
week Which of the following activities is part of the functional activities questionnaire?
a. Asking the patient to unravel a Rubik’s cube
b. Determining if the patient can drive on the highway
c. Asking the patient about a news event from the current week
d. Seeing if the patient can keep his or her home clean
CAROTID ENDARECTOMY-Only for symptomatic pt, >50% blockage, MITRAL STENOSIS
Carotid endarterectomy should be considered only for symptomatic patients with greater than what percentage
of stenosis?
a. Greater than 25%
b. Greater than 50%
c. Greater than 75%
d. Only for 100% occlusion
MIGRAINES-Light sensitivity (photophobia)
Which of the following is the most commonly experienced symptom of migraine?
a. Light sensitivity
b. Pulsatile pain
c. Sound sensitivity
d. Experiencing an aura
PARKINSON’S PLUS SYNDROME-postural instability
Which of the following signs is seen in a patient with more advanced PD?
a. Resting tremor
b. Bradykinesia
c. Rigidity
d. Postural instability
HUNTINGTON’S CHOREA/DISEASE-rhythmic, dancelike movements
6.The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with Huntingtons disease. Which of the following are
considered hallmark clinical manifestations of this disorder? (Select all that apply.)
1.Intellectual decline
2.Weight loss
3.Decreased appetite
4.Reduced blood pressure
5.Nausea
6. Abnormal movements
BELLS PALSY-Recovery usually within 3-6 months
