NUR 6531 SET 3 QUESTIONS WITH
THE RIGHT ANSWERS
Question 2. Which of the following is a potential acquired cause of thrombophilia - correct answers-
Homocysteinuria
Protein C deficiency
Factor V Leiden
Antiphospholipid antibodies
Question 3
Phalen's test, 90°wrist flexion for 60 seconds, reproduces symptoms of: - correct answers-Ulnar tunnel
syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Tarsal tunnel syndrome
Myofascial pain syndrome
Question 4
Which patient would benefit most from screening for type 2 diabetes? - correct answers-A 30 year old
female with unintended weight loss.
A 25 year old male with family history of type 1 diabetes
An obese female with recurrent vaginitis
A 50 year old hyperlipidemic male
Question 5
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? - correct answers-Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
Osteoarthritis (OA)
Lupus
Peripheral neuropathy
Question 6
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: - correct answers-Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole for 3 days
,Ciprofloxacin for 7-10 days
Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole for 14 days
Ciprofloxacin for 3 days
A thymectomy is usually recommended in the early treatment of which disease? - correct answers-
Parkinson's disease
Multiple sclerosis
Myasthenia gravis
Huntington's chorea
Question 8
The diagnosis of human papilloma virus (HPV) infection in males is usually made by - correct answers-
Clinical appearance
Viral culture
Tzanck smear
KOH prep
Question 9
The most effective intervention(s) to prevent stroke is (are): - correct answers-81 mg of aspirin daily
Carotid endarterectomy for patients with high-grade carotid lesions
Routine screening for carotid artery stenosis with auscultation for bruits
Smoking cessation and treatment of hypertension
Question 10
What is the most common cause of Cushing's syndrome? - correct answers-Excessive ACTH production
Administration of a glucocorticoid or ACTH
Pituitary adenoma or a non-pituitary ACTH-producing tumor
Autonomous cortisol production from adrenal tissue
Question 11
Diagnostic radiological studies are indicated for low back pain: - correct answers-Routinely after 3 weeks
of low back pain symptoms.
To screen for spondylolithiasis in patients less than 20 years of age with 2 weeks of more of low back
pain.
When there is a suspicion of a space-occupying lesion, fracture, cauda equina, or infection.
,As a part of a pre-employment physical when heavy lifting is included in the job description.
Question 12
After treating a patient for Helicobacter pylori infection, what test do you order to see if it has been
cured? - correct answers-An enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay titer
A urea breath test
A rapid urease test
A repeat endoscopy
Question 13
Which appropriate test for the initial assessment of Alzheimer's disease provides the performance
ratings on 10 complex, higher order activities? - correct answers-MMSE
CAGE questionnaire
FAQ - Functional Activities Questionnaire
Holmes and Rahe social readjustment scale
Question 14
Major depression occurs most often in which of the following conditions? - correct answers-A.
Myocardial infarction
Parkinson's disease
Stroke
Alzheimer's disease
Question 15
Which of the following statements about multiple sclerosis (MS) is correct? - correct answers-MS is a
chronic, untreatable illness that is almost always fatal.
MS is a disease of steadily progressive and unrelenting neurologic deterioration.
MS is a chronic, treatable illness with unknown cause and a variable course.
Patients with MS who take active steps to improve their health have the best cure rate.
Question 16
Diagnostic evaluation of hypothyroidism reveals: - correct answers-Elevated TSH and decreased T4
Decreased TSH and increased T4
Decreased TSH and decreased T3
Elevated TSH and increased T4
, Question 17
Risk factors for prostate cancer include all of the following except: - correct answers-Family history
Benign prostatic hypertrophy
African American race
Age
Question 18
What information should patients with diabetes and their families receive about hypoglycemia? -
correct answers-Hypoglycemia is a rare complication.
Hypoglycemia requires professional medical treatment.
Hypoglycemia is serious, dangerous, and can be fatal if not treated quickly.
Hypoglycemia occurs only as a result of insulin overdose.
