NURS 6531 FINAL EXAM 3
NURS 6531
Final Exam 3
What diabetic complications result from hyperglycemia?
Retinopathy
Which factors are associated with high risk for foot complications in a patient with
diabetes mellitus?
1. Obesity
Which of the following is not a common early sign of benign prostatic hyperplasia
(BPH)? What are common early signs of BPH –
Frequency, urgency, nocturia TX with alpha adrenergic
Terazosin and doxazosin
A 30-year-old female patient presents to the clinic with heat intolerance, tremors,
nervousness, and weight loss inconsistent with increased appetite. Which test would be
most likely to confirm the suspected diagnosis?
Graves hyperthyroid
Which history is commonly found in a patient with glomerulonephritis?
Ask about recent infections (skin or upper respiratory); recent travel
(possible exposure to viruses, bacteria, fungi, or parasites); recent
illnesses, surgery, or invasive procedures (possible infection); any
systemic diseases (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus -SLE)
Which of the following is not a characteristic of type 2 diabetes mellitus?
characterized by high blood sugar, insulin resistance, and relative
lack of insulin. Common symptoms include increased thirst, frequent
urination, and unexplained weight loss.
A patient has been diagnosed with hypothyroidism and thyroid hormone
, NURS 6531 FINAL EXAM 3
replacement therapy is prescribed. How long should the nurse practitioner wait
before checking the patient’s TSH?
6 to 8 weeks
Which of the following is the most cause of low back pain?
Lumbar disc disease
What is the most common cause of Cushing’s syndrome?
Pituitary-dependent/ACTH-dependent (Cushing's disease), one
is a pituitary form, which results from excessive production of
ACTH by a tumor of the pituitary gland
Warfarin (Coumadin) is prescribed for a frail, elderly male with new onset atrial
fibrillation. The goal INR for this patient should be:
2.0 to 3.0
A 72-year-old patient exhibits sudden onset of fluctuating restlessness, agitation,
confusion, and impaired attention. This is accompanied by visual hallucinations
and sleep disturbance. What is the most likely cause of this behaviour?
Delirium
Which of the following is the most common causative organism of nongonococcal
urethritis?
Chlamydia trachomatis
Which of the following does not cause nongonococcal urethritis
Neisseria
Which appropriate test for the initial assessment of Alzheimer’s disease provides the
performance ratings on 10 complex, higher order activities?
FAQ
, NURS 6531 FINAL EXAM 3
What conditions must be met for you to bill “incident to” the physician, receiving
100% reimbursement from Medicare?
The physician must be on-site and engaged in client care
Diagnostic evaluation for urinary calculi includes:
Urinalysis and culture, Non contrast CT, Serum (ALL OF THE ABOVE)
Marsha presents with symptoms resembling both fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue
syndrome, which have many similarities. Which of the following is more
characteristic of fibromyalgia?
Musculoskeletal pain is not characteristic of chronic
fatigue syndrome; rather, it is characteristic of
fibromyalgia
Beth, age 49, comes in with low back pain. An x-ray of the lumbosacral spine is
within normal limits. Which of the following diagnoses do you explore further?
Herniated nucleus pulposus
Steve, age 69, has gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). When teaching him
how to reduce his lower esophageal sphincter pressure, which substances do you
recommend that he avoid?
Avoid chocolate, alcohol, carbonated drinks, peppermint, coffee,
citrus, onion, and garlic. And weight loss
The cornerstone of treatment for stress fracture of the femur or metatarsal stress fracture
is:
Rest the affected part of the body
- Once pain free, the person can gradually begin the sporting activity
NURS 6531
Final Exam 3
What diabetic complications result from hyperglycemia?
Retinopathy
Which factors are associated with high risk for foot complications in a patient with
diabetes mellitus?
1. Obesity
Which of the following is not a common early sign of benign prostatic hyperplasia
(BPH)? What are common early signs of BPH –
Frequency, urgency, nocturia TX with alpha adrenergic
Terazosin and doxazosin
A 30-year-old female patient presents to the clinic with heat intolerance, tremors,
nervousness, and weight loss inconsistent with increased appetite. Which test would be
most likely to confirm the suspected diagnosis?
Graves hyperthyroid
Which history is commonly found in a patient with glomerulonephritis?
Ask about recent infections (skin or upper respiratory); recent travel
(possible exposure to viruses, bacteria, fungi, or parasites); recent
illnesses, surgery, or invasive procedures (possible infection); any
systemic diseases (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus -SLE)
Which of the following is not a characteristic of type 2 diabetes mellitus?
characterized by high blood sugar, insulin resistance, and relative
lack of insulin. Common symptoms include increased thirst, frequent
urination, and unexplained weight loss.
A patient has been diagnosed with hypothyroidism and thyroid hormone
, NURS 6531 FINAL EXAM 3
replacement therapy is prescribed. How long should the nurse practitioner wait
before checking the patient’s TSH?
6 to 8 weeks
Which of the following is the most cause of low back pain?
Lumbar disc disease
What is the most common cause of Cushing’s syndrome?
Pituitary-dependent/ACTH-dependent (Cushing's disease), one
is a pituitary form, which results from excessive production of
ACTH by a tumor of the pituitary gland
Warfarin (Coumadin) is prescribed for a frail, elderly male with new onset atrial
fibrillation. The goal INR for this patient should be:
2.0 to 3.0
A 72-year-old patient exhibits sudden onset of fluctuating restlessness, agitation,
confusion, and impaired attention. This is accompanied by visual hallucinations
and sleep disturbance. What is the most likely cause of this behaviour?
Delirium
Which of the following is the most common causative organism of nongonococcal
urethritis?
Chlamydia trachomatis
Which of the following does not cause nongonococcal urethritis
Neisseria
Which appropriate test for the initial assessment of Alzheimer’s disease provides the
performance ratings on 10 complex, higher order activities?
FAQ
, NURS 6531 FINAL EXAM 3
What conditions must be met for you to bill “incident to” the physician, receiving
100% reimbursement from Medicare?
The physician must be on-site and engaged in client care
Diagnostic evaluation for urinary calculi includes:
Urinalysis and culture, Non contrast CT, Serum (ALL OF THE ABOVE)
Marsha presents with symptoms resembling both fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue
syndrome, which have many similarities. Which of the following is more
characteristic of fibromyalgia?
Musculoskeletal pain is not characteristic of chronic
fatigue syndrome; rather, it is characteristic of
fibromyalgia
Beth, age 49, comes in with low back pain. An x-ray of the lumbosacral spine is
within normal limits. Which of the following diagnoses do you explore further?
Herniated nucleus pulposus
Steve, age 69, has gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). When teaching him
how to reduce his lower esophageal sphincter pressure, which substances do you
recommend that he avoid?
Avoid chocolate, alcohol, carbonated drinks, peppermint, coffee,
citrus, onion, and garlic. And weight loss
The cornerstone of treatment for stress fracture of the femur or metatarsal stress fracture
is:
Rest the affected part of the body
- Once pain free, the person can gradually begin the sporting activity
