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NR 511 CEA EXAM 2026/2027 LATEST EXAM TEST 150
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS A+ GRADE
ASSURED
In educating your patient about the non-pharmacologic management of gastroesophageal reflux
disease, you include teaching to the patient that their heartburn is aggravated by al of the
following except which one?
A -Activities including lifting or bending over
B -Alcohol intake
C -Foods, such as citrus, onions and coffee
D -Gastric dumping, or increased emptying into the small intestines - correct answer-D -Gastric
dumping, or increased emptying into the small intestines
The patient is experiencing acute closed angle glaucoma. Which of the following examination
findings by the nurse practitioner is most consistent with their diagnosis?
A -Macular degeneration
B -Increase in intraocular pressure
C -AV nicking
D -Loss of aqueous humor volume - correct answer-B -Increase in intraocular pressure
While managing the care of the patient with chronic alcoholism, the nurse practitioner would
likely anticipate which findings on the CBC with differential?
A -Low MCV and MCH
B -Normal MCV and MCH
C -Chronic alcoholism will not affect the differential
D -Elevated MCV and MCH - correct answer-D -Elevated MCV and MCH
The nurse practitioner is caring for a patient with an elevated WBC, fever, chills, and malaise.
When developing a differential diagnosis for this finding, which of the following is not a potential
cause of the elevated WBC?
A -Sepsis
B -Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
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C -Leukemia
D -Recent oral corticosteroid therapy - correct answer-B -Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
Your 21 year old sexually active female patient states during a routine health exam that they have
some "weird bumps" on their vulva.She is concerned she has a sexually transmitted infection. You
notify her that condyloma are caused by exposure to which of the following?
A -Chlamydia
B -Herpes zoster
C -Human papilomavirus type 6 and 1
D -Parvovirus B19 - correct answer-C -Human papilomavirus type 6 and 1
Yourpatient who has underwent a recent major medical medical procedure is at a rehabilitation
center and is having a hard time being motivated to do therapy. When you interview them as the
nurse practitioner on staff for the subacute rehab center, they appeardespondent, and are having
a hard time being wakeful during therapy sessions. They have stable vital signs, temperature,
urine output, and are not ill-appearing. As a prudent nurse practitioner, you understand this may
represent which of the following?
A -Cushing syndrome
B -Situation depression
C -Addison's disease
D -Untreated anxiety - correct answer-B -Situation depression
The 18 year old female patient who inappropriately exhibits fear of abandonment, intense
interpersonal relationships, affective instability, and recurrent self-harm describes which of the
following diagnoses:
A -Borderline personality disorder
B -Seasonal affective disorder
C -Reactive attachment disorder
D -Bipolar disorder - correct answer-A -Borderline personality disorder
You are treating a patient who has stopped taking their diuretic regimen against medical advice
while they are on vacation since it made them urinate too frequently for their plans. Now they are
21 pounds heavier than their baseline weight, have respiratory crackles in bilateral bases, and
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have severe generalized lower extremity and truncal edema extending to the sacrum and
abdomen. On your documentation, this is referred to as which of the following conditions?
A -Nephrotic syndrome
B -Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SAIDH)
C -Ascites
D -Anasarca - correct answer-D -Anasarca
The 84 year old lethargic patient who lives alone accidentally overdosed their amlodipine
(Norvasc) was found by their daughter and taken to your clinic for evaluation. On exam, you found
her blood pressure of 80/42 which the daughter says was "about what she found on her home cuff
for the last 6 hours before bringing her in to be evaluated". The patient was then transferred to
the hospital for evaluation. During her hospitalization she was also evaluated with CBC, BMP, and
a UA. The results reflect normal labs except the UA showed trace WBCs in urine and no leukocyte
esterases or nitrites and the BMP showed a creatinine of 1.9 with her normal baseline of1.2
(normal range 0.5-1.2mg/dL) and BUN of 34, with a baseline of 20 (normal range 10-20 mg/dL).
What si likely to cause which of her renal issues?
A -Pyelonephritis
B -Chronic kidney disease
C -Acute tubular necrosis
D -Glomerulonephritis - correct answer-C -Acute tubular necrosis
Your 52 year old male patient Gus has a diagnosis of heart failure with a low ejection fraction
(HFrEF) (EF 30%) following a recent myocardial infarction and has been started on optimal medical
therapy. Assuming he tolerates all the following medicines without side effects or
contraindications, which one of the following agents should be avoided for optimal medical
therapy specifically aimed at optimizing his HFrEF?
A -Amlodipine (Norvasc)
B -Entresto (Sacubitril/Valsartan)
C -Furosemide (Lasix)
D -Carvedilol (Coreg) - correct answer-A -Amlodipine (Norvasc)
Your 19 year old otherwise healthy male patient Vivek has been monitoring their peak flow at
home after a recent visit at which time his symptoms suggest a new diagnosis of asthma. Which of
the following is the most likely drug to be the first prescription?
