NR 511 Final Actual Questions and Correct Answers
Q1
The most cost-effective screening test for determining HIV status is which of the following?
Answer: Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay
Q2
Which blood test is a nonspecific method and most helpfulfor evaluating the severity andcourse of
aninflammatory process?
Answer: C-reactive protein (CRP
Q3
Cocaine acts as a stimulant by blocking the reuptake of which neurotransmitter?
Answer: Dopamine
Q4
Mrs. Thomas was seen in the office complaining of pain andpoint tenderness in the area of her elbow
The pain has increasedfollowing a day of gardening one week ago. A physical finding that differentiates
the diagnosis and is most consistent with lateralepicondylitis (tennis elbow) is
Answer: Pain at the elbow with resisted movements at the wrist and forearm
Q5
Which of the following statements concerning themusculoskeletal examination is true?
Answer: The uninvolved side should be examined initially and then compared to the involved side
Q6
Which of the following signs or symptoms indicate aninflammatory etiology to musculoskeletal pain?
Answer: Morning stiffness
Q7
Which causes the greatestpercentage of mammalian bites?
Answer: Dogs
, Q8
A 48-year-old woman is seen in the clinic with complaints ofprolonged heavy menstrual periods.She is
pale and states she can nolonger exercise. Pelvic exam reveals a single, very large mass. Which of the
following diagnostic tests should the clinician order first?
Answer: Transvaginal ultrasound
Q9
A diabetic patient asks the clinician why he needs to checkhis blood sugar at home even when he feels
good. Which of thefollowing responses would be most appropriate?
Answer: Control of glucose will help postpone or delay complications.""Regularly checking blood
sugar will help
establish a routine.""Monitoring glucose will promote a sense of control."ALL OF THE ABOVE
Q10
Which of the following medications for type 2 diabetesmellitus should not be prescribed during
pregnancy?
Answer: Glucotrol
Q11
During a DRE on a 75-year-old man, the clinician suspectsthe patient has prostate cancer. What physical
finding should make theclinician suspicious?
Answer: An enlarged rubbery gland
Q12
Eddie, age 4, presents to the ED with a live insect trapped inhis ear canal causing a lot of distress. What
should be your first step?
Answer: Immobilize the insect with 2% lidocaine
Q13
What is the most common cause of microcytic anemia?
Answer: Iron-deficiency anemia
Q14
An 82-year-old man is seen in the primary care office withcomplaints of dribbling urine anddifficulty
starting his stream. Which of the following should be included in the list of differential diagnoses?
Answer: Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) Parkinson's disease Prostate cancer All of theabove
Q1
The most cost-effective screening test for determining HIV status is which of the following?
Answer: Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay
Q2
Which blood test is a nonspecific method and most helpfulfor evaluating the severity andcourse of
aninflammatory process?
Answer: C-reactive protein (CRP
Q3
Cocaine acts as a stimulant by blocking the reuptake of which neurotransmitter?
Answer: Dopamine
Q4
Mrs. Thomas was seen in the office complaining of pain andpoint tenderness in the area of her elbow
The pain has increasedfollowing a day of gardening one week ago. A physical finding that differentiates
the diagnosis and is most consistent with lateralepicondylitis (tennis elbow) is
Answer: Pain at the elbow with resisted movements at the wrist and forearm
Q5
Which of the following statements concerning themusculoskeletal examination is true?
Answer: The uninvolved side should be examined initially and then compared to the involved side
Q6
Which of the following signs or symptoms indicate aninflammatory etiology to musculoskeletal pain?
Answer: Morning stiffness
Q7
Which causes the greatestpercentage of mammalian bites?
Answer: Dogs
, Q8
A 48-year-old woman is seen in the clinic with complaints ofprolonged heavy menstrual periods.She is
pale and states she can nolonger exercise. Pelvic exam reveals a single, very large mass. Which of the
following diagnostic tests should the clinician order first?
Answer: Transvaginal ultrasound
Q9
A diabetic patient asks the clinician why he needs to checkhis blood sugar at home even when he feels
good. Which of thefollowing responses would be most appropriate?
Answer: Control of glucose will help postpone or delay complications.""Regularly checking blood
sugar will help
establish a routine.""Monitoring glucose will promote a sense of control."ALL OF THE ABOVE
Q10
Which of the following medications for type 2 diabetesmellitus should not be prescribed during
pregnancy?
Answer: Glucotrol
Q11
During a DRE on a 75-year-old man, the clinician suspectsthe patient has prostate cancer. What physical
finding should make theclinician suspicious?
Answer: An enlarged rubbery gland
Q12
Eddie, age 4, presents to the ED with a live insect trapped inhis ear canal causing a lot of distress. What
should be your first step?
Answer: Immobilize the insect with 2% lidocaine
Q13
What is the most common cause of microcytic anemia?
Answer: Iron-deficiency anemia
Q14
An 82-year-old man is seen in the primary care office withcomplaints of dribbling urine anddifficulty
starting his stream. Which of the following should be included in the list of differential diagnoses?
Answer: Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) Parkinson's disease Prostate cancer All of theabove