Question 19
Which history is commonly found in a patient with glomerulonephritis? - correct answers-Beta-
hemolytic strep infection
Frequent urinary tract infections
Kidney stones
Hypotension
Question 20
Which of the following is characteristic of a manic episode? - correct answers-weight loss of gain
insomnia or hypersomnia
diminished ability to think or concentrate
grandiose delusions
Question 21
Central obesity, "moon" face, and dorsocervical fat pad are associated with: - correct answers-Metabolic
syndrome
Unilateral pheochromocytoma
Cushing's syndrome
None of the above
Question 22
THE RIGHT ANSWERS
Question 2. Which of the following is a potential acquired cause of thrombophilia - correct answers-
Homocysteinuria
Protein C deficiency
Factor V Leiden
Antiphospholipid antibodies
Question 3
Phalen's test, 90°wrist flexion for 60 seconds, reproduces symptoms of: - correct answers-Ulnar tunnel
syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Tarsal tunnel syndrome
Myofascial pain syndrome
Question 4
Which patient would benefit most from screening for type 2 diabetes? - correct answers-A 30 year old
female with unintended weight loss.
A 25 year old male with family history of type 1 diabetes
An obese female with recurrent vaginitis
A 50 year old hyperlipidemic male
Question 5
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? - correct answers-Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
Osteoarthritis (OA)
Lupus
Peripheral neuropathy
Question 6
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: - correct answers-Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole for 3 days
,Ciprofloxacin for 7-10 days
Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole for 14 days
Ciprofloxacin for 3 days
A thymectomy is usually recommended in the early treatment of which disease? - correct answers-
Parkinson's disease
Multiple sclerosis
Myasthenia gravis
Huntington's chorea
Question 8
The diagnosis of human papilloma virus (HPV) infection in males is usually made by - correct answers-
Clinical appearance
Viral culture
Tzanck smear
KOH prep
Question 9
The most effective intervention(s) to prevent stroke is (are): - correct answers-81 mg of aspirin daily
Carotid endarterectomy for patients with high-grade carotid lesions
Routine screening for carotid artery stenosis with auscultation for bruits
Smoking cessation and treatment of hypertension
Question 10
What is the most common cause of Cushing's syndrome? - correct answers-Excessive ACTH production
Administration of a glucocorticoid or ACTH
Pituitary adenoma or a non-pituitary ACTH-producing tumor
Autonomous cortisol production from adrenal tissue
Question 11
Diagnostic radiological studies are indicated for low back pain: - correct answers-Routinely after 3 weeks
of low back pain symptoms.
To screen for spondylolithiasis in patients less than 20 years of age with 2 weeks of more of low back
pain.
When there is a suspicion of a space-occupying lesion, fracture, cauda equina, or infection.
,As a part of a pre-employment physical when heavy lifting is included in the job description.
Question 12
After treating a patient for Helicobacter pylori infection, what test do you order to see if it has been
cured? - correct answers-An enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay titer
A urea breath test
A rapid urease test
A repeat endoscopy
Question 13
Which appropriate test for the initial assessment of Alzheimer's disease provides the performance
ratings on 10 complex, higher order activities? - correct answers-MMSE
CAGE questionnaire
FAQ - Functional Activities Questionnaire
Holmes and Rahe social readjustment scale
Question 14
Major depression occurs most often in which of the following conditions? - correct answers-A.
Myocardial infarction
Parkinson's disease
Stroke
Alzheimer's disease
Question 15
Which of the following statements about multiple sclerosis (MS) is correct? - correct answers-MS is a
chronic, untreatable illness that is almost always fatal.
MS is a disease of steadily progressive and unrelenting neurologic deterioration.
MS is a chronic, treatable illness with unknown cause and a variable course.
Patients with MS who take active steps to improve their health have the best cure rate.
Question 16
Diagnostic evaluation of hypothyroidism reveals: - correct answers-Elevated TSH and decreased T4
Decreased TSH and increased T4
Decreased TSH and decreased T3
Elevated TSH and increased T4
, Question 17
Risk factors for prostate cancer include all of the following except: - correct answers-Family history
Benign prostatic hypertrophy
African American race
Age
Question 18
What information should patients with diabetes and their families receive about hypoglycemia? -
correct answers-Hypoglycemia is a rare complication.
Hypoglycemia requires professional medical treatment.
Hypoglycemia is serious, dangerous, and can be fatal if not treated quickly.
Hypoglycemia occurs only as a result of insulin overdose.
Question 19
Which history is commonly found in a patient with glomerulonephritis? - correct answers-Beta-
hemolytic strep infection
Frequent urinary tract infections
Kidney stones
Hypotension
Question 20
Which of the following is characteristic of a manic episode? - correct answers-weight loss of gain
insomnia or hypersomnia
diminished ability to think or concentrate
grandiose delusions
Question 21
Central obesity, "moon" face, and dorsocervical fat pad are associated with: - correct answers-Metabolic
syndrome
Unilateral pheochromocytoma
Cushing's syndrome
None of the above
Question 22
