NURSING 6440 STUDY GUIDE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
increases with age - ANSWER-The prevalence of colon polyps
daily self-foot exams - ANSWER-When educating your diabetic patient, you should
include
once a year - ANSWER-A diabetic patient should have a complete eye exam that
includes retinal evaluation at least
The patient asks a lot of questions. - ANSWER-When would one not suspect a low
literacy level?
bulimia nervosa - ANSWER-A seventeen-year-old male presents with complaints of
abdominal bloating, cramping, and severe constipation. His weight is in the normal
range, but he voices concerns over excessive weight gain. You suspect he is
suffering from
Long-acting stimulants - ANSWER-are the first-line choice for the treatment of
attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
present for three or more months - ANSWER-A chronic medical problem is one that
is
Prostate cancer - ANSWER-Which of the following is one of the top ten cancers
found in the population of the United States each year
diarrhea - ANSWER-A common side effect of metformin therapy is
increases if two or more male relatives have a history of prostate cancer - ANSWER-
The risk of prostate cancer
Women of Europe and North America - ANSWER-have a higher incidence of breast
cancer than other females.
obesity - ANSWER-The highest risk factor for type 2 diabetes mellitus is
Spouse (if applicable) - ANSWER-Who is the most important source of social
support for an adult?
Never (not routinely recommended) - ANSWER-When is routine screening for
hypothyroidism performed?
systolic pressure - ANSWER-Your fifty-five-year-old patient asks you, "Which
reading of my blood pressure should I worry about?" Your response should be
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
increases with age - ANSWER-The prevalence of colon polyps
daily self-foot exams - ANSWER-When educating your diabetic patient, you should
include
once a year - ANSWER-A diabetic patient should have a complete eye exam that
includes retinal evaluation at least
The patient asks a lot of questions. - ANSWER-When would one not suspect a low
literacy level?
bulimia nervosa - ANSWER-A seventeen-year-old male presents with complaints of
abdominal bloating, cramping, and severe constipation. His weight is in the normal
range, but he voices concerns over excessive weight gain. You suspect he is
suffering from
Long-acting stimulants - ANSWER-are the first-line choice for the treatment of
attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
present for three or more months - ANSWER-A chronic medical problem is one that
is
Prostate cancer - ANSWER-Which of the following is one of the top ten cancers
found in the population of the United States each year
diarrhea - ANSWER-A common side effect of metformin therapy is
increases if two or more male relatives have a history of prostate cancer - ANSWER-
The risk of prostate cancer
Women of Europe and North America - ANSWER-have a higher incidence of breast
cancer than other females.
obesity - ANSWER-The highest risk factor for type 2 diabetes mellitus is
Spouse (if applicable) - ANSWER-Who is the most important source of social
support for an adult?
Never (not routinely recommended) - ANSWER-When is routine screening for
hypothyroidism performed?
systolic pressure - ANSWER-Your fifty-five-year-old patient asks you, "Which
reading of my blood pressure should I worry about?" Your response should be
