1 add- NR 511 (August
Week 8 2018)
Final Exam; POSSIBLE
QUESTIONS
1. Question: The most cost-effective screening test for determining HIV status is
which of the following?
2. Question: Which blood test is a nonspecific method and most helpful for evaluating
the severity and course of an inflammatory process?
3. Question: Cocaine acts as a stimulant by blocking the reuptake of which
neurotransmitter?
4. Question: Mrs. Thomas was seen in the office 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 differentiates the diagnosis and is
most consistent with lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow) is:
5. Question: Which of the following statements concerning the
musculoskeletal examination is true?
6. Question: Which of the following signs or symptoms indicate an
inflammatory etiology to musculoskeletal pain?
7. Question: Which causes the greatest percentage of mammalian bites?
8. Question: A 48-year-old woman is seen in the clinic with complaints of
prolonged heavy menstrual periods. She is pale and states she can no longer
exercise. Pelvic exam reveals a single, very large mass. Which of the following
diagnostic tests should the clinician order first?
9. Question: A diabetic patient asks the clinician why he needs to check his blood
sugar at home even when he feels good. Which of the following responses would be
most appropriate?
10. Question: A 25- year old patient presents to the clinic with fatigue, cold intolerance,
weight gain, and constipation for the past 3 months on physical examination , the
clinician notices sinus bradycardia; muscular spiffiness; course , dry hair; and delay
in relaxation in deep tendon reflexes. Which of the follow test should be ordered
next?
11. Question: Which of the following medications for type 2 diabetes mellitus
should not be prescribed during pregnancy?
12. Question: During a DRE on a 75-year-old man, the clinician suspects the patient has
prostate cancer. What physical finding should make the clinician suspicious?
13. Question: Eddie, age 4, presents to the ED with a live insect trapped in his ear canal
causing a lot of distress. What should be your first step?
14. Question: What is the most common cause of microcytic anemia?
15. Question: An 82-year-old man is seen in the primary care office with complaints
of dribbling urine and difficulty starting his stream. Which of the following should
be included in the list of differential diagnoses?
16. Question: Early rheumatoid disease is characterized by:
17. Question: A 70-year-old female has fallen 2 weeks ago and developed immediate
pain in her left wrist. She thought she just bruised it but is worried because it has not
improved. She has used Tylenol and ice at home, and that has helped slightly. You
examine her and find she has moderate swelling and ecchymosis but no overtly
obvious deformity. Her ROM is uncomfortable and severely diminished due to the
pain. No crepitus is heard or felt. Her fingers are warm; her pulse is strong; and
capillary refill is less than 2 seconds. What should you do?
18. Question: The criteria for diagnosing generalized anxiety disorder in the American
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, 2 add- NR 511 (August
Week 8 2018)
Final Exam; POSSIBLE
QUESTIONS
Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th
edition (text revision) state that excessive worry or apprehension must be present
more days than not for at least:
19. Question: A 60-year-old man presents with an enlarged scrotum. The clinician
uses a penlight to transilluminate the scrotum. In a patient with a hydrocele, what
would the clinician expect to find?
20. Question: According to Kübler-Ross, the stages of grief occur in which order?
21. Question: Reuben, age 24, has HIV and just had a routine viral load test done. The
results show a falling viral load. What does this indicate?
22. Question: The exanthem of Lyme disease is
23. Question: You have detected the presence of crepitus on examination of a
patient with a musculoskeletal complaint. Additionally, there is limited range of
motion (ROM) with both active and passive movement. These findings suggest
that the origin of the musculoskeletal complaint is:
24. Question: What is the recommended daily calcium intake for adults over the age of
50 with low bone mass?
25. Question: When assessing a woman for infertility, which of the following
tests should be done first?
26. Question: Which type of burn injury results in destruction of the epidermis with
most of the dermis, yet the epidermal cells lining hair follicles and sweat glands
remain intact?
27. Question: A 23-year-old sexually active woman presents for her first Pap smear.
Her history includes nulligravida, age at first intercourse 14, and more than 10 sexual
partners. Which of the following conditions should the clinician be particularly alert
for during her examination?
28. Question: As a rule of thumb, the estimated level of hematocrit is how many times
the value of the hemoglobin?
29. Question: Sam is a 25-year-old who has been diagnosed with low back strain
based on his history of localized low back pain and muscle spasm along with a
normal neurological 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?
30. Question: A 30-year-old man is seen with a chief complaint of loss of libido.
Which of the following laboratory tests would help establish a diagnosis?
31. Question: The clinician prescribes glipizide (Glucotrol) for a diabetic patient.
Which statement made by the patient would indicate that your teaching has
been effective?
32. Question: In the United States, what is the second most common connective
tissue disease and the most destructive to the joints?
33. Question: The effectiveness of benzodiazepines in treating anxiety disorders
suggests that which of the following neurotransmitters plays a role in anxiety?
34. Question: A 14-year-old male is seen with complaints of severe testicular pain. The
clinician suspects testicular torsion. Which of the following is the appropriate
action?
