NUR 376 Medical-Surgical Nursing | Exam 3 (2026) | 120 Questions with Answers | HIV, Cancer, Diabetes, Endocrine Disorders

This expert-verified study resource for NUR 376 – Medical-Surgical Nursing includes 120 structured practice questions with detailed answers, designed to prepare students for Exam 3 of the 2026 academic year. It comprehensively reviews high-priority topics from immune, endocrine, and oncological nursing—organized in a straightforward Q&A format for exam success and clinical application. Core topics include: HIV/AIDS: Transmission, CD4 count staging (acute, chronic, AIDS), opportunistic infections (PCP, CMV, Kaposi sarcoma), antiretroviral therapy (ART, HAART), PrEP, PEP, HIV testing (ELISA, Western Blot, nucleic acid testing), and maternal-fetal precautions. Cancer: Types (leukemia, lymphoma, breast, bone, skin, lung), prevention strategies (primary, secondary, tertiary), staging (TNM), and treatments (chemotherapy, radiation, surgery, immunotherapy). Pain types associated with cancer and key nursing interventions are also covered. Diabetes Mellitus (Type 1 & 2): Insulin types and timing (rapid, short, intermediate, long-acting), glucose monitoring, symptoms (polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia), DKA, HHS, hypoglycemia treatment (15/15/15 rule), macro/microvascular complications, and foot care. Endocrine Disorders: Addison’s disease and Cushing’s syndrome, including causes, signs and symptoms (moon face, bronze pigmentation), hormone imbalances, diagnostic tests, and management strategies (e.g., steroid therapy, hormone replacement, monitoring labs like cortisol, potassium, sodium, and glucose). Who is this document for? BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) students ADN (Associate Degree in Nursing) students Students in Medical-Surgical Nursing, Endocrine, Oncology, or Immune-related modules NCLEX-RN candidates preparing for high-acuity care and chronic condition management This document is a high-yield, curriculum-aligned resource essential for mastering complex med-surg topics, enhancing clinical judgment, and excelling in both academic and licensing exams. Keywords: medical surgical nursing, NUR 376, HIV AIDS, ART therapy, CD4 count, cancer types, TNM staging, chemotherapy, diabetes management, insulin therapy, DKA, HHS, Addison's disease, Cushing's syndrome, endocrine disorders, NCLEX prep, nursing pharmacology