NU 561 FINAL EXAM STUDY UPDATED ACTUAL Questions
and CORRECT Answers
Which of the following is the most common cause of Hashimoto's thyroiditis
primary hypothyroidism in the United States? 3 multiple choice options
A 45-year-old female presents with heat intolerance, Graves' disease
weight loss, and palpitations. On exam, she has 3 multiple choice options
exophthalmos and a diffusely enlarged thyroid. What
is the most likely diagnosis?
Which of the following laboratory findings is most High TSH, low T3/T4
consistent with primary hypothyroidism? 3 multiple choice options
What is the first-line treatment for hyperthyroidism Methimazole or propylthiouracil (PTU)
due to Graves’ disease? 3 multiple choice options
Which of the following symptoms is NOT associated Hypoglycemia
with Cushing syndrome? 3 multiple choice options
A 52-year-old female is diagnosed with Hashimoto’s Anti-thyroid peroxidase (TPO) antibody
thyroiditis. Which of the following antibodies is most 3 multiple choice options
commonly associated with this condition?
Which of the following is a potential complication of Myxedema coma
untreated hypothyroidism? 3 multiple choice options
A patient with Cushing syndrome is at increased risk Osteoporosis
for which of the following complications? 3 multiple choice options
What is the most common cause of endogenous Pituitary adenoma (Cushing disease)
Cushing syndrome? 3 multiple choice options
Which of the following electrolyte imbalances is most Hyponatremia and hyperkalemia
commonly seen in Addison’s disease? 3 multiple choice options
Which of the following is the recommended treatment Phlebotomy
for hereditary hemochromatosis? 3 multiple choice options
What is the most common type of hemophilia in the Factor VIII deficiency
United States? 3 multiple choice options
, An elderly male visits the nurse practitioner in TIBC, ferritin level, iron
November for an annual physical exam and 3 multiple choice options
laboratory tests. The CBC results are hemoglobin of 12
g/dL, hematocrit of 36%, and MCV of 76 fL. The patient
has a history of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH),
hypertension, and hyperlipidemia. Which of the
following laboratory tests is the next step in this
patient’s evaluation?
During the early stages of iron-deficiency anemia, the Normocytic
red blood cells are: 3 multiple choice options
A Black adult male presents with new onset of G6PD anemia
jaundice, dark urine, fatigue, and anorexia. He was 3 multiple choice options
seen a few days previously and treated for a possible
urinary tract infection. He is on the third day of
nitrofurantoin (Macrobid) 100 mg PO BID 7 days. The
hemoglobin is 11 g/dL, and hematocrit is 34%. The
MCV is 84 fL. The serum indirect bilirubin is elevated.
Which of the following conditions is most likely?
Which of the following is the most common Ankle inversion during sports activities
mechanism of injury for an acute ankle sprain? 3 multiple choice options
Which of the following grading systems is most Ankle Sprain Severity Scale (ASSS)
commonly used to classify the severity of an ankle 3 multiple choice options
sprain?
A patient presents with pain over the anterior ankle R.I.C.E. (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) protocol
joint, swelling, and difficulty bearing weight after 3 multiple choice options
rolling their ankle during a basketball game. What is
the first line of treatment for an acute ankle sprain?
Which of the following is NOT typically seen in Visible bruising and a palpable gap in the tendon
Achilles tendinopathy? 3 multiple choice options
A patient with Achilles tendinopathy reports pain that Morning stiffness
is most intense during the first few steps after waking 3 multiple choice options
up in the morning. This type of pain is known as:
In the case of Achilles tendon rupture, which of the The Thompson test
following tests is commonly used to confirm the 3 multiple choice options
diagnosis?