A -fluticasone/salmeterol (Advair diskus) 250/50 BID PRN for shortness of breath
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B -salmeterol (Serevent) 50mcg inhaled daily
C -albuterol (Xopenex) MDI PRN for wheezing
D -montelukast (Singulair) 10mg PO daily - correct answer-C -albuterol (Xopenex) MDI PRN for
wheezing
Margo, a 47 year old female patient recently underwent routine surveillance labs during her
annual visit. From a routine screening lab of Hgb A1C of 7.2, you have diagnosed her with type 2
diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and anticipate discharging her with medication and referral to diabetic
education. Your patient teaching should include notification of which common side effect of the
most commonly prescribed first agent for T2DM?
A -diarrhea
B -delayed gastric emptying
C -mycotic infections
D -constipation - correct answer-A -diarrhea
Oliver, a 62 year old otherwise healthy male patient with an active lifestyle presents to your clinic
today with a chief complaint of gnawing abdominal pain with a history of orthopedic overuse
injuries. In developing a working differential diagnosis for this patient, which of the following
questions is most useful in probing this further to rule out more serious conditions?
A -What time of the day aer you taking your acetaminophen (Tylenol)?
B -Have you been taking any non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications lately?
C -When was the last time you took topical corticosteroids for pain?
D -Have you noticed any particular food has made this worse? - correct answer-B -Have you been
taking any non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications lately?
Zeke, a 2 year old male patient presented to your primary care clinic with unilateral leg swelling
and tenderness after an "al nighter"playing video games. You suspect he has a provokedDVT from
immobility and an ultrasound has been ordered. While awaiting thisexam to be performed, you
preemptively discuss anticoagulation with the patient assuming he wil most likely be needing this
therapy. Which of the following represents adequate understanding from the patient?
A -The goal for my INR on rivaroxaban (Xarelto) should be somewhere over 20
B -Regardless of the venous doppler findings, I can start warfarin(Coumadin) alone an it will take
around 4-5 days to get the drug to properly anticoagulate me
C -If they find a blood clot, I will need to use enoxaparin (Lovenox) in addition to warfarin
(Coumadin) until my INR is over 2.0
30 May 2026
NR 511 CEA EXAM 2026/2027 LATEST EXAM TEST 150
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS A+ GRADE
ASSURED
In educating your patient about the non-pharmacologic management of gastroesophageal reflux
disease, you include teaching to the patient that their heartburn is aggravated by al of the
following except which one?
A -Activities including lifting or bending over
B -Alcohol intake
C -Foods, such as citrus, onions and coffee
D -Gastric dumping, or increased emptying into the small intestines - correct answer-D -Gastric
dumping, or increased emptying into the small intestines
The patient is experiencing acute closed angle glaucoma. Which of the following examination
findings by the nurse practitioner is most consistent with their diagnosis?
A -Macular degeneration
B -Increase in intraocular pressure
C -AV nicking
D -Loss of aqueous humor volume - correct answer-B -Increase in intraocular pressure
While managing the care of the patient with chronic alcoholism, the nurse practitioner would
likely anticipate which findings on the CBC with differential?
A -Low MCV and MCH
B -Normal MCV and MCH
C -Chronic alcoholism will not affect the differential
D -Elevated MCV and MCH - correct answer-D -Elevated MCV and MCH
The nurse practitioner is caring for a patient with an elevated WBC, fever, chills, and malaise.
When developing a differential diagnosis for this finding, which of the following is not a potential
cause of the elevated WBC?
A -Sepsis
B -Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
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C -Leukemia
D -Recent oral corticosteroid therapy - correct answer-B -Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
Your 21 year old sexually active female patient states during a routine health exam that they have
some "weird bumps" on their vulva.She is concerned she has a sexually transmitted infection. You
notify her that condyloma are caused by exposure to which of the following?
A -Chlamydia
B -Herpes zoster
C -Human papilomavirus type 6 and 1
D -Parvovirus B19 - correct answer-C -Human papilomavirus type 6 and 1
Yourpatient who has underwent a recent major medical medical procedure is at a rehabilitation
center and is having a hard time being motivated to do therapy. When you interview them as the
nurse practitioner on staff for the subacute rehab center, they appeardespondent, and are having
a hard time being wakeful during therapy sessions. They have stable vital signs, temperature,
urine output, and are not ill-appearing. As a prudent nurse practitioner, you understand this may
represent which of the following?
