NR 601 FiNal exam 2025/2026
Mr. A, experienced a brief onset of right sided weakness, slurred speech and
confusion yesterday. The symptoms have resolved and the CT is normal. What is
the next step of the plan for Mr. A?
a. assure the patient that he will not experience the symptoms again
b. identify modifiable cardiovascular risk factors
c. order ASA 81mg stat
d. order a stat EEG and administer O2 by mask - Answer-b. identify modifiable
cardiovascular risk factors
A 56-year old male patient screened for diabetes has a fasting plasma glucose
level of 96mg/dl. The nurse practitioner management plan includes:
a. repeat fasting plasma glucose in three years
b. prescribe Metformin 500mg po BID
c. repeat fasting plasma glucose in one year
d. refer to ophthalmology for eye exam - Answer-a. repeat fasting plasma glucose
in three years
RW, a 57 year old native American female, presents to the office. RW states she
feels irritable and has difficulty concentrating as well as fallingn asleep and staying
aleep. She states she is worried about her finances, her husband has just lost his
job. The NP diagnoses anxiety. The NP prescribes a first line treatment which is
,a. Diazepam
b. Clonazepam
c. Ariprprazole
d. Paroxetine - Answer-d. Paroxetine
The majority of patients enrolled in hospice care die:
a. in the hospital
b. in an inpatient hospice facility
c. in a nursing home
d. at home - Answer-d. at home
A middle aged patient has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. What
influences the nurse practitioners descision to begin pharmacological treatment
for this patient?
a. medications initiated at first sign of unilateral involvement
b. gait instability requiring the use of a cane
c. intentional tremors
d. symptoms interfering with functional ability - Answer-d. symptoms interfering
with functional ability
,Which of the following is a role of the advanced practice nurse in palliative cancer
care?
a. detecting cancer in asymptomatic paitents or those with specific symptoms
b. arranging for follow up including patiennts
c. identifying and managing complications of care
d. all of the above - Answer-d. all of the above
The most common sustained rhythmic disorder, which consists of fibrillatory p
waves is:
a. AV block
b. atrial tachycardia
c. atrial fibrillation
d. atrial flutter - Answer-c. atrial fibrillation
, According to the Sexually presentation, atrophic vaginitis
a. the symptomsm are the same for each woman
b. creates a more acidic vaginal environment
c. is a contributing factor for frequent urinary tract infections
d. is not treated with vaginal lubricants - Answer-c. is a contributing factor for
frequent urinary tract infections
Which of the following is the most appropriate screening tool for delirium?
a. St Louis University Mental Status Exam (SLUMS)
b. Montreal Cognitive Assessment
c. Lawton Scale of instrumental Activities of Daily Living
d. Confusion Assessment Model - Answer-d. Confusion Assessment Model
A drug that can be used to treat two very common symptoms in a dying patient
(pain and dyspnea_ is:
a. lorazepam
b. Gabapentin
c. Methadone
d. Morphine - Answer-d. Morphine
Mr. A, experienced a brief onset of right sided weakness, slurred speech and
confusion yesterday. The symptoms have resolved and the CT is normal. What is
the next step of the plan for Mr. A?
a. assure the patient that he will not experience the symptoms again
b. identify modifiable cardiovascular risk factors
c. order ASA 81mg stat
d. order a stat EEG and administer O2 by mask - Answer-b. identify modifiable
cardiovascular risk factors
A 56-year old male patient screened for diabetes has a fasting plasma glucose
level of 96mg/dl. The nurse practitioner management plan includes:
a. repeat fasting plasma glucose in three years
b. prescribe Metformin 500mg po BID
c. repeat fasting plasma glucose in one year
d. refer to ophthalmology for eye exam - Answer-a. repeat fasting plasma glucose
in three years
RW, a 57 year old native American female, presents to the office. RW states she
feels irritable and has difficulty concentrating as well as fallingn asleep and staying
aleep. She states she is worried about her finances, her husband has just lost his
job. The NP diagnoses anxiety. The NP prescribes a first line treatment which is
,a. Diazepam
b. Clonazepam
c. Ariprprazole
d. Paroxetine - Answer-d. Paroxetine
The majority of patients enrolled in hospice care die:
a. in the hospital
b. in an inpatient hospice facility
c. in a nursing home
d. at home - Answer-d. at home
A middle aged patient has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. What
influences the nurse practitioners descision to begin pharmacological treatment
for this patient?
a. medications initiated at first sign of unilateral involvement
b. gait instability requiring the use of a cane
c. intentional tremors
d. symptoms interfering with functional ability - Answer-d. symptoms interfering
with functional ability
,Which of the following is a role of the advanced practice nurse in palliative cancer
care?
a. detecting cancer in asymptomatic paitents or those with specific symptoms
b. arranging for follow up including patiennts
c. identifying and managing complications of care
d. all of the above - Answer-d. all of the above
The most common sustained rhythmic disorder, which consists of fibrillatory p
waves is:
a. AV block
b. atrial tachycardia
c. atrial fibrillation
d. atrial flutter - Answer-c. atrial fibrillation
, According to the Sexually presentation, atrophic vaginitis
a. the symptomsm are the same for each woman
b. creates a more acidic vaginal environment
c. is a contributing factor for frequent urinary tract infections
d. is not treated with vaginal lubricants - Answer-c. is a contributing factor for
frequent urinary tract infections
Which of the following is the most appropriate screening tool for delirium?
a. St Louis University Mental Status Exam (SLUMS)
b. Montreal Cognitive Assessment
c. Lawton Scale of instrumental Activities of Daily Living
d. Confusion Assessment Model - Answer-d. Confusion Assessment Model
A drug that can be used to treat two very common symptoms in a dying patient
(pain and dyspnea_ is:
a. lorazepam
b. Gabapentin
c. Methadone
d. Morphine - Answer-d. Morphine
