NR601 Final Exam study guide
NR601 Final Exam study guide questions and
answers 100% solved 2024-2025
You know the following statements regarding the pain of acute coronary syndrome are
true except:
a. May last longer than 20min
b. May radiate to arms, back, neck, jaw
c. Present atypically more often in men than women
d. May be retrosternal or poorly localized -Correct Answer ✔C
You are reviewing a pt chart before the exam. You note that the pt is using topical
capsaicin. You know that topical capsaicin is often used for tx of:
a. Diabetic neuropathy
b. Stress recution
c. All answers are appropriate
d. Depression -Correct Answer ✔A
You order bilat wrist XR on a 69yo man c/o pain in both wrists for 6wks not related to
known trauma. You suspect elderly onset rheumatoid arthritis. To guide tx, you look for
which radiographic finding?
a. Symmetric joint space narrowing
b. Soft tissue swelling
c. Subluxation of joints
d. Joint erosions -Correct Answer ✔D
NR601 Final Exam study guide
,NR601 Final Exam study guide
The leading cause of disability worldwide is:
a. Depression
b. Lung Ca
c. Heart dz
d. DM -Correct Answer ✔A
RD, 65yo African American female presents for annual physical. You are reviewing VS and
objective data prior to exam. Which would raise suspicion for osteoporosis?
a. Wt loss of 5lbs
b. 1in decrease in ht
c. Hair loss
d. Decreased appetite -Correct Answer ✔B
In differentiating OA from chronic gout, pseudogout, or septic arthritis, the most
valuable diagnostic study would be:
a. CBC
b. CRP
c. Synovial fluid analysis
d. ESR -Correct Answer ✔C
52yo Caucasian woman comes in for annual exam. She has mitral valve prolapse, no
symptoms. PE reveals clear/equal breath sounds, midsystolic click. You know her stage of
HF is:
NR601 Final Exam study guide
,NR601 Final Exam study guide
a. A
b. B
c. D
d. C -Correct Answer ✔B (Stage B)
Symptoms of depression distinct to elderly include:
a. Loss of pleasure in usual activities
b. Lack of emotions
c. Flat affect
d. Appetite/wt disturbances -Correct Answer ✔B
LB presents w/following hx and presentation: h/o MI 5yrs ago, currently has SOB, cough,
2+ pitting edema. Tx will be based on LB's stage of HF, which is:
a. D
b. C
c. A
d. B -Correct Answer ✔B (Stage C)
You ordered a CBC for pt you suspect has PMR. Which 2 findings are common in pt's
with PMR?
a. Normochromic, normocytic anemia and thrombocytosis
b. Macrocytic, hyperchromic anemia and leukocytopenia
NR601 Final Exam study guide
, NR601 Final Exam study guide
c. Neutropenia and hypochromic, normocytic anemia
d. Microcytic, hypochromic anemia and reticulocytopenia -Correct Answer ✔A
An example of secondary prevention you could recommend/order for elderly would be
to:
a. Provide foot care for DM pt
b. Check for fecal occult blood
c. Administer tetanus shot
d. Wear seat belts -Correct Answer ✔B
ACC 2017 Guidelines for High BP in adults discusses screening/management of other
CVD risk factors for hypertensive pts. According to the guideline, basic testing for
primary HTN includes fasting BGL, CBC, lipids, BMP, TSH, UA, EKG w/optional echo, uric
acid, and urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio.
a. True
b. False -Correct Answer ✔A
When you recommend exercise for sedentary older adult, which of the following pieces
of advice should be considered for all types of exercise?
a. Focus only on one type of exercise for the first few months
b. Only use equipment recommended by physical trainers
c. Only group exercise is beneficial to someone who has not been active in a long time
d. Start low and go slow -Correct Answer ✔D
NR601 Final Exam study guide
NR601 Final Exam study guide questions and
answers 100% solved 2024-2025
You know the following statements regarding the pain of acute coronary syndrome are
true except:
a. May last longer than 20min
b. May radiate to arms, back, neck, jaw
c. Present atypically more often in men than women
d. May be retrosternal or poorly localized -Correct Answer ✔C
You are reviewing a pt chart before the exam. You note that the pt is using topical
capsaicin. You know that topical capsaicin is often used for tx of:
a. Diabetic neuropathy
b. Stress recution
c. All answers are appropriate
d. Depression -Correct Answer ✔A
You order bilat wrist XR on a 69yo man c/o pain in both wrists for 6wks not related to
known trauma. You suspect elderly onset rheumatoid arthritis. To guide tx, you look for
which radiographic finding?
a. Symmetric joint space narrowing
b. Soft tissue swelling
c. Subluxation of joints
d. Joint erosions -Correct Answer ✔D
NR601 Final Exam study guide
,NR601 Final Exam study guide
The leading cause of disability worldwide is:
a. Depression
b. Lung Ca
c. Heart dz
d. DM -Correct Answer ✔A
RD, 65yo African American female presents for annual physical. You are reviewing VS and
objective data prior to exam. Which would raise suspicion for osteoporosis?
a. Wt loss of 5lbs
b. 1in decrease in ht
c. Hair loss
d. Decreased appetite -Correct Answer ✔B
In differentiating OA from chronic gout, pseudogout, or septic arthritis, the most
valuable diagnostic study would be:
a. CBC
b. CRP
c. Synovial fluid analysis
d. ESR -Correct Answer ✔C
52yo Caucasian woman comes in for annual exam. She has mitral valve prolapse, no
symptoms. PE reveals clear/equal breath sounds, midsystolic click. You know her stage of
HF is:
NR601 Final Exam study guide
,NR601 Final Exam study guide
a. A
b. B
c. D
d. C -Correct Answer ✔B (Stage B)
Symptoms of depression distinct to elderly include:
a. Loss of pleasure in usual activities
b. Lack of emotions
c. Flat affect
d. Appetite/wt disturbances -Correct Answer ✔B
LB presents w/following hx and presentation: h/o MI 5yrs ago, currently has SOB, cough,
2+ pitting edema. Tx will be based on LB's stage of HF, which is:
a. D
b. C
c. A
d. B -Correct Answer ✔B (Stage C)
You ordered a CBC for pt you suspect has PMR. Which 2 findings are common in pt's
with PMR?
a. Normochromic, normocytic anemia and thrombocytosis
b. Macrocytic, hyperchromic anemia and leukocytopenia
NR601 Final Exam study guide
, NR601 Final Exam study guide
c. Neutropenia and hypochromic, normocytic anemia
d. Microcytic, hypochromic anemia and reticulocytopenia -Correct Answer ✔A
An example of secondary prevention you could recommend/order for elderly would be
to:
a. Provide foot care for DM pt
b. Check for fecal occult blood
c. Administer tetanus shot
d. Wear seat belts -Correct Answer ✔B
ACC 2017 Guidelines for High BP in adults discusses screening/management of other
CVD risk factors for hypertensive pts. According to the guideline, basic testing for
primary HTN includes fasting BGL, CBC, lipids, BMP, TSH, UA, EKG w/optional echo, uric
acid, and urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio.
a. True
b. False -Correct Answer ✔A
When you recommend exercise for sedentary older adult, which of the following pieces
of advice should be considered for all types of exercise?
a. Focus only on one type of exercise for the first few months
b. Only use equipment recommended by physical trainers
c. Only group exercise is beneficial to someone who has not been active in a long time
d. Start low and go slow -Correct Answer ✔D
NR601 Final Exam study guide
