NR 511 Final Exam
Question1.
The most cost-effective screening test for determining HIV status is which of the
following?
a. Western blot
b. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay
c. Venereal Disease Research Laboratory test
d. Viral load
Question2.
Which blood test is a nonspecific method and most helpful for evaluating the severity and
course of an inflammatory process?
a. Erythrocyte sedimentation rate
b. White blood cell count
c. Polymorphonuclear cells
d. C-reactive protein (CRP)
Question3.
Cocaine acts as a stimulant by blocking the reuptake of which neurotransmitter?
a. GABA
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,b. Acetylcholine
c. Dopamine
d. Serotonin
Question4.
Mrs. Thomas was seen in the office complaining of pain and point tenderness in the area ofce
complaining of pain and point tenderness in the area of
her elbow. The pain has increased following a day of gardening one week ago. A physical
finding that di erentiates the diagnosis and is most consistent with lateral epicondylitisfferentiates
the diagnosis and is most consistent with lateral epicondylitis
(tenniselbow)is:
a. Ecchymosis,edema,anderythemaoverthelateralepicondyle
b. Pain at the elbow with resisted movements at the wrist and forearm
c. Inability to supinate and pronate the arm
d. Inabilitytoflexorextendtheelbowagainstresistance
Question5.
Which of the following statements concerning the musculoskeletal examination is true?
a. The uninvolved side should be examined initially and then compared to the
involved side.
b. The part of the body that is causing the patient pain should be examined first.
c. When possible, the patient should not be asked to perform active range-of-motion
(ROM) exercises to avoid causing pain.
d. Radiographs should always be obtained prior to examination so as not to cause further injury
to the patient.
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Question6. Which of the following signs or symptoms indicate an inflammatory etiology to
musculoskeletal pain?
a. DecreasedC-reactiveprotein
b. Hyperalbuminemia
c. Morning sti ness fferentiates the diagnosis and is most consistent with lateral
epicondylitis
d. Weight gain
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