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NURS6531 FINAL EXAM | WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | 2025/206 LATEST UPDATED | 100 % RATED AND VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS | GET AN A+
Question 2. Which of the following is a potential acquired cause of thrombophilia -
(ANSWER)Homocysteinuria
Protein C deficiency
Factor V Leiden
Antiphospholipid antibodies
Question 3
Phalen's test, 90°wrist flexion for 60 seconds, reproduces symptoms of: - (ANSWER)Ulnar
tunnel syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Tarsal tunnel syndrome
Myofascial pain syndrome
Question 4
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Which patient would benefit most from screening for type 2 diabetes? - (ANSWER)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
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? - (ANSWER)Rheumatoid
arthritis (RA)
Osteoarthritis (OA)
Lupus
Peripheral neuropathy
Question 6
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: - (ANSWER)Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole for 3 days
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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? -
(ANSWER)Parkinson's disease
Multiple sclerosis
Myasthenia gravis
Huntington's chorea
Question 8
The diagnosis of human papilloma virus (HPV) infection in males is usually made by -
(ANSWER)Clinical appearance
Viral culture
Tzanck smear
KOH prep
Question 9
The most effective intervention(s) to prevent stroke is (are): - (ANSWER)81 mg of aspirin daily
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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? - (ANSWER)Excessive ACTH
production
Administration of a glucocorticoid or ACTH
Pituitary adenoma or a non-pituitary ACTH-producing tumor
Autonomous cortisol production from adrenal tissue
Question 11
Diagnostic radiological studies are indicated for low back pain: - (ANSWER)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.
NURS6531 FINAL EXAM | WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | 2025/206 LATEST UPDATED | 100 % RATED AND VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS | GET AN A+
Question 2. Which of the following is a potential acquired cause of thrombophilia -
(ANSWER)Homocysteinuria
Protein C deficiency
Factor V Leiden
Antiphospholipid antibodies
Question 3
Phalen's test, 90°wrist flexion for 60 seconds, reproduces symptoms of: - (ANSWER)Ulnar
tunnel syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Tarsal tunnel syndrome
Myofascial pain syndrome
Question 4
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Which patient would benefit most from screening for type 2 diabetes? - (ANSWER)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
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? - (ANSWER)Rheumatoid
arthritis (RA)
Osteoarthritis (OA)
Lupus
Peripheral neuropathy
Question 6
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: - (ANSWER)Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole for 3 days
,3|Page
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? -
(ANSWER)Parkinson's disease
Multiple sclerosis
Myasthenia gravis
Huntington's chorea
Question 8
The diagnosis of human papilloma virus (HPV) infection in males is usually made by -
(ANSWER)Clinical appearance
Viral culture
Tzanck smear
KOH prep
Question 9
The most effective intervention(s) to prevent stroke is (are): - (ANSWER)81 mg of aspirin daily
, 4|Page
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? - (ANSWER)Excessive ACTH
production
Administration of a glucocorticoid or ACTH
Pituitary adenoma or a non-pituitary ACTH-producing tumor
Autonomous cortisol production from adrenal tissue
Question 11
Diagnostic radiological studies are indicated for low back pain: - (ANSWER)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.
