CEA Advanced Nursing Practice
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A neuropsychological test to distinguish psychosis from a psychosomatic illness.
Electrophysiologic test that depicts electrical activity on the surface of the brain
Radiologic test utilizing magnets and radio waves to provide a detailed image of
the structures of the brain
A serum test to indicate nutritional deficiencies that inhibit the formation of
neurotransmitters - Correct Answer -Electrophysiologic test that depicts electrical
activity on the surface of the brain
On physical exam, rebound tenderness most likely suggests what?
Acute choledocholithiasis
Acute appendicitis
Acute pyelonephritis
Acute cholecystitis - Correct Answer -Acute appendicitis
Voluntary guarding, rebound tenderness, abdominal pain with coughing or
localized right lower quadrant pain all suggest - Correct Answer -acute
appendicitis.
,In patients with active Lupus, the erythrocyte sedimentation rate is likely?
0.5 - 1.1
Between 11 and 20
Markedly low
Elevated - Correct Answer -Elevated
normal sed rate - Correct Answer -0-20 men 0-29 women
A 42-year-old female recalls a brief episode of chest tightness with no radiation or
chest wall injury during her new taekwondo martial arts class. This pain subsided
during "the cool down period" of her class. Which of the following is most likely
given her presentation?
Acute myocardial infarction
Hiatal hernia
Angina pectoris
Pericarditis - Correct Answer -Angina pectoris
The condition in which the patient is unable to discriminate between objects
based on touching is known as:
, Astereognosis
Agraphesthesia
Choreiform
Dysdiadochokinesia - Correct Answer -Astereognosis
A 30-year-old man with history of alcohol use disorder is being evaluated for
altered mental status. He has a negative blood alcohol level, aspartate
transaminase 100, alanine transaminase 90, hemoglobin 10, hematocrit 30,
negative stool for occult blood, negative head CT scan. What further tests should
the PMHNP order before diagnosing psychosis not otherwise specified?
EKG
Serum ceruloplasmin
Lipid profile
Hemoglobin A1C - Correct Answer -Serum ceruloplasmin
A 48-year-old obese woman experiences excessive daytime sleepiness, fatigue,
anhedonia, and apathy. Her husband reports that she snores loudly when
sleeping, and often will wake up drenched in sweat. The patient has no prior
psychiatric history and denies substance abuse. Which of the following is the most
likely cause of her symptoms?
Airway obstruction
Narcolepsy
Perimenopause
Major depression - Correct Answer -Airway obstruction
Questions And 100% Verified Answers|
Latest 2026 Update| Graded A+
A neuropsychological test to distinguish psychosis from a psychosomatic illness.
Electrophysiologic test that depicts electrical activity on the surface of the brain
Radiologic test utilizing magnets and radio waves to provide a detailed image of
the structures of the brain
A serum test to indicate nutritional deficiencies that inhibit the formation of
neurotransmitters - Correct Answer -Electrophysiologic test that depicts electrical
activity on the surface of the brain
On physical exam, rebound tenderness most likely suggests what?
Acute choledocholithiasis
Acute appendicitis
Acute pyelonephritis
Acute cholecystitis - Correct Answer -Acute appendicitis
Voluntary guarding, rebound tenderness, abdominal pain with coughing or
localized right lower quadrant pain all suggest - Correct Answer -acute
appendicitis.
,In patients with active Lupus, the erythrocyte sedimentation rate is likely?
0.5 - 1.1
Between 11 and 20
Markedly low
Elevated - Correct Answer -Elevated
normal sed rate - Correct Answer -0-20 men 0-29 women
A 42-year-old female recalls a brief episode of chest tightness with no radiation or
chest wall injury during her new taekwondo martial arts class. This pain subsided
during "the cool down period" of her class. Which of the following is most likely
given her presentation?
Acute myocardial infarction
Hiatal hernia
Angina pectoris
Pericarditis - Correct Answer -Angina pectoris
The condition in which the patient is unable to discriminate between objects
based on touching is known as:
, Astereognosis
Agraphesthesia
Choreiform
Dysdiadochokinesia - Correct Answer -Astereognosis
A 30-year-old man with history of alcohol use disorder is being evaluated for
altered mental status. He has a negative blood alcohol level, aspartate
transaminase 100, alanine transaminase 90, hemoglobin 10, hematocrit 30,
negative stool for occult blood, negative head CT scan. What further tests should
the PMHNP order before diagnosing psychosis not otherwise specified?
EKG
Serum ceruloplasmin
Lipid profile
Hemoglobin A1C - Correct Answer -Serum ceruloplasmin
A 48-year-old obese woman experiences excessive daytime sleepiness, fatigue,
anhedonia, and apathy. Her husband reports that she snores loudly when
sleeping, and often will wake up drenched in sweat. The patient has no prior
psychiatric history and denies substance abuse. Which of the following is the most
likely cause of her symptoms?
Airway obstruction
Narcolepsy
Perimenopause
Major depression - Correct Answer -Airway obstruction
