NR 511 Final Exam: 100 Questions with
100% complete and correct answers
A+ Grade
The most cost-effective screening test for determining HIV status is which of the following?
- ✔ Answer- Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay
Which blood test is a nonspecific method and most helpful for evaluating the severity and course
of an inflammatory process?
- ✔ Answer- reactive protein (CRP
Cocaine acts as a stimulant by blocking the reuptake of which neurotransmitter?
- ✔ Answer- Dopamine
Mrs. Thomas was seen in the office complaining of pain and point tenderness in the area of her
elbow. The pain has increased following a day of gardening one week ago. A physical finding
that differentiates the diagnosis and is most consistent with lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow) is:
- ✔ Answer- Pain at the elbow with resisted movements at the wrist and forearm
Which of the following statements concerning the musculoskeletal examination is true?
- ✔ Answer- The uninvolved side should be examined initially and then compared to the
involved side.
Which of the following signs or symptoms indicate an inflammatory etiology to musculoskeletal
pain?
- ✔ Answer- Morning stiffness
, NR 511 Final Exam: 100 Questions with
100% complete and correct answers
A+ Grade
Which causes the greatest percentage of mammalian bites?
- ✔ Answer- Dogs
A 48-year-old woman is seen in the clinic with complaints of prolonged heavy menstrual
periods. She is pale and states she can no longer exercise. Pelvic exam reveals a single, very
large mass. Which of the following diagnostic tests should the clinician order first?
- ✔ Answer- Transvaginal ultrasound
A diabetic patient asks the clinician why he needs to check his blood sugar at home even when
he feels good. Which of the following responses would be most appropriate? - ✔ Answer-
Control of glucose will help postpone or delay complications."
"Regularly checking blood sugar will help establish a routine."
"Monitoring glucose will promote a sense of control."
ALL OF THE ABOVE
A 25-year-old patient presents to the clinic with fatigue, cold intolerance, weight gain, and
constipation for the past 3 months. On physical examination, the clinician notices a sinus
bradycardia; muscular stiffness; coarse, dry hair; and a delay in relaxation in deep tendon
reflexes. Which of the following tests should be ordered next?
- ✔ Answer- TSH
Which of the following medications for type 2 diabetes mellitus should not be prescribed during
pregnancy?
- ✔ Answer- Glucotrol
, NR 511 Final Exam: 100 Questions with
100% complete and correct answers
A+ Grade
During a DRE on a 75-year-old man, the clinician suspects the patient has prostate cancer. What
physical finding should make the clinician suspicious?
- ✔ Answer- An enlarged rubbery gland
Eddie, age 4, presents to the ED with a live insect trapped in his ear canal causing a lot of
distress. What should be your first step?
- ✔ Answer- Immobilize the insect with 2% lidocaine.
What is the most common cause of microcytic anemia?
- ✔ Answer- Iron-deficiency anemia
An 82-year-old man is seen in the primary care office with complaints of dribbling urine and
difficulty starting his stream. Which of the following should be included in the list of differential
diagnoses? - Answer - ✔–
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
Parkinson's disease Prostate cancer
All of the above
Early rheumatoid disease is characterized by:
- ✔ Answer- Joint swelling and immobility on rising
100% complete and correct answers
A+ Grade
The most cost-effective screening test for determining HIV status is which of the following?
- ✔ Answer- Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay
Which blood test is a nonspecific method and most helpful for evaluating the severity and course
of an inflammatory process?
- ✔ Answer- reactive protein (CRP
Cocaine acts as a stimulant by blocking the reuptake of which neurotransmitter?
- ✔ Answer- Dopamine
Mrs. Thomas was seen in the office complaining of pain and point tenderness in the area of her
elbow. The pain has increased following a day of gardening one week ago. A physical finding
that differentiates the diagnosis and is most consistent with lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow) is:
- ✔ Answer- Pain at the elbow with resisted movements at the wrist and forearm
Which of the following statements concerning the musculoskeletal examination is true?
- ✔ Answer- The uninvolved side should be examined initially and then compared to the
involved side.
Which of the following signs or symptoms indicate an inflammatory etiology to musculoskeletal
pain?
- ✔ Answer- Morning stiffness
, NR 511 Final Exam: 100 Questions with
100% complete and correct answers
A+ Grade
Which causes the greatest percentage of mammalian bites?
- ✔ Answer- Dogs
A 48-year-old woman is seen in the clinic with complaints of prolonged heavy menstrual
periods. She is pale and states she can no longer exercise. Pelvic exam reveals a single, very
large mass. Which of the following diagnostic tests should the clinician order first?
- ✔ Answer- Transvaginal ultrasound
A diabetic patient asks the clinician why he needs to check his blood sugar at home even when
he feels good. Which of the following responses would be most appropriate? - ✔ Answer-
Control of glucose will help postpone or delay complications."
"Regularly checking blood sugar will help establish a routine."
"Monitoring glucose will promote a sense of control."
ALL OF THE ABOVE
A 25-year-old patient presents to the clinic with fatigue, cold intolerance, weight gain, and
constipation for the past 3 months. On physical examination, the clinician notices a sinus
bradycardia; muscular stiffness; coarse, dry hair; and a delay in relaxation in deep tendon
reflexes. Which of the following tests should be ordered next?
- ✔ Answer- TSH
Which of the following medications for type 2 diabetes mellitus should not be prescribed during
pregnancy?
- ✔ Answer- Glucotrol
, NR 511 Final Exam: 100 Questions with
100% complete and correct answers
A+ Grade
During a DRE on a 75-year-old man, the clinician suspects the patient has prostate cancer. What
physical finding should make the clinician suspicious?
- ✔ Answer- An enlarged rubbery gland
Eddie, age 4, presents to the ED with a live insect trapped in his ear canal causing a lot of
distress. What should be your first step?
- ✔ Answer- Immobilize the insect with 2% lidocaine.
What is the most common cause of microcytic anemia?
- ✔ Answer- Iron-deficiency anemia
An 82-year-old man is seen in the primary care office with complaints of dribbling urine and
difficulty starting his stream. Which of the following should be included in the list of differential
diagnoses? - Answer - ✔–
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
Parkinson's disease Prostate cancer
All of the above
Early rheumatoid disease is characterized by:
- ✔ Answer- Joint swelling and immobility on rising
