FNP NR511 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS
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LATEST VERSION 2025/2026.
Spinal fracture red flags - ANS a fall history,
prolonged steroid use, osteopenia, osteoporosis
Cervical spondylosis - ANS Goes away with movement
TX: cervival neck brace and this is a firstline tx
Cervical Myelopathy - ANS cervical cord compression
radicular symptoms of the upper extremities and weakness. In severe cases, leg weakness, gait
disturbances, and loss of bowel and bladder control may occur.
Vertebral fractures - ANS Osteoporosis is most commonly associated with vertebral
fractures
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, Symptoms of Nerve Root Involvement - ANS Paresthesia over the anterior thigh just above
the knee
indicates L4 involvement.
Myofacial Pain - ANS Painful contractions of muscles after exertion, such as heat cramps;
may be related to hyponatremia or other electrolyte imbalances.
Ulcerative Colitis-occurs - ANS in the rectum and sigmoid colon
ulcerative colitis characterized by - ANS Bloody and purulent diarrhea
Diverticulitis signs and symptoms - ANS infection-fever, chills, and tachycardia, painless
bloody stools
Diverticulitis patient presents with - ANS with localized pain and tenderness in the
LLQ of the abdomen with associated anorexia, nausea and vomiting.
Diverticulitis test - ANS CT scan with contrast
Diverticulitis best management - ANS Higher fiber diet
C. difficile signs and symptoms - ANS Profuse, watery, mucoid diarrhea
C. diff mild to moderate - ANS Watery diarrhea three or more times/day for two or more days
- Mild abdominal cramping and tenderness
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WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS L
LATEST VERSION 2025/2026.
Spinal fracture red flags - ANS a fall history,
prolonged steroid use, osteopenia, osteoporosis
Cervical spondylosis - ANS Goes away with movement
TX: cervival neck brace and this is a firstline tx
Cervical Myelopathy - ANS cervical cord compression
radicular symptoms of the upper extremities and weakness. In severe cases, leg weakness, gait
disturbances, and loss of bowel and bladder control may occur.
Vertebral fractures - ANS Osteoporosis is most commonly associated with vertebral
fractures
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, Symptoms of Nerve Root Involvement - ANS Paresthesia over the anterior thigh just above
the knee
indicates L4 involvement.
Myofacial Pain - ANS Painful contractions of muscles after exertion, such as heat cramps;
may be related to hyponatremia or other electrolyte imbalances.
Ulcerative Colitis-occurs - ANS in the rectum and sigmoid colon
ulcerative colitis characterized by - ANS Bloody and purulent diarrhea
Diverticulitis signs and symptoms - ANS infection-fever, chills, and tachycardia, painless
bloody stools
Diverticulitis patient presents with - ANS with localized pain and tenderness in the
LLQ of the abdomen with associated anorexia, nausea and vomiting.
Diverticulitis test - ANS CT scan with contrast
Diverticulitis best management - ANS Higher fiber diet
C. difficile signs and symptoms - ANS Profuse, watery, mucoid diarrhea
C. diff mild to moderate - ANS Watery diarrhea three or more times/day for two or more days
- Mild abdominal cramping and tenderness
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