NURS 6531 Midterm Exam FALL 2025 Walden university

 Q # 51
1 out of 1 pts
A patient presents to the primary care provider complaining of a rash on his right
forehead that started yesterday and is burning and painful. The physical exam reveals
an erythematous, maculopapular rash that extends over the patient’s right eye to his
upper right forehead. Based on the history and examination, the most likely cause of
this patient’s symptoms is:


Selected
Answer: Ophthalmic
zoster


Answers: Rhus
dermatitis



Ophthalmic
zoster


Chemosis


Optic neuritis

 Q # 52
1 out of 1 pts
Before initiating an HMG CoA-reductase inhibitor for hyperlipidemia, the nurse
practitioner orders liver function studies. The patient’s aminotransferase (ALT) is
elevated. What laboratory test(s) should be ordered?


Selected
Answer: Serologic markers for
hepatitis


Answers:
Serologic markers for
hepatitis


Serum bilirubin


Serum cholesterol with HDL
and LDL


A liver biopsy

 Q # 53
1 out of 1 pts

, A patient with elevated lipids has been started on lovastatin. After 3 weeks of therapy,
he calls to report generalized muscle aches. The nurse practitioner should suspect:


Selected
Answer: Rhabdomyolysis

Answers: A drug interaction


Hepatic dysfunction


Hypersensitivity to
lovastatin


Rhabdomyolysis

 Q # 54
1 out of 1 pts
Treatment of acute vertigo includes:


Selected
Answer: Bedrest and an
antihistamine


Answers:
Bedrest and an
antihistamine


Fluids and a
decongestant


A sedative and
decongestant


Rest and a low sodium
diet

 Q # 55
1 out of 1 pts
Treatment of H.pylori includes which of the following?


Selected
Answer: A, B, and C

Answers: Proton pump
inhibitor

, Antibiotic therapy


Bismuth
subsalicylate


A and B



A, B, and C

 Q # 56
1 out of 1 pts
Carl, age 78, is brought to the office by his son, who states that his father has been
unable to see clearly since last night. Carl reports that his vision is “like looking through
a veil.” He also sees floaters and flashing lights but is not having any pain. What do you
suspect?


Selected
Answer: Retinal
detachment


Answers: Cataracts


Glaucoma



Retinal
detachment


Iritis

 Q # 57
1 out of 1 pts
In order to decrease deaths from lung cancer:


Selected
Answer: Patients should be counseled to quit
smoking

Answers: All smokers should be screened annually


All patients should be screened annually


Only high risk patients should be screened
routinely