NSG 6020 3P EXAM ACTUAL EXAM ALL 75 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
Headache Sign - ANSWER: Which sign does not warrant immediate investigation?
E.g., relieved by common analgesics.
Migraine Arteries - ANSWER: During a migraine, what happens to cerebral arteries?
E.g., they dilate or constrict.
Bipolar Suspicion - ANSWER: Symptom indicating high suspicion for bipolar
disorder in a 15-year-old. E.g., blurting out answers in class.
Breast Cancer Risk - ANSWER: Identifying a non-associated risk factor for breast
cancer. E.g., low socioeconomic status.
Bulimia Weight - ANSWER: Characteristic weight status of a 26-year-old woman
with bulimia. E.g., very underweight.
Asthma Medication - ANSWER: Medication used to relieve acute wheezing in
asthma. E.g., short-acting beta agonist.
Incontinence Medication - ANSWER: Medication possibly responsible for
incontinence in an 80-year-old. E.g., Tagamet (cimetidine).
Hyperandrogenism Indicator - ANSWER: Identifying a sign of hyperandrogenism in
an adolescent female. E.g., hirsutism.
Synovial Joint - ANSWER: Identifying a type of joint. E.g., shoulder.
Digoxin Level Change - ANSWER: Reason for a sudden change in digoxin levels in a
patient. E.g., decreased creatinine clearance.
Sinusitis Contraindication - ANSWER: Medication contraindicated in a child with
acute sinusitis. E.g., nasal steroids.
PAD Calf Pain - ANSWER: Describing the calf pain associated with peripheral artery
disease. E.g., dull aching or cramping.
Jugular Venous Distention - ANSWER: Symptom associated with chest pain. E.g.,
heart failure.
Hepatitis Immunization - ANSWER: Immunization protecting against a virus causing
chronic liver disease. E.g., Hepatitis B.
, Scalp Condition in Pediatrics - ANSWER: Likely diagnosis for a pediatric patient with
scaling and hair loss patches on the scalp. E.g., tinea capitis.
Mouth Sore Diagnosis - ANSWER: Diagnosis for a 70-year-old with a sore mouth
and specific tongue appearance. E.g., pernicious anemia.
Leg Pain Diagnosis - ANSWER: Likely diagnosis for a 62-year-old male with leg pain
worsened by ambulation. E.g., lumbar flexion improvement.
Ankylosing Spondylitis - ANSWER: Chronic inflammatory arthritis affecting the spine
and large joints
Cauda Equina Syndrome - ANSWER: Compression of the nerve roots at the end of
the spinal cord
Bursitis - ANSWER: Inflammation of the fluid-filled sac near joints
Spinal Stenosis - ANSWER: Narrowing of the spinal canal causing pressure on the
spinal cord or nerves
Lymphadenopathy - ANSWER: Enlarged lymph nodes persisting for more than 3
months
Cardiac Output - ANSWER: Volume of blood pumped by the heart per minute
Systemic Vascular Resistance - ANSWER: Resistance to blood flow in the systemic
circulation
Stroke Volume - ANSWER: Volume of blood pumped by the heart with each beat
Preload - ANSWER: Amount of blood in the ventricles at the end of diastole
Griseofulvin - ANSWER: Antifungal medication used to treat fungal infections like
tinea capitis
SSRIs - ANSWER: Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors used as antidepressants
Small Bowel Obstruction - ANSWER: Blockage in the small intestine causing
symptoms like nausea and vomiting
Osteosarcoma - ANSWER: Bone cancer characterized by pathologic fractures
Primary Syphilis - ANSWER: Initial stage of syphilis with a painless genital lesion
Benign Positional Vertigo - ANSWER: Vertigo treated first line with meclizine
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
Headache Sign - ANSWER: Which sign does not warrant immediate investigation?
E.g., relieved by common analgesics.
Migraine Arteries - ANSWER: During a migraine, what happens to cerebral arteries?
E.g., they dilate or constrict.
Bipolar Suspicion - ANSWER: Symptom indicating high suspicion for bipolar
disorder in a 15-year-old. E.g., blurting out answers in class.
Breast Cancer Risk - ANSWER: Identifying a non-associated risk factor for breast
cancer. E.g., low socioeconomic status.
Bulimia Weight - ANSWER: Characteristic weight status of a 26-year-old woman
with bulimia. E.g., very underweight.
Asthma Medication - ANSWER: Medication used to relieve acute wheezing in
asthma. E.g., short-acting beta agonist.
Incontinence Medication - ANSWER: Medication possibly responsible for
incontinence in an 80-year-old. E.g., Tagamet (cimetidine).
Hyperandrogenism Indicator - ANSWER: Identifying a sign of hyperandrogenism in
an adolescent female. E.g., hirsutism.
Synovial Joint - ANSWER: Identifying a type of joint. E.g., shoulder.
Digoxin Level Change - ANSWER: Reason for a sudden change in digoxin levels in a
patient. E.g., decreased creatinine clearance.
Sinusitis Contraindication - ANSWER: Medication contraindicated in a child with
acute sinusitis. E.g., nasal steroids.
PAD Calf Pain - ANSWER: Describing the calf pain associated with peripheral artery
disease. E.g., dull aching or cramping.
Jugular Venous Distention - ANSWER: Symptom associated with chest pain. E.g.,
heart failure.
Hepatitis Immunization - ANSWER: Immunization protecting against a virus causing
chronic liver disease. E.g., Hepatitis B.
, Scalp Condition in Pediatrics - ANSWER: Likely diagnosis for a pediatric patient with
scaling and hair loss patches on the scalp. E.g., tinea capitis.
Mouth Sore Diagnosis - ANSWER: Diagnosis for a 70-year-old with a sore mouth
and specific tongue appearance. E.g., pernicious anemia.
Leg Pain Diagnosis - ANSWER: Likely diagnosis for a 62-year-old male with leg pain
worsened by ambulation. E.g., lumbar flexion improvement.
Ankylosing Spondylitis - ANSWER: Chronic inflammatory arthritis affecting the spine
and large joints
Cauda Equina Syndrome - ANSWER: Compression of the nerve roots at the end of
the spinal cord
Bursitis - ANSWER: Inflammation of the fluid-filled sac near joints
Spinal Stenosis - ANSWER: Narrowing of the spinal canal causing pressure on the
spinal cord or nerves
Lymphadenopathy - ANSWER: Enlarged lymph nodes persisting for more than 3
months
Cardiac Output - ANSWER: Volume of blood pumped by the heart per minute
Systemic Vascular Resistance - ANSWER: Resistance to blood flow in the systemic
circulation
Stroke Volume - ANSWER: Volume of blood pumped by the heart with each beat
Preload - ANSWER: Amount of blood in the ventricles at the end of diastole
Griseofulvin - ANSWER: Antifungal medication used to treat fungal infections like
tinea capitis
SSRIs - ANSWER: Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors used as antidepressants
Small Bowel Obstruction - ANSWER: Blockage in the small intestine causing
symptoms like nausea and vomiting
Osteosarcoma - ANSWER: Bone cancer characterized by pathologic fractures
Primary Syphilis - ANSWER: Initial stage of syphilis with a painless genital lesion
Benign Positional Vertigo - ANSWER: Vertigo treated first line with meclizine
