MN 568 MIDTERM AND FINAL EXAM | COMPLETE
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MN 568 Midterm Exam 2025
Which of the following statements regarding pulmonary function is true?
a. Cigarette smoking accelerates the decline in pulmonary function tenfold
b. Smoking cessation can reverse most pathological changes
c. Cigarette smoking decreases mucus production
d. There is a normal age-related decline in pulmonary function ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------There is a normal age-related decline in
pulmonary function
Supplemental oxygen for how many hours per day has been shown to
improve the mortality associated with COPD? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-
----------------15-18 hours
The barrel chest characteristic of emphysema is a result of: ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------hyperinflation
Which ethnic group has the highest lung cancer incidence and mortality
rates? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------African American men
A pt is 66in in height, weighing 200lbs, and newly diagnosed with T2DM.
Her fasting plasma glucose level is 215mg/dL. What is the best initial
,treatment? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Diet and exercise for 6
week trial
The clinician suspects that a client seen in the office has hyperthyroidism.
Which of the following tests should the clinician order on the initial visit?
-High sensitivity thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) and free T4
-Free T4 and serum calcium
-Free T3 and T4
-TSH and thyroxin antibodies ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------
High sensitivity thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) and free T4
A pt whit T2DM asks the clinician why she needs to exercise. In order to
answer her, the clinician must understand that exercise has what effect on
the pt with T2DM?
-Reduces postprandial blood glucose
-Reduces triglycerides and increases HDL
-Reduces total cholesterol-
All of the above ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------All of the above
A pt with T1DM comes to the clinic c/o feeling nervous and clammy. He
states that he took his insulin this morning but was late for work and did not
eat breakfast. Which action should the clinician take first.
-Check his blood sugar
-Have him drink 4oz of juice
-Call 911
-Ask him about his usual eating habits ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------
------Have him drink 4oz of juice
,A pt with T2DM comes to the clinic after reading about metformin in a
magazine. Which of the following conditions that the patient also has would
be a contraindication to taking metformin?
-Ketoacidosis
-Cirrhosis
-Hypoglycemic episodes
-All of the above ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------All of the above
A 25yo pt presents to the clinic with fatigue, cold intolerance, wt gain, and
constipation for the past 3mo. On physical exam, 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?
-Serum calcium
-TSH
-Electrolytes
-Urine specific gravity ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------TSH
The clinician has been doing diabetic teaching for a pt with type 1 diabetes.
Which of the following statements by the pt would indicate that teaching
has been effective? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------I know I need
to have my eyes checked every year.
A 64yo man with T2DM presents to the clinic with the complaint of "my feet
feel like they're on fire." He has a loss of vibratory sense, +1 Achilles reflex,
and a tack embedded in his left heel. Which of the following would be an
appropriate treatment?
-Tricyclic antidepressants
-Capsaicin cream
-Vitamin B12 injections
-Insulin ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Tricyclic antidepressants
, After removing a tack from a T2DM pt's heel and evaluating the site for
infection, what is the best plan for this pt?
-Suggest she use a heating pad to improve circulation
-Refer to a podiatrist for a foot care treatment plan
-Send her for acupuncture treatments
-All of the above ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Refer to a
podiatrist for a foot care treatment plan
Joyce is seen in the clinic c/o vague symptoms of nervousness and
irritability. She says that her hair will not hold a permanent wave anymore.
On physical exam, the clinician finds an irregular heartbeat and brisk
reflexes. The differential dx should include which of the following
conditions?
-Myxedema
-Thyrotoxicosis
-Cushing's syndrome
-Pan-hypopituitarism ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------
Thyrotoxicosis
The pt is prescribed radioactive iodine (RAI) and asks the clinician how this
drug works. The clinician's response should include which of the following
data?
