NRNP 6531 Final Exam
Status Completed
Attempt Score 100 out of 100 points
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Question 1
When completing this quiz, did you comply with Walden University’s Code of Conduct
including the expectations for academic integrity?
Answer:
Yes
Question 2
Central obesity, “moon” face, and dorsocervical fat pad are associated with:
A. Metabolic syndrome
B. Unilateral pheochromocytoma
C. Cushing’s syndrome
D. None of the above
Question 3
An elderly man is started on lisinopril and hydrochlorhiazide for hypertension. Three days
later, he returns to the office complaining of left great toe pain. On exam, the nurse
practitioner notes an edematous, erythematous tender left great toe. The likely precipitant of
this patient’s pain is:
A. Trauma
B. Tight shoes
C. Arthritis flare
D. Hydrochlorothiazide
, Question 4
The most effective treatment of non-infectious bursitis includes:
Conservative treatment includes rest, cold and heat treatments, elevation, administration of
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), bursal aspiration, and intrabursal steroid
injections
Question 5
What conditions must be met for you to bill “incident to” the physician, receiving 100%
reimbursement from Medicare?
Answers: You must initiate the plan of care for the patient
The physician must be on-site and engaged in patient care
You must be employed as an independent contractor
You must be the main health care provider who sees the patient
Question 6
Which of the following is not a risk factor associated with the development of syndrome X
and type 2 diabetes mellitus?
The metabolic syndrome refers to the co-occurrence of several known cardiovascular risk
factors, including insulin resistance, obesity, atherogenic dyslipidemia and hypertension.
Question 7
Which of the following is not a common early sign of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)?
A. Nocturia
B. Urgency incontinence
C. Strong urinary stream flow
D. Straining to void
Question 8
, 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?
Food that is very hot or very cold
Fatty or fried foods
Peppermint or spearmint, including flavoring
Coffee, tea, and soft drinks that contain caffeine
Spicy, highly seasoned foods
Fried foodDT caffeine, chocolate and anticholinergics
Question 9
Which drug category contains the drugs that are the first line Gold standard therapy for
COPD?
Beta antagonist
Question 10
The most commonly recommended pharmacological treatment regimen for low back pain
(LBP) is:
Nsaid
Question 11
Which of the following is not appropriate suppression therapy for chronic bacterial prostatitis?
Erythromycin
Question 12
A patient presents with dehydration, hypotension, and fever. Laboratory testing reveals
hyponatremia, hyperkalemia, and hypoglycemia. These imbalances are corrected, but the
patient returns 6 weeks later with the same symptoms of hyperpigmentation, weakness,
anorexia, fatigue, and weight loss. What action(s) should the nurse practitioner take?
.A Obtain a thorough history and physical, and check serum cortisol and ACTH levels.
Status Completed
Attempt Score 100 out of 100 points
Results Displayed Submitted Answers
Question 1
When completing this quiz, did you comply with Walden University’s Code of Conduct
including the expectations for academic integrity?
Answer:
Yes
Question 2
Central obesity, “moon” face, and dorsocervical fat pad are associated with:
A. Metabolic syndrome
B. Unilateral pheochromocytoma
C. Cushing’s syndrome
D. None of the above
Question 3
An elderly man is started on lisinopril and hydrochlorhiazide for hypertension. Three days
later, he returns to the office complaining of left great toe pain. On exam, the nurse
practitioner notes an edematous, erythematous tender left great toe. The likely precipitant of
this patient’s pain is:
A. Trauma
B. Tight shoes
C. Arthritis flare
D. Hydrochlorothiazide
, Question 4
The most effective treatment of non-infectious bursitis includes:
Conservative treatment includes rest, cold and heat treatments, elevation, administration of
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), bursal aspiration, and intrabursal steroid
injections
Question 5
What conditions must be met for you to bill “incident to” the physician, receiving 100%
reimbursement from Medicare?
Answers: You must initiate the plan of care for the patient
The physician must be on-site and engaged in patient care
You must be employed as an independent contractor
You must be the main health care provider who sees the patient
Question 6
Which of the following is not a risk factor associated with the development of syndrome X
and type 2 diabetes mellitus?
The metabolic syndrome refers to the co-occurrence of several known cardiovascular risk
factors, including insulin resistance, obesity, atherogenic dyslipidemia and hypertension.
Question 7
Which of the following is not a common early sign of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)?
A. Nocturia
B. Urgency incontinence
C. Strong urinary stream flow
D. Straining to void
Question 8
, 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?
Food that is very hot or very cold
Fatty or fried foods
Peppermint or spearmint, including flavoring
Coffee, tea, and soft drinks that contain caffeine
Spicy, highly seasoned foods
Fried foodDT caffeine, chocolate and anticholinergics
Question 9
Which drug category contains the drugs that are the first line Gold standard therapy for
COPD?
Beta antagonist
Question 10
The most commonly recommended pharmacological treatment regimen for low back pain
(LBP) is:
Nsaid
Question 11
Which of the following is not appropriate suppression therapy for chronic bacterial prostatitis?
Erythromycin
Question 12
A patient presents with dehydration, hypotension, and fever. Laboratory testing reveals
hyponatremia, hyperkalemia, and hypoglycemia. These imbalances are corrected, but the
patient returns 6 weeks later with the same symptoms of hyperpigmentation, weakness,
anorexia, fatigue, and weight loss. What action(s) should the nurse practitioner take?
.A Obtain a thorough history and physical, and check serum cortisol and ACTH levels.
