NSG6020 3P EXAM QUESTIONS WITH 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS
Headache Sign - correct answer-
Which sign does not warrant immediate investigation? E.g., relieved by common analgesics.
Migraine Arteries - correct answer-
During a migraine, what happens to cerebral arteries? E.g., they dilate or constrict.
Bipolar Suspicion - correct answer-Symptom indicating high suspicion for bipolar disorder in a 15-year-
old. E.g., blurting out answers in class.
Breast Cancer Risk - correct answer-Identifying a non-
associated risk factor for breast cancer. E.g., low socioeconomic status.
Bulimia Weight - correct answer-Characteristic weight status of a 26-year-
old woman with bulimia. E.g., very underweight.
Asthma Medication - correct answer-Medication used to relieve acute wheezing in asthma. E.g., short-
acting beta agonist.
Incontinence Medication - correct answer-Medication possibly responsible for incontinence in an 80-
year-old. E.g., Tagamet (cimetidine).
Hyperandrogenism Indicator - correct answer-
Identifying a sign of hyperandrogenism in an adolescent female. E.g., hirsutism.
Synovial Joint - correct answer-Identifying a type of joint. E.g., shoulder.
Digoxin Level Change - correct answer-
Reason for a sudden change in digoxin levels in a patient. E.g., decreased creatinine clearance.
, Sinusitis Contraindication - correct answer-
Medication contraindicated in a child with acute sinusitis. E.g., nasal steroids.
PAD Calf Pain - correct answer-
Describing the calf pain associated with peripheral artery disease. E.g., dull aching or cramping.
Jugular Venous Distention - correct answer-Symptom associated with chest pain. E.g., heart failure.
Hepatitis Immunization - correct answer-
Immunization protecting against a virus causing chronic liver disease. E.g., Hepatitis B.
Scalp Condition in Pediatrics - correct answer-
Likely diagnosis for a pediatric patient with scaling and hair loss patches on the scalp. E.g., tinea capitis
.
Mouth Sore Diagnosis - correct answer-Diagnosis for a 70-year-
old with a sore mouth and specific tongue appearance. E.g., pernicious anemia.
Leg Pain Diagnosis - correct answer-Likely diagnosis for a 62-year-
old male with leg pain worsened by ambulation. E.g., lumbar flexion improvement.
Ankylosing Spondylitis - correct answer-
Chronic inflammatory arthritis affecting the spine and large joints
Cauda Equina Syndrome - correct answer-Compression of the nerve roots at the end of the spinal cord
Bursitis - correct answer-Inflammation of the fluid-filled sac near joints
Spinal Stenosis - correct answer-
Narrowing of the spinal canal causing pressure on the spinal cord or nerves
CORRECT ANSWERS
Headache Sign - correct answer-
Which sign does not warrant immediate investigation? E.g., relieved by common analgesics.
Migraine Arteries - correct answer-
During a migraine, what happens to cerebral arteries? E.g., they dilate or constrict.
Bipolar Suspicion - correct answer-Symptom indicating high suspicion for bipolar disorder in a 15-year-
old. E.g., blurting out answers in class.
Breast Cancer Risk - correct answer-Identifying a non-
associated risk factor for breast cancer. E.g., low socioeconomic status.
Bulimia Weight - correct answer-Characteristic weight status of a 26-year-
old woman with bulimia. E.g., very underweight.
Asthma Medication - correct answer-Medication used to relieve acute wheezing in asthma. E.g., short-
acting beta agonist.
Incontinence Medication - correct answer-Medication possibly responsible for incontinence in an 80-
year-old. E.g., Tagamet (cimetidine).
Hyperandrogenism Indicator - correct answer-
Identifying a sign of hyperandrogenism in an adolescent female. E.g., hirsutism.
Synovial Joint - correct answer-Identifying a type of joint. E.g., shoulder.
Digoxin Level Change - correct answer-
Reason for a sudden change in digoxin levels in a patient. E.g., decreased creatinine clearance.
, Sinusitis Contraindication - correct answer-
Medication contraindicated in a child with acute sinusitis. E.g., nasal steroids.
PAD Calf Pain - correct answer-
Describing the calf pain associated with peripheral artery disease. E.g., dull aching or cramping.
Jugular Venous Distention - correct answer-Symptom associated with chest pain. E.g., heart failure.
Hepatitis Immunization - correct answer-
Immunization protecting against a virus causing chronic liver disease. E.g., Hepatitis B.
Scalp Condition in Pediatrics - correct answer-
Likely diagnosis for a pediatric patient with scaling and hair loss patches on the scalp. E.g., tinea capitis
.
Mouth Sore Diagnosis - correct answer-Diagnosis for a 70-year-
old with a sore mouth and specific tongue appearance. E.g., pernicious anemia.
Leg Pain Diagnosis - correct answer-Likely diagnosis for a 62-year-
old male with leg pain worsened by ambulation. E.g., lumbar flexion improvement.
Ankylosing Spondylitis - correct answer-
Chronic inflammatory arthritis affecting the spine and large joints
Cauda Equina Syndrome - correct answer-Compression of the nerve roots at the end of the spinal cord
Bursitis - correct answer-Inflammation of the fluid-filled sac near joints
Spinal Stenosis - correct answer-
Narrowing of the spinal canal causing pressure on the spinal cord or nerves