What is the primary focus of initial management for Rest, immobilization, and elevation
an Achilles tendon rupture? 3 multiple choice options
Which of the following is the most common cause of Overuse or repetitive stress from activities such as running or jumping
Achilles tendinopathy? 3 multiple choice options
Which of the following is a significant risk factor for Age over 30 years, especially in athletes
Achilles tendon rupture? 3 multiple choice options
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Which of the following is the most common cause of Hashimoto's thyroiditis
primary hypothyroidism in the United States? 3 multiple choice options
A 45-year-old female presents with heat intolerance, Graves' disease
weight loss, and palpitations. On exam, she has 3 multiple choice options
exophthalmos and a diffusely enlarged thyroid. What
is the most likely diagnosis?
Which of the following laboratory findings is most High TSH, low T3/T4
consistent with primary hypothyroidism? 3 multiple choice options
What is the first-line treatment for hyperthyroidism Methimazole or propylthiouracil (PTU)
due to Graves’ disease? 3 multiple choice options
Which of the following symptoms is NOT associated Hypoglycemia
with Cushing syndrome? 3 multiple choice options
A 52-year-old female is diagnosed with Hashimoto’s Anti-thyroid peroxidase (TPO) antibody
thyroiditis. Which of the following antibodies is most 3 multiple choice options
commonly associated with this condition?
Which of the following is a potential complication of Myxedema coma
untreated hypothyroidism? 3 multiple choice options
A patient with Cushing syndrome is at increased risk Osteoporosis
for which of the following complications? 3 multiple choice options
What is the most common cause of endogenous Pituitary adenoma (Cushing disease)
Cushing syndrome? 3 multiple choice options
Which of the following electrolyte imbalances is most Hyponatremia and hyperkalemia
commonly seen in Addison’s disease? 3 multiple choice options
Which of the following is the recommended treatment Phlebotomy
for hereditary hemochromatosis? 3 multiple choice options
What is the most common type of hemophilia in the Factor VIII deficiency
United States? 3 multiple choice options
, An elderly male visits the nurse practitioner in TIBC, ferritin level, iron
November for an annual physical exam and 3 multiple choice options
laboratory tests. The CBC results are hemoglobin of 12
g/dL, hematocrit of 36%, and MCV of 76 fL. The patient
has a history of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH),
hypertension, and hyperlipidemia. Which of the
following laboratory tests is the next step in this
patient’s evaluation?
During the early stages of iron-deficiency anemia, the Normocytic
red blood cells are: 3 multiple choice options
A Black adult male presents with new onset of G6PD anemia
jaundice, dark urine, fatigue, and anorexia. He was 3 multiple choice options
seen a few days previously and treated for a possible
urinary tract infection. He is on the third day of
nitrofurantoin (Macrobid) 100 mg PO BID 7 days. The
hemoglobin is 11 g/dL, and hematocrit is 34%. The
MCV is 84 fL. The serum indirect bilirubin is elevated.
Which of the following conditions is most likely?
Which of the following is the most common Ankle inversion during sports activities
mechanism of injury for an acute ankle sprain? 3 multiple choice options
Which of the following grading systems is most Ankle Sprain Severity Scale (ASSS)
commonly used to classify the severity of an ankle 3 multiple choice options
sprain?
A patient presents with pain over the anterior ankle R.I.C.E. (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) protocol
joint, swelling, and difficulty bearing weight after 3 multiple choice options
rolling their ankle during a basketball game. What is
the first line of treatment for an acute ankle sprain?
Which of the following is NOT typically seen in Visible bruising and a palpable gap in the tendon
Achilles tendinopathy? 3 multiple choice options
A patient with Achilles tendinopathy reports pain that Morning stiffness
is most intense during the first few steps after waking 3 multiple choice options
up in the morning. This type of pain is known as:
In the case of Achilles tendon rupture, which of the The Thompson test
following tests is commonly used to confirm the 3 multiple choice options
diagnosis?
What is the primary focus of initial management for Rest, immobilization, and elevation
an Achilles tendon rupture? 3 multiple choice options
Which of the following is the most common cause of Overuse or repetitive stress from activities such as running or jumping
Achilles tendinopathy? 3 multiple choice options
Which of the following is a significant risk factor for Age over 30 years, especially in athletes
Achilles tendon rupture? 3 multiple choice options
