MIDTERM EXAM (2026)
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS Q&A
(25 Questions and Correct Answers)
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Differential Diagnosis & Primary Care
Clinical Reasoning • Diagnostic Process • Evidence-Based Guidelines
Chest Pain • Abdominal Pain • Headache • Dyspnea • Fatigue
Dizziness • Fever • Rash • Diagnostic Testing • ICD-10/CPT
Date: April 28, 2026
Chamberlain University College of Nursing | Expert-Aligned | Exam-Ready
, Abstract
This study guide presents 25 exam-style questions aligned with the Chamberlain NR 511 CEA Midterm
Examination in Differential Diagnosis for 2026. The question bank spans 11 core domains of primary
care differential diagnosis including clinical reasoning, history taking and physical examination for
common chief complaints (chest pain, abdominal pain, headache, dyspnea, fatigue, dizziness, fever, rash),
diagnostic testing selection, evidence-based management, preventative screening, documentation with
ICD-10 and CPT coding, and shared decision-making. Each question features a bold cyan correct answer
with a rationale grounded in current clinical practice guidelines, evidence-based literature, and primary
care standards. This resource supports NP students in developing systematic approaches to differential
diagnosis and clinical decision-making.
Keywords: NR 511, differential diagnosis, Chamberlain, clinical reasoning, primary care, evidence-
based practice, diagnostic testing, ICD-10, CPT
, Table of Contents
1. Introduction
2. Clinical Reasoning & Diagnostic Process
3. Chest Pain: Differential Diagnosis
4. Abdominal Pain: Differential Diagnosis
5. Headache: Differential Diagnosis
6. Dyspnea: Differential Diagnosis
7. Fatigue: Differential Diagnosis
8. Dizziness: Differential Diagnosis
9. Fever: Differential Diagnosis
10. Rash: Differential Diagnosis
11. Diagnostic Testing Selection
12. Preventative Health Screening & Evidence-Based Guidelines
13. Documentation, ICD-10 & CPT Coding
14. Patient Education & Shared Decision-Making
15. References