NRNP 6531 –ADVANCED PRACTICE CARE OF ADULTS
ACROSS THE LIFESPAN FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
• Question 1
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 2
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 3
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 4
1 out of 1 points
Which of the following is the most cause of low back pain?
, Lumbar disc disease
• Question 5
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 6
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 7
1 out of 1 points
Which of the following is the most common causative organism of
nongonococcal
urethritis? which of the following does not cause
nongonococcal urethritis
a chlamydia – most
common b. mycoplasma
c. neisseria
d. ureaplasma
• Question 8
1 out of 1 points
Which appropriate test for the initial assessment of Alzheimer’s disease
provides the performance ratings on 10 complex, higher order activities? FAQ
,• Question 9
0 out of 1 points
What conditions must be met for you to bill “incident to” the physician,
receiving 100% reimbursement from Medicare? the physician must be on-
site and engaged in client care.
• Question 10
1 out of 1 points
Diagnostic evaluation for urinary calculi includes:
A. Urinalysis and culture
B. Non contrast CT C. Serum calcium
D. All of the above
• Question 11
1 out of 1 points
Reed-Sternberg B lymphocytes are associated with which of the following
disorders:
Hodgkin’s lymphoma
• Question 12
0 out of 1 points
Marsha presents with symptoms resembling both fibromyalgia and chronic
fatigue syndrome, which have many similarities. Which of the following is
more characteristic of fibromyalgia?
Musculoskeletal pain is not characteristic of
chronic fatigue syndrome; rather, it is characteristic
of fibromyalgia
, • Question 13
1 out of 1 points
Beth, age 49, comes in with low back pain. An x-ray of the lumbosacral spine
is within normal limits. Which of the following diagnoses do you explore
further?
herniated nucleus pulposus.
• Question 14
0 out of 1 points
Steve, age 69, has gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). When teaching
him how to reduce his lower esophageal sphincter pressure, which
substances do you recommend that he avoid?
avoid chocolate, alcohol, carbonated drinks, peppermint, coffee, citrus, onion,
and garlic. And weight loss
• Question 15
1 out of 1 points
The cornerstone of treatment for stress fracture of the femur or metatarsal
stress fracture is:
Rest the affected part of the body
- Once pain free, the person can gradually begin the sporting activity again
- Air splinting can reduce pain and decrease the time until return to full
participation or intensity of exercise.
- NSAIDs to reduce pain and inflammation
• Question 16
0 out of 1 points
Which of the following is not a risk factor associated with the development of
syndrome X and type 2 diabetes mellitus?
ACROSS THE LIFESPAN FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
• Question 1
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 2
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 3
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 4
1 out of 1 points
Which of the following is the most cause of low back pain?
, Lumbar disc disease
• Question 5
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 6
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 7
1 out of 1 points
Which of the following is the most common causative organism of
nongonococcal
urethritis? which of the following does not cause
nongonococcal urethritis
a chlamydia – most
common b. mycoplasma
c. neisseria
d. ureaplasma
• Question 8
1 out of 1 points
Which appropriate test for the initial assessment of Alzheimer’s disease
provides the performance ratings on 10 complex, higher order activities? FAQ
,• Question 9
0 out of 1 points
What conditions must be met for you to bill “incident to” the physician,
receiving 100% reimbursement from Medicare? the physician must be on-
site and engaged in client care.
• Question 10
1 out of 1 points
Diagnostic evaluation for urinary calculi includes:
A. Urinalysis and culture
B. Non contrast CT C. Serum calcium
D. All of the above
• Question 11
1 out of 1 points
Reed-Sternberg B lymphocytes are associated with which of the following
disorders:
Hodgkin’s lymphoma
• Question 12
0 out of 1 points
Marsha presents with symptoms resembling both fibromyalgia and chronic
fatigue syndrome, which have many similarities. Which of the following is
more characteristic of fibromyalgia?
Musculoskeletal pain is not characteristic of
chronic fatigue syndrome; rather, it is characteristic
of fibromyalgia
, • Question 13
1 out of 1 points
Beth, age 49, comes in with low back pain. An x-ray of the lumbosacral spine
is within normal limits. Which of the following diagnoses do you explore
further?
herniated nucleus pulposus.
• Question 14
0 out of 1 points
Steve, age 69, has gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). When teaching
him how to reduce his lower esophageal sphincter pressure, which
substances do you recommend that he avoid?
avoid chocolate, alcohol, carbonated drinks, peppermint, coffee, citrus, onion,
and garlic. And weight loss
• Question 15
1 out of 1 points
The cornerstone of treatment for stress fracture of the femur or metatarsal
stress fracture is:
Rest the affected part of the body
- Once pain free, the person can gradually begin the sporting activity again
- Air splinting can reduce pain and decrease the time until return to full
participation or intensity of exercise.
- NSAIDs to reduce pain and inflammation
• Question 16
0 out of 1 points
Which of the following is not a risk factor associated with the development of
syndrome X and type 2 diabetes mellitus?
