NURS 683/ Nurs 683 FINAL EXAM
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QUESTION AND ANSWERS 100%
ACCURATE EXAM
A patient presents to the clinic with pain at the wrist and thumb. The provider performs a Finklestein
test, and it is positive. What is the most likely diagnosis?
De Quervain's disease
Estrogen-progestin therapy used in osteoporosis
• Reduces risk of bone fractures
• Increases risk of breast cancer, CHD, stroke, and venous thrombosis
• Is no longer recommended for osteoporosis treatment in women
• All of the above
D. All of the Above
NOTE: Evista (raloxifene) least helpful tx- not recommended
A patient with a back injury reports numbness and tingling. You suspect a compression fracture. What
isyour next step?
Order X-ray
The Spurling Test is used for
Cervical nerve compression
80% of bursitis is caused by
, Staph aureus
A 16-year-old patient comes to the clinic with a suspected meniscal tear. What are the steps for
confirming this?
McMurray Test, MRI
T/F? Acetaminophen is a useful tx for RA
False
A 65-year-old patient presents with bilateral knee pain and stiffness that is worse in the morning,
malaise, and low-grade fever. What is the most likely dx?
Rheumatoid arthritis.
Ankle sprain grades
grade 1 - localized tenderness, normal ROM (exercise, physio)
grade 2 - mod to severe pain and swelling, difficulty walking (exercise, physio, brace)
grade 3 - not able to bear weight, egg shaped swelling (brace, rehab, possible surgery)
First line tx for osteoarthritis?
Tylenol
Back pain that is exacerbated by standing and walking and relieved by leanign forward
LATEST 2024 UPDATE COMPLETE
QUESTION AND ANSWERS 100%
ACCURATE EXAM
A patient presents to the clinic with pain at the wrist and thumb. The provider performs a Finklestein
test, and it is positive. What is the most likely diagnosis?
De Quervain's disease
Estrogen-progestin therapy used in osteoporosis
• Reduces risk of bone fractures
• Increases risk of breast cancer, CHD, stroke, and venous thrombosis
• Is no longer recommended for osteoporosis treatment in women
• All of the above
D. All of the Above
NOTE: Evista (raloxifene) least helpful tx- not recommended
A patient with a back injury reports numbness and tingling. You suspect a compression fracture. What
isyour next step?
Order X-ray
The Spurling Test is used for
Cervical nerve compression
80% of bursitis is caused by
, Staph aureus
A 16-year-old patient comes to the clinic with a suspected meniscal tear. What are the steps for
confirming this?
McMurray Test, MRI
T/F? Acetaminophen is a useful tx for RA
False
A 65-year-old patient presents with bilateral knee pain and stiffness that is worse in the morning,
malaise, and low-grade fever. What is the most likely dx?
Rheumatoid arthritis.
Ankle sprain grades
grade 1 - localized tenderness, normal ROM (exercise, physio)
grade 2 - mod to severe pain and swelling, difficulty walking (exercise, physio, brace)
grade 3 - not able to bear weight, egg shaped swelling (brace, rehab, possible surgery)
First line tx for osteoarthritis?
Tylenol
Back pain that is exacerbated by standing and walking and relieved by leanign forward