-RAI prevents the peripheral conversion of T4 to T3
-RAI binds free T4
-RAI destroys thyroid tissue
-RAI reduces freely circulating iodine ---------CORRECT ANSWER------------
-----RAI destroys thyroid tissue
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS | ALREADY
GRADED A+ | VERIFIED ANSWERS | LATEST
VERSIONS 2025 (JUST RELEASED)
MN 568 Midterm Exam 2025
Which of the following statements regarding pulmonary function is true?
a. Cigarette smoking accelerates the decline in pulmonary function tenfold
b. Smoking cessation can reverse most pathological changes
c. Cigarette smoking decreases mucus production
d. There is a normal age-related decline in pulmonary function ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------There is a normal age-related decline in
pulmonary function
Supplemental oxygen for how many hours per day has been shown to
improve the mortality associated with COPD? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-
----------------15-18 hours
The barrel chest characteristic of emphysema is a result of: ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------hyperinflation
Which ethnic group has the highest lung cancer incidence and mortality
rates? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------African American men
A pt is 66in in height, weighing 200lbs, and newly diagnosed with T2DM.
Her fasting plasma glucose level is 215mg/dL. What is the best initial
,treatment? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Diet and exercise for 6
week trial
The clinician suspects that a client seen in the office has hyperthyroidism.
Which of the following tests should the clinician order on the initial visit?
-High sensitivity thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) and free T4
-Free T4 and serum calcium
-Free T3 and T4
-TSH and thyroxin antibodies ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------
High sensitivity thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) and free T4
A pt whit T2DM asks the clinician why she needs to exercise. In order to
answer her, the clinician must understand that exercise has what effect on
the pt with T2DM?
-Reduces postprandial blood glucose
-Reduces triglycerides and increases HDL
-Reduces total cholesterol-
All of the above ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------All of the above
A pt with T1DM comes to the clinic c/o feeling nervous and clammy. He
states that he took his insulin this morning but was late for work and did not
eat breakfast. Which action should the clinician take first.
-Check his blood sugar
-Have him drink 4oz of juice
-Call 911
-Ask him about his usual eating habits ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------
------Have him drink 4oz of juice
,A pt with T2DM comes to the clinic after reading about metformin in a
magazine. Which of the following conditions that the patient also has would
be a contraindication to taking metformin?
-Ketoacidosis
-Cirrhosis
-Hypoglycemic episodes
-All of the above ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------All of the above
A 25yo pt presents to the clinic with fatigue, cold intolerance, wt gain, and
constipation for the past 3mo. On physical exam, 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?
-Serum calcium
-TSH
-Electrolytes
-Urine specific gravity ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------TSH
The clinician has been doing diabetic teaching for a pt with type 1 diabetes.
Which of the following statements by the pt would indicate that teaching
has been effective? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------I know I need
to have my eyes checked every year.
A 64yo man with T2DM presents to the clinic with the complaint of "my feet
feel like they're on fire." He has a loss of vibratory sense, +1 Achilles reflex,
and a tack embedded in his left heel. Which of the following would be an
appropriate treatment?
-Tricyclic antidepressants
-Capsaicin cream
-Vitamin B12 injections
-Insulin ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Tricyclic antidepressants
, After removing a tack from a T2DM pt's heel and evaluating the site for
infection, what is the best plan for this pt?
-Suggest she use a heating pad to improve circulation
-Refer to a podiatrist for a foot care treatment plan
-Send her for acupuncture treatments
-All of the above ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Refer to a
podiatrist for a foot care treatment plan
Joyce is seen in the clinic c/o vague symptoms of nervousness and
irritability. She says that her hair will not hold a permanent wave anymore.
On physical exam, the clinician finds an irregular heartbeat and brisk
reflexes. The differential dx should include which of the following
conditions?
-Myxedema
-Thyrotoxicosis
-Cushing's syndrome
-Pan-hypopituitarism ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------
Thyrotoxicosis
The pt is prescribed radioactive iodine (RAI) and asks the clinician how this
drug works. The clinician's response should include which of the following
data?
-RAI prevents the peripheral conversion of T4 to T3
-RAI binds free T4
-RAI destroys thyroid tissue
-RAI reduces freely circulating iodine ---------CORRECT ANSWER------------
-----RAI destroys thyroid tissue
