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NR 511 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
A 20-year-old woman is seen in the clinic because her
boyfriend was found to have gonorrhea. Which of the following is the treatment
of choice for gonorrhea? - correct-answer -Ceftriaxone
Which of the following statements is true regarding the
treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome? - correct-answer -The goal of treatment is
to prevent flexion and extension movements of the wrist.
Splints are used in carpal tunnel syndrome, because they allow for free
movement of the fingers and thumb while
maintaining the wrist in a neutral position.
Corticosteroid injections are discouraged in the treatment of carpal tunnel
syndrome because of the risks for median nerve damage, scarring, and infection.
All of theabove
Mr. S presents in the clinic with pain, tenderness, erythema,
and swelling of his left great toe. The clinician suspects acute gout. Which of the
following should the clinician expect in the initial test results for this patient? -
correct-answer -Elevated uric acid level
Which of the following data is indicative of testicular torsion? - correct-answer -
Absent cremasteric reflex
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A patient with type 2 diabetes asks the clinician why she
needs to exercise. In order to answer her, the clinician must understand that
exercise has what effect on the patient with type 2 diabetes? - correct-answer -
Reduces postprandial blood glucose
Reduces triglycerides and increases high-density lipoprotein (HDL)
Reduces total cholesterol
All of theabove
A 26-year-old woman is seen with complaints of irregular
vaginal bleeding. Which of the following tests should be the
first priority? - correct-answer -Pregnancy test
What is the most common cause of generalized
musculoskeletal pain in women ages 20 to 55? - correct-answer -Fibromyalgia
syndrome (FMS)
If the international normalized ratio (INR) result is above the
therapeutic range in a patient with atrial fibrillation on warfarin, what might the
clinician do? - correct-answer -Withhold one or more days of anticoagulant
therapy
A 32-year-old woman is seen in the clinic because she has
been unable to get pregnant after 12 months of unprotected sex. In order to
determine the cause of the infertility, the clinician should question her about
which of these possible causes? - correct-answer -Pelvic inflammatory disease
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Which of the following statements concerning the treatment
of fibromyalgia syndrome is true? - correct-answer -There is currently no cure for
the disorder; however, patients should be made aware that symptom relief is
possible.
Treatment is directed toward controlling discomfort, improving sleep, and
maintaining function.
Fibromyalgia syndrome can be difficult to manage, requiring a variety of
approaches and multiple medications.
All of the above
The clinician should prescribe an antibiotic that covers
which of these organisms for a patient with acute prostatitis? - correct-answer -
Gram-negative bacillus
Which household solution should be used to clean a
bathroom if sharing with a friend who has HIV? - correct-answer -Nine parts H2O
to one part bleach
Sandra is 42 years old and has just been diagnosed with
leukemia. She is complaining of bone and joint pain. Which type of leukemia is
most likely the culprit? - correct-answer -Acute myelogenous leukemia
Which of the following is identified as an eating disorder in
which a person craves food substitutes, such as clay, ice chips, and cotton, and is
considered an objective finding associated with severe iron deficiency? - correct-
answer -Pica
NR 511 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
A 20-year-old woman is seen in the clinic because her
boyfriend was found to have gonorrhea. Which of the following is the treatment
of choice for gonorrhea? - correct-answer -Ceftriaxone
Which of the following statements is true regarding the
treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome? - correct-answer -The goal of treatment is
to prevent flexion and extension movements of the wrist.
Splints are used in carpal tunnel syndrome, because they allow for free
movement of the fingers and thumb while
maintaining the wrist in a neutral position.
Corticosteroid injections are discouraged in the treatment of carpal tunnel
syndrome because of the risks for median nerve damage, scarring, and infection.
All of theabove
Mr. S presents in the clinic with pain, tenderness, erythema,
and swelling of his left great toe. The clinician suspects acute gout. Which of the
following should the clinician expect in the initial test results for this patient? -
correct-answer -Elevated uric acid level
Which of the following data is indicative of testicular torsion? - correct-answer -
Absent cremasteric reflex
, 2
A patient with type 2 diabetes asks the clinician why she
needs to exercise. In order to answer her, the clinician must understand that
exercise has what effect on the patient with type 2 diabetes? - correct-answer -
Reduces postprandial blood glucose
Reduces triglycerides and increases high-density lipoprotein (HDL)
Reduces total cholesterol
All of theabove
A 26-year-old woman is seen with complaints of irregular
vaginal bleeding. Which of the following tests should be the
first priority? - correct-answer -Pregnancy test
What is the most common cause of generalized
musculoskeletal pain in women ages 20 to 55? - correct-answer -Fibromyalgia
syndrome (FMS)
If the international normalized ratio (INR) result is above the
therapeutic range in a patient with atrial fibrillation on warfarin, what might the
clinician do? - correct-answer -Withhold one or more days of anticoagulant
therapy
A 32-year-old woman is seen in the clinic because she has
been unable to get pregnant after 12 months of unprotected sex. In order to
determine the cause of the infertility, the clinician should question her about
which of these possible causes? - correct-answer -Pelvic inflammatory disease
, 3
Which of the following statements concerning the treatment
of fibromyalgia syndrome is true? - correct-answer -There is currently no cure for
the disorder; however, patients should be made aware that symptom relief is
possible.
Treatment is directed toward controlling discomfort, improving sleep, and
maintaining function.
Fibromyalgia syndrome can be difficult to manage, requiring a variety of
approaches and multiple medications.
All of the above
The clinician should prescribe an antibiotic that covers
which of these organisms for a patient with acute prostatitis? - correct-answer -
Gram-negative bacillus
Which household solution should be used to clean a
bathroom if sharing with a friend who has HIV? - correct-answer -Nine parts H2O
to one part bleach
Sandra is 42 years old and has just been diagnosed with
leukemia. She is complaining of bone and joint pain. Which type of leukemia is
most likely the culprit? - correct-answer -Acute myelogenous leukemia
Which of the following is identified as an eating disorder in
which a person craves food substitutes, such as clay, ice chips, and cotton, and is
considered an objective finding associated with severe iron deficiency? - correct-
answer -Pica
