NR 511 Final Exam
NR 511: Differential Diagnosis
and Primary Care
(Chamberlain)
,NR 511 Week 8 Final Exam
1: which test is used to confirm a diagnosis of epididymitis?
Ans: Ultrasound of the scrotum.
2: Which of the following is part of the treatment plan for the
patient with irritable bowel syndrome?
Ans; High fiber diet
3: Reuben, age 24 years old has HIV and just had a routine viral
load test done. The results show a falling viral load. What does
this indicates?
Ans: A favorable diagnostic trend
4: The patient with gastro esophageal reflux disease (GERD)
should be instructed to eliminate which of these activities?
Ans: Weight lifting
5: you have detected the presence of crepitus on examination of
a patient with a musculoskeletal complaint. Additionally, there is
limited range of motion with both active and passive movement.
, These findings suggest that the origin of the musculoskeletal
complaint is
Ans: Articular
6: A 25 years old patient presents to the clinic with fatigue, cold
intolerance, weight gain and constipation for the past 3 months.
On physical exam, the clinician notice a sinus bradycardia,
muscular stiffness, coarse, dry hair, and a delay in relaxation in
deep tendon reflexes (DTRs). Which of the following test should
be ordered next?
Ans: Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
7: Sam is a 25years old man who has been diagnosis with low
back stain based on his history of localized low back pain and
muscle spasm along with a normal numerological examination.
As the clinician, you explain to Sam that low back pain is a
diagnosis of exclusion. Which of the following symptoms would
alert the clinician to the more serious finding of a herniated
nucleus pulposus or ruptured disc?
Ans: Unilateral radicular pain symptoms that extend below
the knee and are equal to or greater than the back pain.
8: Which of the following data is indication of testicular torsion?
Ans: Asecnt cremasteric reflex
9: What is the recommended daily calcium intake for adults over
the age of 50 with low bone mass?
Ans: 1500mg /day
10: A 14 years old is seen with complaint of severe testicular
pain. The clinician suspect testicular torsion. Which of the
following is the appropriate action?
NR 511: Differential Diagnosis
and Primary Care
(Chamberlain)
,NR 511 Week 8 Final Exam
1: which test is used to confirm a diagnosis of epididymitis?
Ans: Ultrasound of the scrotum.
2: Which of the following is part of the treatment plan for the
patient with irritable bowel syndrome?
Ans; High fiber diet
3: Reuben, age 24 years old has HIV and just had a routine viral
load test done. The results show a falling viral load. What does
this indicates?
Ans: A favorable diagnostic trend
4: The patient with gastro esophageal reflux disease (GERD)
should be instructed to eliminate which of these activities?
Ans: Weight lifting
5: you have detected the presence of crepitus on examination of
a patient with a musculoskeletal complaint. Additionally, there is
limited range of motion with both active and passive movement.
, These findings suggest that the origin of the musculoskeletal
complaint is
Ans: Articular
6: A 25 years old patient presents to the clinic with fatigue, cold
intolerance, weight gain and constipation for the past 3 months.
On physical exam, the clinician notice a sinus bradycardia,
muscular stiffness, coarse, dry hair, and a delay in relaxation in
deep tendon reflexes (DTRs). Which of the following test should
be ordered next?
Ans: Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
7: Sam is a 25years old man who has been diagnosis with low
back stain based on his history of localized low back pain and
muscle spasm along with a normal numerological examination.
As the clinician, you explain to Sam that low back pain is a
diagnosis of exclusion. Which of the following symptoms would
alert the clinician to the more serious finding of a herniated
nucleus pulposus or ruptured disc?
Ans: Unilateral radicular pain symptoms that extend below
the knee and are equal to or greater than the back pain.
8: Which of the following data is indication of testicular torsion?
Ans: Asecnt cremasteric reflex
9: What is the recommended daily calcium intake for adults over
the age of 50 with low bone mass?
Ans: 1500mg /day
10: A 14 years old is seen with complaint of severe testicular
pain. The clinician suspect testicular torsion. Which of the
following is the appropriate action?
