NRNP 6531 Week 8 Knowledge Check Gastrointestinal genitourinary endocrine and hematologic conditions Fall Quarter

Question 9 0 out of 1 points Which of the following is not a common early sign of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)? Question 10 0 out of 1 points A patient has been diagnosed with hypothyroidism and thyroid hormone replacement therapy is prescribed. How long should the nurse practitioner wait before checking the patient’s TSH? Asthma b. Gastroesophageal reflux c. Acute pharyngitis d. Allergic rhinitis Selected Answer: c. Urinary retention Answers: a. Difficulty initiating a urine stream b. Nocturia c. Urinary retention d. Increased force of urine flow Selected Answer D: 8 weeks Answers: a. 1 week b. 2 Weeks Question 11 1 out of 1 points A 20 year old male patient complains of “scrotal swelling.” He states his scrotum feels heavy, but denies pain. On examination, the nurse practitioner notes trans illumination of the scrotum. What is the most likely diagnosis? Question 12 1 out of 1 points 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? weeks c. 4 weeks d. 8 weeks Selected Answer: b. Hydrocele Answers: a. Indirect inguinal hernia b. Hydrocele c. Orchitis d. Testicular torsion