NURS 6531 Final Exam 2023 Brand New Questions Included 100% Verified

Question 2. Which of the following is a potential acquired cause of thrombophilia? Question 3 Phalen’s test, 90°wrist flexion for 60 seconds, reproduces symptoms of: Ulnar tunnel syndrome Carpal tunnel syndrome Tarsal tunnel syndrome Myofascial pain syndrome Question 4 Which patient would benefit most from screening for type 2 diabetes? A 30 year old female with unintended weight loss. A 25 year old male with family history of type 1 diabetes An obese female with recurrent vaginitis A 50 year old hyperlipidemic male Question 5 Homocysteinuria Protein C deficiency Factor V Leiden Antiphospholipid antibodies Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) Osteoarthritis (OA) Lupus Peripheral neuropathy Question 6 Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole for 3 days Ciprofloxacin for 7-10 days Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole for 14 days Ciprofloxacin for 3 days A thymectomy is usually recommended in the early treatment of which disease? A 32 year old male patient complains of urinary frequency and burning on urination for 3 days. Urinalysis reveals bacteriuria. He denies any past history of urinary tract infection. The initial treatment should be: A 72 year old female patient reports a 6 month history of gradually progressive swollen and painful distal interphalangeal (DIP) joints of one hand. She has no systemic symptoms but the erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), antinuclear antibody (ANA), and rheumatoid factor (RF) are all minimally elevated. What is the most likely diagnosis? Parkinson’s disease Multiple sclerosis Myasthenia gravis Huntington’s Question 8 The diagnosis of human papilloma virus (HPV) infection in males is usually made by: Clinical appearance Viral culture Tzanck smear KOH prep Question 9 The most effective intervention(s) to prevent stroke is (are): 81 mg of aspirin daily Carotid endarterectomy for patients with high-grade carotid lesions Routine screening for carotid artery stenosis with auscultation for bruits Smoking cessation and treatment of hypertension Question 10 What is the most common cause of Cushing’s syndrome? Excessive ACTH production Administration of a glucocorticoid or ACTH Pituitary adenoma or a non-pituitary ACTHproducing tumor Autonomous cortisol production from adrenal tissue chorea Question 11 Routinely after 3 weeks of low back pain symptoms. To screen for spondylolithiasis in patients less than 20 years of age with 2 weeks of more of low back pain. When there is a suspicion of a space-occupying lesion, fracture, cauda equina, or infection. As a part of a pre-employment physical when heavy lifting is included in the job description. Question 12 An enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay titer A urea breath test A rapid urease test A repeat endoscopy Question 13 MMSE CAGE questionnaire FAQ – Functional Activities Questionnaire Holmes and Rahe social readjustment scale Question 14 Major depression occurs most often in which of the following conditions? Which appropriate test for the initial assessment of Alzheimer’s disease provides the performance ratings on 10 complex, higher order activities? After treating a patient for Helicobacter pylori infection, what test do you order to see if it has been cured? Diagnostic radiological studies are indicated for low back pain: A. Myocardial infarction Parkinson’s disease Stroke Alzheimer’s disease Question 15 Which of the following statements about multiple sclerosis (MS) is correct? MS is a chronic, untreatable illness that is almost always fatal. MS is a disease of steadily progressive and unrelenting neurologic deterioration. MS is a chronic, treatable illness with unknown cause and a variable course. Patients with MS who take active steps to improve their health have the best cure rate. Question 16 Diagnostic evaluation of hypothyroidism reveals: Elevated TSH and decreased T4 Decreased TSH and increased T4 Decreased TSH and decreased T3 Elevated TSH and increased T4 Question 17 Risk factors for prostate cancer include all of the following except: Family history Benign prostatic hypertrophy African American race Age Question 18 Hypoglycemia is a rare complication. Hypoglycemia requires professional medical treatment. Hypoglycemia is serious, dangerous, and can be fatal if not treated quickly. Hypoglycemia occurs only as a result of insulin overdose. Question 19 Which history is commonly found in a patient with glomerulonephritis? Beta-hemolytic strep infection Frequent urinary tract infections Kidney stones Hypotension Question 20 Which of the following is characteristic of a manic episode? weight loss of gain What information should patients with diabetes and their families receive about hypoglycemia? insomnia or hypersomnia diminished ability to think or concentrate grandiose delusions Question 21 Central obesity, “moon” face, and dorsocervical fat pad are associated with: Metabolic syndrome Unilateral pheochromocytoma Cushing’s syndrome None of the above Question 22 Which of the following is the most common cause of low back pain? Lumbar disc disease Spinal stenosis Traumatic fracture Osteoporosis Question 23 Infection Toxoplasmosis A middle-aged female presents complaining of recent weight loss. The physical exam reveals an enlarged painless cervical lymph node. The differential diagnosis for this patient’s problem includes: Mononucleosi s All of the above None of the above Question 24 Weight gain Fracture risk Hypoglyce mia Weight loss Question 25 cryptococcosi s toxoplasmosi s cryptosporidi osis cytomegalovi ru A patient has HIV infection and is having a problem with massive diarrhea. You suspect the cause is: An 81-year-old female is diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. When considering drug therapy for this patient, the nurse practitioner is most concerned with which of the following side effects? Question 26 Which of the following is the most common causative organism of nongonococcal urethritis? Chlamydia trachomatis Ureaplasma urealyticum Mycoplasma hominis Trichonomas vaginalis Question 27 The most common symptoms of transient ischemic attack (TIA) include: Nausea, vomiting, syncope, incontinence, dizziness, and seizure. Weakness in an extremity, abruptly slurred speech, or partial loss of vision, and sudden gait changes. Headache and visual symptoms such as bright spots or sparkles crossing the visual field. Gradual onset of ataxia, vertigo, generalized weakness, or lightheadedness Question 28 What is the first symptom seen in the majority of patients with Parkinson’s disease? Rigidity Bradykinesi a Rest tremor Flexed posture Question 29 1–4 red blood cells per highpowered field Specific gravity 1.012 Urobilinogen 10- white blood cells per high- powered field Question 30 Radial tunnel syndrome Ulnar collateral ligament sprain Olecranon bursitis Lateral epicondylitis Question 31 Depression Panic disorder Anxiety Post-traumatic stress disorder Question 32 Maria, age 17, was raped when she was 13 year old. She is now experiencing sleeping problems, flashbacks, and depression. What is your initial diagnosis? A 26 year old female presents with elbow pain that is described as aching and burning. There is point tenderness along the lateral aspect of the elbow and painful passive flexion and extension. She reports she has been playing tennis almost daily for the past month. The most likely diagnosis is: A 21-year-old female presents to the office complaining of urinary frequency and urinary burning. The nurse practitioner suspects a urinary tract infection when the urinalysis reveals Trauma Tight shoes Arthritis flare Hydrochlorothia zide Question 33 Which of the following is a contraindication for metformin therapy? Insulin therapy Creatinine > 1.5 Edema None of the above Question 34 A positive drawer sign supports a diagnosis of: Sciatica Cruciate ligament injury Meniscal injury Patellar ligament injury An elderly man is started on lisinopril and hydrochlorhiazide for hypertension. Three days later, he returns to the office complaining of left great toe pain. On exam, the nurse practitioner notes an edematous, erythematous tender left great toe. The likely precipitant of this patient’s pain is: Question 35 Apples Pepperm int Cucumb ers Popsicles Question 36 A patient taking levothyroxine is being over-replaced. What condition is he at risk for? Osteoporo sis Constipati on Depressio n Exopthal mia