A -Cushing syndrome
B -Situation depression
C -Addison's disease
D -Untreated anxiety - correct answer-B -Situation depression
The 18 year old female patient who inappropriately exhibits fear of abandonment, intense
interpersonal relationships, affective instability, and recurrent self-harm describes which of the
following diagnoses:
A -Borderline personality disorder
B -Seasonal affective disorder
C -Reactive attachment disorder
D -Bipolar disorder - correct answer-A -Borderline personality disorder
You are treating a patient who has stopped taking their diuretic regimen against medical advice
while they are on vacation since it made them urinate too frequently for their plans. Now they are
21 pounds heavier than their baseline weight, have respiratory crackles in bilateral bases, and
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30 May 2026
have severe generalized lower extremity and truncal edema extending to the sacrum and
abdomen. On your documentation, this is referred to as which of the following conditions?
A -Nephrotic syndrome
B -Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SAIDH)
C -Ascites
D -Anasarca - correct answer-D -Anasarca
The 84 year old lethargic patient who lives alone accidentally overdosed their amlodipine
(Norvasc) was found by their daughter and taken to your clinic for evaluation. On exam, you found
her blood pressure of 80/42 which the daughter says was "about what she found on her home cuff
for the last 6 hours before bringing her in to be evaluated". The patient was then transferred to
the hospital for evaluation. During her hospitalization she was also evaluated with CBC, BMP, and
a UA. The results reflect normal labs except the UA showed trace WBCs in urine and no leukocyte
esterases or nitrites and the BMP showed a creatinine of 1.9 with her normal baseline of1.2
(normal range 0.5-1.2mg/dL) and BUN of 34, with a baseline of 20 (normal range 10-20 mg/dL).
What si likely to cause which of her renal issues?
A -Pyelonephritis
B -Chronic kidney disease
C -Acute tubular necrosis
D -Glomerulonephritis - correct answer-C -Acute tubular necrosis
Your 52 year old male patient Gus has a diagnosis of heart failure with a low ejection fraction
(HFrEF) (EF 30%) following a recent myocardial infarction and has been started on optimal medical
therapy. Assuming he tolerates all the following medicines without side effects or
contraindications, which one of the following agents should be avoided for optimal medical
therapy specifically aimed at optimizing his HFrEF?
A -Amlodipine (Norvasc)
B -Entresto (Sacubitril/Valsartan)
C -Furosemide (Lasix)
D -Carvedilol (Coreg) - correct answer-A -Amlodipine (Norvasc)
Your 19 year old otherwise healthy male patient Vivek has been monitoring their peak flow at
home after a recent visit at which time his symptoms suggest a new diagnosis of asthma. Which of
the following is the most likely drug to be the first prescription?
A -fluticasone/salmeterol (Advair diskus) 250/50 BID PRN for shortness of breath
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30 May 2026
B -salmeterol (Serevent) 50mcg inhaled daily
C -albuterol (Xopenex) MDI PRN for wheezing
D -montelukast (Singulair) 10mg PO daily - correct answer-C -albuterol (Xopenex) MDI PRN for
wheezing
Margo, a 47 year old female patient recently underwent routine surveillance labs during her
annual visit. From a routine screening lab of Hgb A1C of 7.2, you have diagnosed her with type 2
diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and anticipate discharging her with medication and referral to diabetic
education. Your patient teaching should include notification of which common side effect of the
most commonly prescribed first agent for T2DM?
A -diarrhea
B -delayed gastric emptying
C -mycotic infections
D -constipation - correct answer-A -diarrhea
Oliver, a 62 year old otherwise healthy male patient with an active lifestyle presents to your clinic
today with a chief complaint of gnawing abdominal pain with a history of orthopedic overuse
injuries. In developing a working differential diagnosis for this patient, which of the following
questions is most useful in probing this further to rule out more serious conditions?
A -What time of the day aer you taking your acetaminophen (Tylenol)?
B -Have you been taking any non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications lately?
C -When was the last time you took topical corticosteroids for pain?
D -Have you noticed any particular food has made this worse? - correct answer-B -Have you been
taking any non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications lately?
Zeke, a 2 year old male patient presented to your primary care clinic with unilateral leg swelling
and tenderness after an "al nighter"playing video games. You suspect he has a provokedDVT from
immobility and an ultrasound has been ordered. While awaiting thisexam to be performed, you
preemptively discuss anticoagulation with the patient assuming he wil most likely be needing this
therapy. Which of the following represents adequate understanding from the patient?
A -The goal for my INR on rivaroxaban (Xarelto) should be somewhere over 20
B -Regardless of the venous doppler findings, I can start warfarin(Coumadin) alone an it will take
around 4-5 days to get the drug to properly anticoagulate me
C -If they find a blood clot, I will need to use enoxaparin (Lovenox) in addition to warfarin
(Coumadin) until my INR is over 2.0
