NSG 6020 3P Exam (Studyguide)
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45. Eye emergencies--- correct precise answer --- papillaedema
(increase ICP, swollen optic disc engorged tortuous retinal veins),
Acute closed angle glaucoma is unilateral eye pain rapid onset and
loss of vision
46. Presentation with foreign body in eye--- correct precise answer
--- only remove with wet cotton swab if not able to send to
opthamologist
47. Meniere's Disease--- correct precise answer --- A 45 year old
patient complains of vertigo, tinitus, and pressure in the right ear
48. Hyperopia--- correct precise answer --- Light that is focused
behind the retina causes the visual distur- bance
49. Mononuleosis--- correct precise answer --- Most commonly
caused by EBV can be passed sexually
50. Which medication is most commonly associated with
hypoglycemia--- correct precise answer --- Gly- buride
,51. How does myxedema present and what is its indicative of---
correct precise answer --- found in patients with hypothyroid,
hypothermia, thickening of the tongue, and disorientation
52. Assessment findings PCOS--- correct precise answer ---
Hirsutism, hyperinsulinemia, elevated lipids, abnormal hair, acne
53. Assessment finding and RX for hyperthyroidism--- correct
precise answer --- M/C cause is Graves' disease, finding include
tachyC, Afib, weight loss, hyperactivity, warm, moist skin, flushed
54. Hyperprolactinemia--- correct precise answer --- Menstrual
dysfunction, ED, pain in breast, loss of libido, lactation, vaginal
dryness, infertility
55. Hyperandrogenism--- correct precise answer --- High levels of
Androgens in females, sx include acne, seborrhea, hair loss on scalp,
increased body or facial hair, infrequent or absent menstruation, Can
be caused by PCOS
56. DM--- correct precise answer --- A1c over 6.5 or fasting glucose
over 126, initiate Metformin at initial diagnosis
57. Assessment of neuropathy--- correct precise answer --- In distal
lower extremities, long effect of hyper- glycemia, paresthesias and
burning
58. Treatment and Presentation of Giardiasis--- correct precise
answer --- Foul smelling stools, abdominal pain, flatulence spread
fecal-oral route. Tx is Metronidazole 250 mg TID
, 59. Presentation and assessment of Cirrhosis--- correct precise
answer --- Coagulopathy, variceal bleed, hepatic encephalopathy,
extrahepatic sx- neuro, psychiatric, arthralgia, autoim- mune
disorders, glucose intolerance. Pt early stage of cirrhosis likely to
have thrombocytopenia
60. Assessment of Hepatitis--- correct precise answer --- Malaise,
fever, jaundice, fatigue, weight loss, joint pain, dark urine, RUQ pain,
liver enlargement, pancytopenia. Elevated ALT/AST, bili, alk phos
61. GERD--- correct precise answer --- Pyrosis (heartburn), burning
beneath sternum, regurgitation, postnasal drip, throat clearing,
chronic cough, chronic sore throat, hoarseness. Tx 8 week course of
PPI
62. H Pylori Algorithm--- correct precise answer --- Amoxicillin BID,
Clarithromycin BID, PPI BID x 14 days. If PCN allergy tx would change
to Metronidazole BID, Clarithromycin BID, PPI BID x 14 days
63. Which of the following symptoms associated with GERD is
considered an alarm symptom?--- correct precise answer ---
Odynophagia (Pain with swallowing, maybe w/wo difficult
swallowing)
64. Crohn's Disease--- correct precise answer --- Chronic bloody
diarrhea- fatigue, abdominal pain, pro- longed diarrhea, with/without
bleeding, weight loss and fever. Skip lesions, cob- blestone appearance
and fistulas common. Slow progressive inflammation small intestine
and or large intestine or TI. TX- Budesonide 5-aminosalicylates
Questions with expert verified correct
detailed Answers South University latest
updated version 2025-2026
45. Eye emergencies--- correct precise answer --- papillaedema
(increase ICP, swollen optic disc engorged tortuous retinal veins),
Acute closed angle glaucoma is unilateral eye pain rapid onset and
loss of vision
46. Presentation with foreign body in eye--- correct precise answer
--- only remove with wet cotton swab if not able to send to
opthamologist
47. Meniere's Disease--- correct precise answer --- A 45 year old
patient complains of vertigo, tinitus, and pressure in the right ear
48. Hyperopia--- correct precise answer --- Light that is focused
behind the retina causes the visual distur- bance
49. Mononuleosis--- correct precise answer --- Most commonly
caused by EBV can be passed sexually
50. Which medication is most commonly associated with
hypoglycemia--- correct precise answer --- Gly- buride
,51. How does myxedema present and what is its indicative of---
correct precise answer --- found in patients with hypothyroid,
hypothermia, thickening of the tongue, and disorientation
52. Assessment findings PCOS--- correct precise answer ---
Hirsutism, hyperinsulinemia, elevated lipids, abnormal hair, acne
53. Assessment finding and RX for hyperthyroidism--- correct
precise answer --- M/C cause is Graves' disease, finding include
tachyC, Afib, weight loss, hyperactivity, warm, moist skin, flushed
54. Hyperprolactinemia--- correct precise answer --- Menstrual
dysfunction, ED, pain in breast, loss of libido, lactation, vaginal
dryness, infertility
55. Hyperandrogenism--- correct precise answer --- High levels of
Androgens in females, sx include acne, seborrhea, hair loss on scalp,
increased body or facial hair, infrequent or absent menstruation, Can
be caused by PCOS
56. DM--- correct precise answer --- A1c over 6.5 or fasting glucose
over 126, initiate Metformin at initial diagnosis
57. Assessment of neuropathy--- correct precise answer --- In distal
lower extremities, long effect of hyper- glycemia, paresthesias and
burning
58. Treatment and Presentation of Giardiasis--- correct precise
answer --- Foul smelling stools, abdominal pain, flatulence spread
fecal-oral route. Tx is Metronidazole 250 mg TID
, 59. Presentation and assessment of Cirrhosis--- correct precise
answer --- Coagulopathy, variceal bleed, hepatic encephalopathy,
extrahepatic sx- neuro, psychiatric, arthralgia, autoim- mune
disorders, glucose intolerance. Pt early stage of cirrhosis likely to
have thrombocytopenia
60. Assessment of Hepatitis--- correct precise answer --- Malaise,
fever, jaundice, fatigue, weight loss, joint pain, dark urine, RUQ pain,
liver enlargement, pancytopenia. Elevated ALT/AST, bili, alk phos
61. GERD--- correct precise answer --- Pyrosis (heartburn), burning
beneath sternum, regurgitation, postnasal drip, throat clearing,
chronic cough, chronic sore throat, hoarseness. Tx 8 week course of
PPI
62. H Pylori Algorithm--- correct precise answer --- Amoxicillin BID,
Clarithromycin BID, PPI BID x 14 days. If PCN allergy tx would change
to Metronidazole BID, Clarithromycin BID, PPI BID x 14 days
63. Which of the following symptoms associated with GERD is
considered an alarm symptom?--- correct precise answer ---
Odynophagia (Pain with swallowing, maybe w/wo difficult
swallowing)
64. Crohn's Disease--- correct precise answer --- Chronic bloody
diarrhea- fatigue, abdominal pain, pro- longed diarrhea, with/without
bleeding, weight loss and fever. Skip lesions, cob- blestone appearance
and fistulas common. Slow progressive inflammation small intestine
and or large intestine or TI. TX- Budesonide 5-aminosalicylates
