NR601 / NR 601 ACTUAL MIDTERM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2023.
1. A 60-year-old woman presents with a chief complaint of uncomfortable
breathing on exertion. She has had a minimally productive cough for several
years that does not bother her. On further questioning, she states that her
breathing gets much worse when she lies down. The most likely cause of her
dyspnea is:
Cardiac
2. A 68-year-old male presents with a chief complaint of episodes of
lightheadedness or dizziness. He states that sweating, tachycardia, and some
hand trembling are often associated with these episodes. Which one of the
following questions should you ask to help confirm the diagnosis?
Are these symptoms related to eating?
3. A 68-year-old male presents with a chief complaint of episodic dizziness.
Although not dizzy at present, he states that he has noted onset of dizzy
episodes when he rolls over in bed and occasionally when he turns his head
rapidly. Episodes last about 3 minutes. The most likely diagnosis is:
ANSWERS 2023.
1. A 60-year-old woman presents with a chief complaint of uncomfortable
breathing on exertion. She has had a minimally productive cough for several
years that does not bother her. On further questioning, she states that her
breathing gets much worse when she lies down. The most likely cause of her
dyspnea is:
Cardiac
2. A 68-year-old male presents with a chief complaint of episodes of
lightheadedness or dizziness. He states that sweating, tachycardia, and some
hand trembling are often associated with these episodes. Which one of the
following questions should you ask to help confirm the diagnosis?
Are these symptoms related to eating?
3. A 68-year-old male presents with a chief complaint of episodic dizziness.
Although not dizzy at present, he states that he has noted onset of dizzy
episodes when he rolls over in bed and occasionally when he turns his head
rapidly. Episodes last about 3 minutes. The most likely diagnosis is:
