Nursing_6531_Final

 Question 1


When completing this quiz, did you comply with Walden University’s Code of Conduct
including the expectations for academic integrity?




 Question 2


Which of the following patients most warrants screening for hypothyroidism?




 Question 3


Which of the following is not a common early sign of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)?




 Question 4


A 32 year old male patient complains of urinary frequency and burning on urination for 3
days. Urinalysis reveals bacteriuria. He denies any past history of urinary tract infection. The
initial treatment should be:




 Question 5


The nurse practitioner diagnoses epididymitis in a 24 year old sexually active male patient.
The drug of choice for treatment of this patient is:




 Question 6

,A patient has been taking fluoxetine (Prozac) since being diagnosed with major depression,
first episode, 2 months ago. She reports considerable improvement in her symptoms and her
intention to discontinue the medication. What should be the nurse practitioner’s
recommendation?




 Question 7


The nurse practitioner is following a child with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA) who has
been previously diagnosed and is being managed for the disease by a pediatric
rheumatologist. The mother asks for information about the child’s long term prognosis.
What is the most appropriate reply?




 Question 8


Which is the most common cause of end-stage renal disease in the United States?




 Question 9


Which of the following physical modalities recommended for treatment of rheumatoid
arthritis provides the most effective long term pain relief?




 Question 10


Dave, age 38, states that he thinks he has an ear infection because he just flew back from a
business trip and feels unusual pressure in his ear. You diagnose barotrauma. What is your
next action?




 Question 11

, A child with type 1 diabetes mellitus has experienced excessive hunger, weight gain and
increasing hyperglycemia. The Somogyi effect is suspected. What steps should be taken to
diagnose and treat this condition?




 Question 12


The most commonly recommended method for prostate cancer screening in a 55 year old
male is:




 Question 13


The most common cause of elevated liver function tests is:




 Question 14


The cardinal sign of infectious arthritis is:




 Question 15


Central obesity, “moon” face, and dorsocervical fat pad are associated with:




 Question 16


Which of the following characteristics are associated with prepatellar bursitis?