Exam Coverage
The exam coverage includes advanced primary care concepts
assessed in NR 511 Differential Diagnosis and Primary Care Practicum
Midterm and Final exams. It focuses on clinical reasoning and
differential diagnosis across multiple body systems, including
cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, endocrine, and
musculoskeletal conditions. The exam also evaluates understanding of
patient assessment, interpretation of diagnostic tests, and
development of appropriate treatment plans using evidence-based
guidelines. Emphasis is placed on clinical decision-making,
prioritization of care, health promotion, and management of common
acute and chronic conditions in primary care settings.
,A patient is diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD),
and his endoscopic report reveals the presence of Barrett's
epithelium. Which of the following information should the clinician
include in the explanation of the pathology report?
A) This is a premalignant tissue.
B) This tissue is resistant to gastric acid.
C) This tissue supports healing of the esophagus.
D) All of the above
Answer D
,On further questioning, the 21-year-old patient with the chief
complaints of fatigue, headache, anorexia, and a runny nose explains
that she is sexually active only with her boyfriend, does not use
injectable drugs, and works as an aide in a day-care center. Which of
the following tests would be most helpful in confirming your
diagnosis?
HAV IgM
Which statement about adenocarcinoma of the lung is accurate?
It is the most prevalent carcinoma of the lung in both sexes and in
nonsmokers, representing 35% to 40% of all tumors.
, Marci has a wart on her hand. She says she heard something about
"silver duct tape therapy." What do you tell her about his?
It is a simple treatment that should be tried first.
Which patient is more likely to have a cluster headache?
A 45-year-old male awakened at night
Tinea unguium is also known as:
Onychomycosis.