NR601 EVIDENCE BASED PRIMARY CARE
PRACTICE 2026 REVIEW QUESTIONS
SOLUTIONS PROFESSIONAL GUIDE
◉ The 2017 HTN guidelines recommend the following treatment for
a healthy 54 year old African American woman with a BI of 23 and
consistent BP readings of 116-120/78
a. none, this is a normal BP
b. hypertension, stage 1 requiring treatment
c. elevated BP requiring treatment with a thiazide
d. hypertension, stage 1 requiring treatment with a calcium channel
blocker
Answer: a. none, this is a normal BP
◉ According to the genitourinary presentation, the number 1 risk
factor for urinary incontinence is:
a. smoking and caffeine levles
b. uncontrolled diabetes
c. aging
d. obesity
,Answer: c. aging
◉ Which of the following would be an appropriate treatment for a
patient with moderated bothersome symptoms of BPH.
a. recommend cranberry supplements
b. reevaluate symptoms in 1 to 3 months
c. prescribe finasteride and saw palmetto
d. prescribe tamsulosin
Answer: d. prescribe tamsulosin
◉ Acanthosis nigricans is associated with all of the following
conditions except:
a. tinea versicolor
b. diabetes
c. obesity
d. colon cancer
Answer: a. tinea versicolor
◉ Which of the following medications can blunt the signs of
hypoglycemia in diabetics?
, a. beta blockers
b. calcium channel blockers
c. angiotensin receptor blockers (ARB's)
d diruetics
Answer: a. beta blockers
◉ The cornerstone of pharmacotherapy in treating Alzheimer's
disease is:
a. NMDA receptor antagonist
b. Psychotropic medications
c. Cholinesterase inhibitors
d. Anxiolytics
Answer: c. Cholinesterase inhibitors
◉ A 75 year old man is being treated as an outpatient for metastatic
prostate cancer. Which of the following statements is true regarding
the management of pain with opioids in the elderly?
a. none of the options are appropriate management
PRACTICE 2026 REVIEW QUESTIONS
SOLUTIONS PROFESSIONAL GUIDE
◉ The 2017 HTN guidelines recommend the following treatment for
a healthy 54 year old African American woman with a BI of 23 and
consistent BP readings of 116-120/78
a. none, this is a normal BP
b. hypertension, stage 1 requiring treatment
c. elevated BP requiring treatment with a thiazide
d. hypertension, stage 1 requiring treatment with a calcium channel
blocker
Answer: a. none, this is a normal BP
◉ According to the genitourinary presentation, the number 1 risk
factor for urinary incontinence is:
a. smoking and caffeine levles
b. uncontrolled diabetes
c. aging
d. obesity
,Answer: c. aging
◉ Which of the following would be an appropriate treatment for a
patient with moderated bothersome symptoms of BPH.
a. recommend cranberry supplements
b. reevaluate symptoms in 1 to 3 months
c. prescribe finasteride and saw palmetto
d. prescribe tamsulosin
Answer: d. prescribe tamsulosin
◉ Acanthosis nigricans is associated with all of the following
conditions except:
a. tinea versicolor
b. diabetes
c. obesity
d. colon cancer
Answer: a. tinea versicolor
◉ Which of the following medications can blunt the signs of
hypoglycemia in diabetics?
, a. beta blockers
b. calcium channel blockers
c. angiotensin receptor blockers (ARB's)
d diruetics
Answer: a. beta blockers
◉ The cornerstone of pharmacotherapy in treating Alzheimer's
disease is:
a. NMDA receptor antagonist
b. Psychotropic medications
c. Cholinesterase inhibitors
d. Anxiolytics
Answer: c. Cholinesterase inhibitors
◉ A 75 year old man is being treated as an outpatient for metastatic
prostate cancer. Which of the following statements is true regarding
the management of pain with opioids in the elderly?
a. none of the options are appropriate management