35. Question: Which of the following medications can cause hyperglycemia?
36. Question: During treatment for anaphylaxis, what site is used for the initial injection of
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Week 8 2018)
Final Exam; POSSIBLE
QUESTIONS
1. Question: The most cost-effective screening test for determining HIV status is
which of the following?
2. Question: Which blood test is a nonspecific method and most helpful for evaluating
the severity and course of an inflammatory process?
3. Question: Cocaine acts as a stimulant by blocking the reuptake of which
neurotransmitter?
4. Question: Mrs. Thomas was seen in the office 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 differentiates the diagnosis and is
most consistent with lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow) is:
5. Question: Which of the following statements concerning the
musculoskeletal examination is true?
6. Question: Which of the following signs or symptoms indicate an
inflammatory etiology to musculoskeletal pain?
7. Question: Which causes the greatest percentage of mammalian bites?
8. Question: A 48-year-old woman is seen in the clinic with complaints of
prolonged heavy menstrual periods. She is pale and states she can no longer
exercise. Pelvic exam reveals a single, very large mass. Which of the following
diagnostic tests should the clinician order first?
9. Question: A diabetic patient asks the clinician why he needs to check his blood
sugar at home even when he feels good. Which of the following responses would be
most appropriate?
10. Question: A 25- year old patient presents to the clinic with fatigue, cold intolerance,
weight gain, and constipation for the past 3 months on physical examination , the
clinician notices sinus bradycardia; muscular spiffiness; course , dry hair; and delay
in relaxation in deep tendon reflexes. Which of the follow test should be ordered
next?
11. Question: Which of the following medications for type 2 diabetes mellitus
should not be prescribed during pregnancy?
12. Question: During a DRE on a 75-year-old man, the clinician suspects the patient has
prostate cancer. What physical finding should make the clinician suspicious?
13. Question: Eddie, age 4, presents to the ED with a live insect trapped in his ear canal
causing a lot of distress. What should be your first step?
14. Question: What is the most common cause of microcytic anemia?
15. Question: An 82-year-old man is seen in the primary care office with complaints
of dribbling urine and difficulty starting his stream. Which of the following should
be included in the list of differential diagnoses?
16. Question: Early rheumatoid disease is characterized by:
17. Question: A 70-year-old female has fallen 2 weeks ago and developed immediate
pain in her left wrist. She thought she just bruised it but is worried because it has not
improved. She has used Tylenol and ice at home, and that has helped slightly. You
examine her and find she has moderate swelling and ecchymosis but no overtly
obvious deformity. Her ROM is uncomfortable and severely diminished due to the
pain. No crepitus is heard or felt. Her fingers are warm; her pulse is strong; and
capillary refill is less than 2 seconds. What should you do?
18. Question: The criteria for diagnosing generalized anxiety disorder in the American
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, 2 add- NR 511 (August
Week 8 2018)
Final Exam; POSSIBLE
QUESTIONS
Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th
edition (text revision) state that excessive worry or apprehension must be present
more days than not for at least:
19. Question: A 60-year-old man presents with an enlarged scrotum. The clinician
uses a penlight to transilluminate the scrotum. In a patient with a hydrocele, what
would the clinician expect to find?
20. Question: According to Kübler-Ross, the stages of grief occur in which order?
21. Question: Reuben, age 24, has HIV and just had a routine viral load test done. The
results show a falling viral load. What does this indicate?
22. Question: The exanthem of Lyme disease is
23. Question: You have detected the presence of crepitus on examination of a
patient with a musculoskeletal complaint. Additionally, there is limited range of
motion (ROM) with both active and passive movement. These findings suggest
that the origin of the musculoskeletal complaint is:
24. Question: What is the recommended daily calcium intake for adults over the age of
50 with low bone mass?
25. Question: When assessing a woman for infertility, which of the following
tests should be done first?
26. Question: Which type of burn injury results in destruction of the epidermis with
most of the dermis, yet the epidermal cells lining hair follicles and sweat glands
remain intact?
27. Question: A 23-year-old sexually active woman presents for her first Pap smear.
Her history includes nulligravida, age at first intercourse 14, and more than 10 sexual
partners. Which of the following conditions should the clinician be particularly alert
for during her examination?
28. Question: As a rule of thumb, the estimated level of hematocrit is how many times
the value of the hemoglobin?
29. Question: Sam is a 25-year-old who has been diagnosed with low back strain
based on his history of localized low back pain and muscle spasm along with a
normal neurological 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?
30. Question: A 30-year-old man is seen with a chief complaint of loss of libido.
Which of the following laboratory tests would help establish a diagnosis?
31. Question: The clinician prescribes glipizide (Glucotrol) for a diabetic patient.
Which statement made by the patient would indicate that your teaching has
been effective?
32. Question: In the United States, what is the second most common connective
tissue disease and the most destructive to the joints?
33. Question: The effectiveness of benzodiazepines in treating anxiety disorders
suggests that which of the following neurotransmitters plays a role in anxiety?
34. Question: A 14-year-old male is seen with complaints of severe testicular pain. The
clinician suspects testicular torsion. Which of the following is the appropriate
action?
35. Question: Which of the following medications can cause hyperglycemia?
36. Question: During treatment for anaphylaxis, what site is used for the initial injection of
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