Advanced Practice Care Of Adults Across The Lifespan
NRNP 6531 Week 11 Final Exam (Fall QTR)
Questions & Answers |Latest 2023-2024
Course NURS-6531D-1/NURS-6531N-1-Adv. Practice Care of
Adults Fall Quarter
Test Final Exam
Status Completed
• Question 1
0 out of 0 points
When completing this quiz, did you comply with Walden University’s
Code of Conduct including the expectations for academic integrity?
• Question 2
1 out of 1 points
A patient complains of generalized joint pain and stiffness associated with activity and
relieved with rest. This patient history is consistent with which of the following
disorders?
Osteoarthritis
• Question 3
0 out of 1 points
What diabetic complications result from hyperglycemia?
1. Retinopathy
2. Hypertension resistant to treatment
3. Peripheral neuropathy
4. Accelerated atherogenesis
• Question 4
0 out of 1 points
Which factors are associated with high risk for foot complications in a patient with
diabetes mellitus?
Obesity
Abnormal nails
Abnormal gait
Poorly controlled lipids
• Question 5
,Advanced Practice Care Of Adults Across The Lifespan
1 out of 1 points
Which of the following is not a common early sign of benign prostatic hyperplasia
(BPH)? What are common early signs of BPH – frequency, urgency, nocturia TX with
alpha adrenergic Terazosin and doxazosin
• Question 6
1 out of 1 points
A 63-year-old man presents to the office with hematuria, hesitancy, and dribbling.
Digital rectal exam (DRE) reveals a moderately enlarged prostate that is smooth. The
PSA is 1.2. What is the most appropriate management strategy for you to follow at
this time?
Prescribe an alpha adrenergic blocker
• Question 7
0 out of 1 points
A 30 year old female patient presents to the clinic with heat intolerance, tremors,
nervousness, and weight loss inconsistent with increased appetite. Which test would
be most likely to confirm the suspected diagnosis? Graves hyperthyroid
• Question 8
1 out of 1 points
Which history is commonly found in a patient with glomerulonephritis? Ask about recent
infections (skin or upper respiratory); recent travel (possible exposure to viruses, bacteria, fungi,
or parasites); recent illnesses, surgery, or invasive procedures (possible infection); any systemic
diseases (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus -SLE)
• Question 9
1 out of 1 points
A 60 year old male patient with multiple health problems presents with a complaint
of erectile dysfunction (ED). Of the following, which medication is most likely to be
causing the problem? diabetes
• Question 10
0 out of 1 points
Which of the following is not a characteristic of type 2 diabetes mellitus?
characterized by high blood sugar, insulin resistance, and relative lack of
insulin. Common symptoms include increased thirst, frequent urination, and
unexplained weight loss.
, Advanced Practice Care Of Adults Across The Lifespan
• Question 11
1 out of 1 points
A patient has been diagnosed with hypothyroidism and thyroid hormone replacement
therapy is prescribed. How long should the nurse practitioner wait before checking the
patient’s TSH? Six to 8 weeks
• Question 12
0 out of 1 points
A patient has been diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). Which of the
following medications may be used to treat generalized anxiety disorder? Treatment
may include counseling and medications, such as antidepressants. Selective
Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI), Anxiolytic, and Antidepressant
Paxil Effexor Lexapro and cymbalta
• Question 13
0 out of 1 points
What is the most common cause of Cushing’s syndrome? Pituitary-dependent/ACTH-
dependent (Cushing's disease), one is a pituitary form, which results from excessive
production of ACTH by a tumor of the pituitary gland,
• Question 14
1 out of 1 points
Which of the following is the most cause of low back pain?
Lumbar disc disease
• Question 15
1 out of 1 points
Warfarin (Coumadin) is prescribed for a frail, elderly male with new onset atrial
fibrillation. The goal INR for this patient should be: 2.0 to 3.0
• Question 16
1 out of 1 points
A 72 year old patient exhibits sudden onset of fluctuating restlessness, agitation,
confusion, and impaired attention. This is accompanied by visual hallucinations and
sleep disturbance. What is the most likely cause of this behavior? delirium
• Question 17
1 out of 1 points
Which of the following is the most common causative organism of nongonococcal
NRNP 6531 Week 11 Final Exam (Fall QTR)
Questions & Answers |Latest 2023-2024
Course NURS-6531D-1/NURS-6531N-1-Adv. Practice Care of
Adults Fall Quarter
Test Final Exam
Status Completed
• Question 1
0 out of 0 points
When completing this quiz, did you comply with Walden University’s
Code of Conduct including the expectations for academic integrity?
