NURS 6531 Final Exam / NURS6531 Final Exam (Latest 2023): Walden University
(Already graded A)
Question 1
0 out of 0 points
When completing this quiz, did you comply with Walden University’s Code of Conduct
including the expectations for academic integrity?
Question 2
1 out of 1 points
A patient complains of generalized joint pain and stiffness associated with activity and relieved with rest.
This patient history is consistent with which of the following disorders?
Osteoarthritis
Question 3
0 out of 1 points
What diabetic complications result from hyperglycemia?
1. Retinopathy
2. Hypertension resistant to treatment
3. Peripheral neuropathy
4. Accelerated atherogenesis
Question 4
0 out of 1 points
Which factors are associated with high risk for foot complications in a patient with diabetes mellitus?
Obesity
Abnormal nails
Abnormal gait
Poorly controlled lipids
, Question 5
1 out of 1 points
What are
Which of the following is not a common early sign of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)?
common early signs of BPH – frequency, urgency, nocturia TX with alpha adrenergic
Terazosin and doxazosin
Question 6
1 out of 1 points
A 63-year-old man presents to the office with hematuria, hesitancy, and dribbling. Digital rectal exam (DRE)
reveals a moderately enlarged prostate that is smooth. The PSA is 1.2. What is the most appropriate
management strategy for you to follow at this time?
Prescribe an alpha adrenergic blocker
Question 7
0 out of 1 points
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
Question 8
1 out of 1 points
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)
Question 9
1 out of 1 points
A 60 year old male patient with multiple health problems presents with a complaint of erectile dysfunction
(ED). Of the following, which medication is most likely to be causing the problem? diabetes
Question 10
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Which of the following is not a characteristic of type 2 diabetes mellitus? chaíacteíized by high blood
sugaí, insulin íesistance, and íelative lack of insulin. Common symptoms include incíeased thiíst,
fíequent uíination, and unexplained weight loss.
Question 11
1 out of 1 points
A patient has been diagnosed with hypothyroidism and thyroid hormone replacement therapy is prescribed.
How long should the nurse practitioner wait before checking the patient’s TSH? Six to 8 weeks
Question 12
, 0 out of 1 points
A patient has been diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). Which of the following medications
may be used to treat generalized anxiety disorder? ľíeatment may include counseling and medications,
such as antidepíessants. Selective Seíotonin Reuptake Inhibitoí (SSRI), Anxiolytic, and
Antidepíessant
Paxil Effexor Lexapro and cymbalta
Question 13
0 out of 1 points
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,
Question 14
1 out of 1 points
Which of the following is the most cause of low back pain?
Lumbar disc disease
Question 15
1 out of 1 points
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
Question 16
1 out of 1 points
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 behavior? delirium
Question 17
1 out of 1 points
Which of the following is the most common causative organism of nongonococcal urethritis?
which of the following does not cause nongonococcal urethritis
a chlamydia – most common
b. mycoplasma
c. neisseria
d. ureaplasma
Question 18
1 out of 1 points
Which appropriate test for the initial assessment of Alzheimer’s disease provides the performance ratings on
(Already graded A)
Question 1
0 out of 0 points
When completing this quiz, did you comply with Walden University’s Code of Conduct
including the expectations for academic integrity?
Question 2
1 out of 1 points
A patient complains of generalized joint pain and stiffness associated with activity and relieved with rest.
This patient history is consistent with which of the following disorders?
Osteoarthritis
Question 3
0 out of 1 points
What diabetic complications result from hyperglycemia?
1. Retinopathy
2. Hypertension resistant to treatment
3. Peripheral neuropathy
4. Accelerated atherogenesis
Question 4
0 out of 1 points
Which factors are associated with high risk for foot complications in a patient with diabetes mellitus?
Obesity
Abnormal nails
Abnormal gait
Poorly controlled lipids
, Question 5
1 out of 1 points
What are
Which of the following is not a common early sign of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)?
common early signs of BPH – frequency, urgency, nocturia TX with alpha adrenergic
Terazosin and doxazosin
Question 6
1 out of 1 points
A 63-year-old man presents to the office with hematuria, hesitancy, and dribbling. Digital rectal exam (DRE)
reveals a moderately enlarged prostate that is smooth. The PSA is 1.2. What is the most appropriate
management strategy for you to follow at this time?
Prescribe an alpha adrenergic blocker
Question 7
0 out of 1 points
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
Question 8
1 out of 1 points
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)
Question 9
1 out of 1 points
A 60 year old male patient with multiple health problems presents with a complaint of erectile dysfunction
(ED). Of the following, which medication is most likely to be causing the problem? diabetes
Question 10
0 out of 1 points
Which of the following is not a characteristic of type 2 diabetes mellitus? chaíacteíized by high blood
sugaí, insulin íesistance, and íelative lack of insulin. Common symptoms include incíeased thiíst,
fíequent uíination, and unexplained weight loss.
Question 11
1 out of 1 points
A patient has been diagnosed with hypothyroidism and thyroid hormone replacement therapy is prescribed.
How long should the nurse practitioner wait before checking the patient’s TSH? Six to 8 weeks
Question 12
, 0 out of 1 points
A patient has been diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). Which of the following medications
may be used to treat generalized anxiety disorder? ľíeatment may include counseling and medications,
such as antidepíessants. Selective Seíotonin Reuptake Inhibitoí (SSRI), Anxiolytic, and
Antidepíessant
Paxil Effexor Lexapro and cymbalta
Question 13
0 out of 1 points
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,
Question 14
1 out of 1 points
Which of the following is the most cause of low back pain?
Lumbar disc disease
Question 15
1 out of 1 points
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
Question 16
1 out of 1 points
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 behavior? delirium
Question 17
1 out of 1 points
Which of the following is the most common causative organism of nongonococcal urethritis?
which of the following does not cause nongonococcal urethritis
a chlamydia – most common
b. mycoplasma
c. neisseria
d. ureaplasma
Question 18
1 out of 1 points
Which appropriate test for the initial assessment of Alzheimer’s disease provides the performance ratings on
