NR 511 Midterm Exam Bundle |
Differential Diagnosis and Primary Care
Study Guide 2026/2027 | 100%
GUARANTEED PASS GRADED A+ NEWEST
VERSION
What is evidence-based practice? - ANSWER Evidence-based practice involves
making clinical decisions based on the best available research evidence.
What are sensitivity and specificity? - ANSWER Sensitivity is the ability of a
test to correctly identify those with a disease, while specificity is the ability to
correctly identify those without the disease.
What are the components of Medicare coverage? - ANSWER Medicare
coverage includes parts that cover hospital care, medical services, and prescription
drugs.
What is the importance of billing and coding? - ANSWER Billing and coding
are essential for accurate reimbursement and tracking of healthcare services.
What are common skin rash treatments? - ANSWER Common treatments
include topical corticosteroids, antihistamines, and moisturizers.
, What is keratosis? - ANSWER Keratosis is a condition characterized by the
thickening of the outer layer of skin.
What causes hair thinning? - ANSWER Hair thinning can be caused by
genetics, hormonal changes, medical conditions, and certain medications.
What is the PASI score? - ANSWER The PASI score is a tool used to assess the
severity of psoriasis.
What is the pharmacologic management of scabies? - ANSWER Pharmacologic
management of scabies typically involves topical permethrin or oral ivermectin.
What is actinic keratosis? - ANSWER Actinic keratosis is a precancerous
condition caused by sun damage, characterized by rough, scaly patches on the skin.
What is the management for atopic dermatitis? - ANSWER Management
includes moisturizing, topical corticosteroids, and avoiding triggers.
What is the treatment for onychomycosis? - ANSWER Treatment for
onychomycosis includes antifungal medications, either topical or systemic.
Question 2: Which drug for Alzheimer's disease should be administered beginning
at the time of diagnosis?
a. Cholinesterase inhibitors
b. Anxiolytics
,c. Antidepressants
d. Atypical antipsychotics - ANSWER a. Cholinesterase inhibitors pg
Question 3: Most adult poisonings are:
a. intentional and self-inflicted.
b. accidental.
c. caused by someone wishing to do harm to the person.
d. not attributed to any reason. - ANSWER b. accidental.
Question 4: A 58-year-old woman presents with a breast mass. Which of the
following responses by the clinician would be most appropriate?
a. "It is probably just a cyst, because that is the most common breast mass."
b. "We will order a mammogram and ultrasound to help establish a diagnosis."
c. "We will go ahead and schedule you for a biopsy because that is the only way to
know for sure."
d. "Because your lump is painful, it is most likely not cancer." - ANSWER "We
will order a mammogram and ultrasound to help establish a diagnosis."
Question 5: Which of the following is a specific test for multiple sclerosis (MS)?
a. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
b. Computed tomography (CT) scan
c. A lumbar puncture
, d. There is no specific test. - ANSWER d. There is no specific test.
Question 7: Which characteristic of delirium helps to distinguish delirium from
dementia?
a. Abrupt onset
b. Impaired attention
c. Affective changes
d. Delusions - ANSWER Abrupt onset
Question 8: Which clinical feature is the first to be affected in increased
intracranial pressure (ICP)?
a. Decrease in level of consciousness (LOC)
b. Headache
c. Nausea
d. Widening pulse pressure - ANSWER Decrease in level of consciousness
(LOC)
Question 9: Jennifer is an 18-year-old girl who comes to the emergency room after
a fall during a soccer game. Jennifer explains that she fell on her left side and kept
her arm out straight to break her fall. She has been experiencing severe pain and a
limited range of motion in her left shoulder. The clinician has diagnosed Jennifer
with a dislocated shoulder. Which of the following statements are true concerning
shoulder dislocation?
Differential Diagnosis and Primary Care
Study Guide 2026/2027 | 100%
GUARANTEED PASS GRADED A+ NEWEST
VERSION
What is evidence-based practice? - ANSWER Evidence-based practice involves
making clinical decisions based on the best available research evidence.
What are sensitivity and specificity? - ANSWER Sensitivity is the ability of a
test to correctly identify those with a disease, while specificity is the ability to
correctly identify those without the disease.
What are the components of Medicare coverage? - ANSWER Medicare
coverage includes parts that cover hospital care, medical services, and prescription
drugs.
What is the importance of billing and coding? - ANSWER Billing and coding
are essential for accurate reimbursement and tracking of healthcare services.
What are common skin rash treatments? - ANSWER Common treatments
include topical corticosteroids, antihistamines, and moisturizers.
, What is keratosis? - ANSWER Keratosis is a condition characterized by the
thickening of the outer layer of skin.
What causes hair thinning? - ANSWER Hair thinning can be caused by
genetics, hormonal changes, medical conditions, and certain medications.
What is the PASI score? - ANSWER The PASI score is a tool used to assess the
severity of psoriasis.
What is the pharmacologic management of scabies? - ANSWER Pharmacologic
management of scabies typically involves topical permethrin or oral ivermectin.
What is actinic keratosis? - ANSWER Actinic keratosis is a precancerous
condition caused by sun damage, characterized by rough, scaly patches on the skin.
What is the management for atopic dermatitis? - ANSWER Management
includes moisturizing, topical corticosteroids, and avoiding triggers.
What is the treatment for onychomycosis? - ANSWER Treatment for
onychomycosis includes antifungal medications, either topical or systemic.
Question 2: Which drug for Alzheimer's disease should be administered beginning
at the time of diagnosis?
a. Cholinesterase inhibitors
b. Anxiolytics
,c. Antidepressants
d. Atypical antipsychotics - ANSWER a. Cholinesterase inhibitors pg
Question 3: Most adult poisonings are:
a. intentional and self-inflicted.
b. accidental.
c. caused by someone wishing to do harm to the person.
d. not attributed to any reason. - ANSWER b. accidental.
Question 4: A 58-year-old woman presents with a breast mass. Which of the
following responses by the clinician would be most appropriate?
a. "It is probably just a cyst, because that is the most common breast mass."
b. "We will order a mammogram and ultrasound to help establish a diagnosis."
c. "We will go ahead and schedule you for a biopsy because that is the only way to
know for sure."
d. "Because your lump is painful, it is most likely not cancer." - ANSWER "We
will order a mammogram and ultrasound to help establish a diagnosis."
Question 5: Which of the following is a specific test for multiple sclerosis (MS)?
a. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
b. Computed tomography (CT) scan
c. A lumbar puncture
, d. There is no specific test. - ANSWER d. There is no specific test.
Question 7: Which characteristic of delirium helps to distinguish delirium from
dementia?
a. Abrupt onset
b. Impaired attention
c. Affective changes
d. Delusions - ANSWER Abrupt onset
Question 8: Which clinical feature is the first to be affected in increased
intracranial pressure (ICP)?
a. Decrease in level of consciousness (LOC)
b. Headache
c. Nausea
d. Widening pulse pressure - ANSWER Decrease in level of consciousness
(LOC)
Question 9: Jennifer is an 18-year-old girl who comes to the emergency room after
a fall during a soccer game. Jennifer explains that she fell on her left side and kept
her arm out straight to break her fall. She has been experiencing severe pain and a
limited range of motion in her left shoulder. The clinician has diagnosed Jennifer
with a dislocated shoulder. Which of the following statements are true concerning
shoulder dislocation?