• Question 2
1 out of 1 points
A patient complains of generalized joint pain and stiffness associated with activity and
relieved with rest. This patient history is consistent with which of the following
disorders?
Osteoarthritis
• Question 3
0 out of 1 points
What diabetic complications result from hyperglycemia?
1. Retinopathy
2. Hypertension resistant to treatment
3. Peripheral neuropathy
4. Accelerated atherogenesis
• Question 4
0 out of 1 points
Which factors are associated with high risk for foot complications in a patient with
diabetes mellitus?
Obesity
Abnormal nails
Abnormal gait
Poorly controlled lipids
• Question 5
,Advanced Practice Care Of Adults Across The Lifespan
1 out of 1 points
Which of the following is not a common early sign of benign prostatic hyperplasia
(BPH)? What are common early signs of BPH – frequency, urgency, nocturia TX with
alpha adrenergic Terazosin and doxazosin
• Question 6
1 out of 1 points
A 63-year-old man presents to the office with hematuria, hesitancy, and dribbling.
Digital rectal exam (DRE) reveals a moderately enlarged prostate that is smooth. The
PSA is 1.2. What is the most appropriate management strategy for you to follow at
this time?
Prescribe an alpha adrenergic blocker
• Question 7
0 out of 1 points
A 30 year old female patient presents to the clinic with heat intolerance, tremors,
nervousness, and weight loss inconsistent with increased appetite. Which test would
be most likely to confirm the suspected diagnosis? Graves hyperthyroid
• Question 8
1 out of 1 points
Which history is commonly found in a patient with glomerulonephritis? Ask about recent
infections (skin or upper respiratory); recent travel (possible exposure to viruses, bacteria, fungi,
or parasites); recent illnesses, surgery, or invasive procedures (possible infection); any systemic
diseases (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus -SLE)
• Question 9
1 out of 1 points
A 60 year old male patient with multiple health problems presents with a complaint
of erectile dysfunction (ED). Of the following, which medication is most likely to be
causing the problem? diabetes
• Question 10
0 out of 1 points
Which of the following is not a characteristic of type 2 diabetes mellitus?
characterized by high blood sugar, insulin resistance, and relative lack of
insulin. Common symptoms include increased thirst, frequent urination, and
unexplained weight loss.
, Advanced Practice Care Of Adults Across The Lifespan
• Question 11
1 out of 1 points
A patient has been diagnosed with hypothyroidism and thyroid hormone replacement
therapy is prescribed. How long should the nurse practitioner wait before checking the
patient’s TSH? Six to 8 weeks
• Question 12
0 out of 1 points
A patient has been diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). Which of the
following medications may be used to treat generalized anxiety disorder? Treatment
may include counseling and medications, such as antidepressants. Selective
Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI), Anxiolytic, and Antidepressant
Paxil Effexor Lexapro and cymbalta
• Question 13
0 out of 1 points
What is the most common cause of Cushing’s syndrome? Pituitary-dependent/ACTH-
dependent (Cushing's disease), one is a pituitary form, which results from excessive
production of ACTH by a tumor of the pituitary gland,
• Question 14
1 out of 1 points
Which of the following is the most cause of low back pain?
Lumbar disc disease
• Question 15
1 out of 1 points
Warfarin (Coumadin) is prescribed for a frail, elderly male with new onset atrial
fibrillation. The goal INR for this patient should be: 2.0 to 3.0
• Question 16
1 out of 1 points
A 72 year old patient exhibits sudden onset of fluctuating restlessness, agitation,
confusion, and impaired attention. This is accompanied by visual hallucinations and
sleep disturbance. What is the most likely cause of this behavior? delirium
• Question 17
1 out of 1 points
Which of the following is the most common causative organism of nongonococcal
