NSG 6001 WEEK 4 QUIZ 1 – QUESTION AND
ANSWERS
An older male patient reports urinary frequency, back pain, and
nocturia. A dipstick urinalysis reveals hematuria. What will the
provider do next to evaluate this condition? - ANSWER--PSA and
perform a digital rectal exam
An older male patient has a screening PSA which is 12 ng/ml.
What does this value indicate? - ANSWER--BPH
A male patient reports nocturia and daytime urinary frequency
and urgency without changes in the force of the urine stream.
What is the likely cause of this? - ANSWER--Lower urinary tract
symptoms
A 70-year-old male reports urinary hesitancy, post void dribbling,
and a diminished urine stream. A digital rectal exam reveals and
enlarged prostate gland that feels rubbery and smooth. Which
tests will the primary care provider order based on these findings?
- ANSWER--Urinalysis and serum creatinine
The provider orders the oral phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor
sildenafil to treat erectile dysfunction in a 65-year-old male
patient. What will be included when teaching this patient about
taking this medication. - ANSWER--take on empty stomach
medication may be taken once daily
Which is true about hypoactive sexual desire in older male? -
ANSWER--Men with hypoactive sexual desire may have normal
excitement and orgasm
A young adult male reports a dull pain in the scrotum and the
provider notes a bluish color showing through the skin on the
affected side. Palpation reveals a "bag a worms" on the proximal
, NSG 6001 WEEK 4 QUIZ 1 – QUESTION AND
ANSWERS
spermatic cord. What is an important next step in managing this
patient? - ANSWER--Consideration of underlying causes of this
finding
An adolescent male reports severe pain in one testicle. The
examiner notes edema and erythema of the scrotum on that side
with a swollen, tender spermatic cord and absence of the
cremasteric reflex. What is the most important intervention? -
ANSWER--Immediate referral to the ED
A high school athlete is brought to the emergency department
after collapsing during outdoor practice on a hot day. The patient
is weak, irritable and confused. Serum Na 152 mEq/mL and has
dry mucous membranes and tachycardia. What is the initial
approach for rehydration in this patient? - ANSWER--Intravenous
fluid resuscitation with an isotonic solution
An elderly patient who is taking thiazide diuretic has been ill with
nausea and vomiting and is brought into the emergency
department for evaluation. An assessment reveals oliguria,
hypotension, and tachycardia and serum sodium is 118mEq/mL.
What is the treatment - ANSWER--Emergency volume repletion
with 3% NaCl
Which thyroid stimulating hormone level indicates
hyperthyroidism? - ANSWER--0.2 Ulu/L
A patient has thyroid nodules and the provider suspects thyroid
cancer. To evaluate thyroid nodules for potential malignancy,
which test is performed? - ANSWER--Thyroid ultrasound
ANSWERS
An older male patient reports urinary frequency, back pain, and
nocturia. A dipstick urinalysis reveals hematuria. What will the
provider do next to evaluate this condition? - ANSWER--PSA and
perform a digital rectal exam
An older male patient has a screening PSA which is 12 ng/ml.
What does this value indicate? - ANSWER--BPH
A male patient reports nocturia and daytime urinary frequency
and urgency without changes in the force of the urine stream.
What is the likely cause of this? - ANSWER--Lower urinary tract
symptoms
A 70-year-old male reports urinary hesitancy, post void dribbling,
and a diminished urine stream. A digital rectal exam reveals and
enlarged prostate gland that feels rubbery and smooth. Which
tests will the primary care provider order based on these findings?
- ANSWER--Urinalysis and serum creatinine
The provider orders the oral phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor
sildenafil to treat erectile dysfunction in a 65-year-old male
patient. What will be included when teaching this patient about
taking this medication. - ANSWER--take on empty stomach
medication may be taken once daily
Which is true about hypoactive sexual desire in older male? -
ANSWER--Men with hypoactive sexual desire may have normal
excitement and orgasm
A young adult male reports a dull pain in the scrotum and the
provider notes a bluish color showing through the skin on the
affected side. Palpation reveals a "bag a worms" on the proximal
, NSG 6001 WEEK 4 QUIZ 1 – QUESTION AND
ANSWERS
spermatic cord. What is an important next step in managing this
patient? - ANSWER--Consideration of underlying causes of this
finding
An adolescent male reports severe pain in one testicle. The
examiner notes edema and erythema of the scrotum on that side
with a swollen, tender spermatic cord and absence of the
cremasteric reflex. What is the most important intervention? -
ANSWER--Immediate referral to the ED
A high school athlete is brought to the emergency department
after collapsing during outdoor practice on a hot day. The patient
is weak, irritable and confused. Serum Na 152 mEq/mL and has
dry mucous membranes and tachycardia. What is the initial
approach for rehydration in this patient? - ANSWER--Intravenous
fluid resuscitation with an isotonic solution
An elderly patient who is taking thiazide diuretic has been ill with
nausea and vomiting and is brought into the emergency
department for evaluation. An assessment reveals oliguria,
hypotension, and tachycardia and serum sodium is 118mEq/mL.
What is the treatment - ANSWER--Emergency volume repletion
with 3% NaCl
Which thyroid stimulating hormone level indicates
hyperthyroidism? - ANSWER--0.2 Ulu/L
A patient has thyroid nodules and the provider suspects thyroid
cancer. To evaluate thyroid nodules for potential malignancy,
which test is performed? - ANSWER--Thyroid ultrasound
