NR511 Week 8 Final Mock Exam 2026 | Trusted
Questions & Answers
1. A 25-year-old patient presents to the clinic with fatigue, cold intolerance,
weight gain, and constipation for the past 3 months. On physical examination,
the clinician notices muscular stiffness; brittle nails, coarse, dry hair; and a
delay in relation in deep tendon reflexes. Which test should be ordered next?
Urine specific gravity
Serum calcium
Electrolytes
Thyroid-stimulating hormone
2. Common in women 35-50 years old, this disease is characterized by diffuse,
chronic muscular pain and tenderness, often misdiagnosed as chronic fatigue
syndrome and caused by various infectious diseases or emotional trauma.
fibromyalgia
Crush syndrome
contracture
3. Why is it important for a patient with gout to avoid purine-rich foods?
Purine-rich foods help in weight management.
Purine-rich foods can increase uric acid levels, exacerbating gout
symptoms.
Purine-rich foods are essential for muscle repair.
Purine-rich foods are low in calories.
4. Adam visits the doctor for the first time in a long time and a nurse takes his
weight and height measurements. At 6 foot 2 inches and 250 pounds, Adam
, would be considered ____ _.
overweight
obese
underweight
normal
5. What is a common symptom associated with cauda equina syndrome?
Saddle anesthesia
Nausea
Headache
Chest pain
6. Describe the significance of transillumination in diagnosing a hydrocele.
Transillumination is used to measure the size of the testicles.
Transillumination helps differentiate between fluid-filled and solid
masses in the scrotum.
Transillumination is a method to assess blood flow in the scrotum.
Transillumination is primarily used for diagnosing infections.
7. A 14 year-old patient presents with acute left-sided testicular and groin pain.
He states he has not had an injury. The following image indicates:
, bilateral hydroceles
orchitis
microlithiasis
testicular torsion
8. What is the recommended imaging test for evaluating a breast mass?
Mammography
CT scan
Ultrasound
MRI
9. Which type of food should a patient with gout avoid?
Fruits
Purine-rich foods
Low-fat dairy
Vegetables
, 10. Which of the following conditions increase the chances of getting carpal
tunnel syndrome?
Pregnancy
Diabetes
Menopause
All of the above
11. If a patient presents with an ankle injury and exhibits severe swelling, inability
to bear weight, and crepitation, what would be the most appropriate next
step in management?
Prescribe rest and ice without further evaluation.
Obtain radiographs to assess for fractures or serious injuries.
Administer pain medication and schedule a follow-up visit in a week.
Refer the patient to physical therapy immediately.
12. Describe the challenges associated with managing fibromyalgia syndrome.
Fibromyalgia syndrome can be difficult to manage, requiring a
variety of approaches and multiple medications.
It is easily managed with a single medication.
Patients typically do not require any lifestyle changes.
Management is straightforward and does not involve multiple
treatments.
13. Which class of antidepressants is known to have a lower risk of overdose?
SSRIs
TCAs
Questions & Answers
1. A 25-year-old patient presents to the clinic with fatigue, cold intolerance,
weight gain, and constipation for the past 3 months. On physical examination,
the clinician notices muscular stiffness; brittle nails, coarse, dry hair; and a
delay in relation in deep tendon reflexes. Which test should be ordered next?
Urine specific gravity
Serum calcium
Electrolytes
Thyroid-stimulating hormone
2. Common in women 35-50 years old, this disease is characterized by diffuse,
chronic muscular pain and tenderness, often misdiagnosed as chronic fatigue
syndrome and caused by various infectious diseases or emotional trauma.
fibromyalgia
Crush syndrome
contracture
3. Why is it important for a patient with gout to avoid purine-rich foods?
Purine-rich foods help in weight management.
Purine-rich foods can increase uric acid levels, exacerbating gout
symptoms.
Purine-rich foods are essential for muscle repair.
Purine-rich foods are low in calories.
4. Adam visits the doctor for the first time in a long time and a nurse takes his
weight and height measurements. At 6 foot 2 inches and 250 pounds, Adam
, would be considered ____ _.
overweight
obese
underweight
normal
5. What is a common symptom associated with cauda equina syndrome?
Saddle anesthesia
Nausea
Headache
Chest pain
6. Describe the significance of transillumination in diagnosing a hydrocele.
Transillumination is used to measure the size of the testicles.
Transillumination helps differentiate between fluid-filled and solid
masses in the scrotum.
Transillumination is a method to assess blood flow in the scrotum.
Transillumination is primarily used for diagnosing infections.
7. A 14 year-old patient presents with acute left-sided testicular and groin pain.
He states he has not had an injury. The following image indicates:
, bilateral hydroceles
orchitis
microlithiasis
testicular torsion
8. What is the recommended imaging test for evaluating a breast mass?
Mammography
CT scan
Ultrasound
MRI
9. Which type of food should a patient with gout avoid?
Fruits
Purine-rich foods
Low-fat dairy
Vegetables
, 10. Which of the following conditions increase the chances of getting carpal
tunnel syndrome?
Pregnancy
Diabetes
Menopause
All of the above
11. If a patient presents with an ankle injury and exhibits severe swelling, inability
to bear weight, and crepitation, what would be the most appropriate next
step in management?
Prescribe rest and ice without further evaluation.
Obtain radiographs to assess for fractures or serious injuries.
Administer pain medication and schedule a follow-up visit in a week.
Refer the patient to physical therapy immediately.
12. Describe the challenges associated with managing fibromyalgia syndrome.
Fibromyalgia syndrome can be difficult to manage, requiring a
variety of approaches and multiple medications.
It is easily managed with a single medication.
Patients typically do not require any lifestyle changes.
Management is straightforward and does not involve multiple
treatments.
13. Which class of antidepressants is known to have a lower risk of overdose?
SSRIs
TCAs
