NR 601 FINAL EXAM EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS | 100% PASS (A+ CERTIFIED)

NR 601 FINAL EXAM EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS | 100% PASS (A+ CERTIFIED) 1. Mr. A, experienced a brief onset of right sided weakness, slurred speech and confusion yesterday. The symptoms have resolved and the CT is normal. What is the next step of the plan for Mr. A? a. assure the patient that he will not experience the symptoms again b. identify modifiable cardiovascular risk factors c. order ASA 81mg stat d. order a stat EEG and administer O2 by mask: b. identify modifiable cardiovascular risk factors 2. A 56-year old male patient screened for diabetes has a fasting plasma glucose level of 96mg/dl. The nurse practitioner management plan includes: a. repeat fasting plasma glucose in three years b. prescribe Metformin 500mg po BID c. repeat fasting plasma glucose in one year d. refer to ophthalmology for eye exam: a. repeat fasting plasma glucose in three years 3. RW, a 57 year old native American female, presents to the office. RW states she feels irritable and has difficulty concentrating as well as fallingn asleep and staying aleep. She states she is worried about her finances, her husband has just lost his job. The NP diagnoses anxiety. The NP prescribes a first line treatment which is a. Diazepam b. Clonazepam c. Ariprprazole d. Paroxetine: d. Paroxetine 4. The most common sustained rhythmic disorder, which consists of fibrillatory p waves is: a. AV block b. atrial tachycardia c. atrial fibrillation d. atrial flutter: c. atrial fibrillation 5. According to the Sexually presentation, atrophic vaginitis a. the symptomsm are the same for each woman b. creates a more acidic vaginal environment c. is a contributing factor for frequent urinary tract infections d. is not treated with vaginal lubricants: c. is a contributing factor for frequent urinary tract infections 6. Which of the following is the most appropriate screening tool for delirium? a. St Louis University Mental Status Exam (SLUMS) b. Montreal Cognitive Assessment c. Lawton Scale of instrumental Activities of Daily Living d. Confusion Assessment Model: d. Confusion Assessment Model 7. A drug that can be used to treat two very common symptoms in a dying patient (pain and dyspnea_ is: a. lorazepam b. Gabapentin c. Methadone d. Morphine: d. Morphine 8. Which of the following would you recommend annually for the elderly type 2 diabetic? a. periodic visits to a gastroenterologist b. colonoscopy c. follow up with a urologist d. eye exam with an opthlamologist: d. eye exam with an opthlamologist 9. Which characteristic of delerium helps to distinguish it from dementia? a, short term memory impairment b. personality changes c. acute onset d. impaired attention: c. acute onset 10. The majority of patients enrolled in hospice care die: a. in the hospital b. in an inpatient hospice facility c. in a nursing home d. at home: d. at home 11. A middle aged patient has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. What influences the nurse practitioners descision to begin pharmacological treatment for this patient? a. medications initiated at first sign of unilateral involvement b. gait instability requiring the use of a cane c. intentional tremors d. symptoms interfering with functional ability: d. symptoms interfering with functional ability 12. Which of the following is a role of the advanced practice nurse in palliative cancer care? a. detecting cancer in asymptomatic paitents or those with specific symptoms b. arranging for follow up including patiennts c. identifying and managing complications of care d. all of the above: d. all of the above 13. A 58 year old Caucasian mane with type 2 diabetes mellitus presents to the clinic as a new patient. He takes metformin 500mg twice a day. His last Hgb A1c was 7%. He is up to date on eye and foot examinations. His BP is 142/96. According to ACC 2017 guidelines for high blood pressure in adults, what is the most appropriate first line medication? a. lisinopril b. furosemide c. amlodipine d. clonidine: a. lisinopril 14. An older male patient is experiencing acute onset of right sided weakness, slurred speech and confusion. What should the nurse practitioner do promptly? a. order an EKG and administer O2 by cannula immediately b. Do a through medication review and stat blood sugar c. evaluate for a stroke and arrange transport to the hospital right away d. administer an aspirin by mouth: c. evaluate for a stroke and arrange transport to the hospital right away 15. The NP knows that medications can trigger or worsen heart failure. With this knowledge in mind, the NP will avoiding prescribing the following classes of medications a. benzodiazepines b. macrolides c. muscle relaxants d. NSAIDS: d. NSAIDS 16. MG, a 60 year old female presents with complaints of her "heart flipping in her chest" The NP wants to evaluate for arrhythmia. The nP knows that the cornerstone for arrhythmia evaluation includes: a. electrocardiogram b. physical examination c. all options are appropriate d. history: c. all options are appropriate