NRNP 6531 FINAL EXAM PRACTICE
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Which of the following is a potential acquired cause of thrombophilia -
ANSWERSAntiphospholipid antibodies
Phalen's test, 90°wrist flexion for 60 seconds, reproduces symptoms of: -
ANSWERSCarpal tunnel syndrome
Which patient would benefit most from screening for type 2 diabetes? -
ANSWERSan obese female with recurrent vaginitis
A 72 year old female patient reports a 6 month history of gradually progressive
swollen and painful distal interphalangeal (DIP) joints of one hand. She has no
systemic symptoms but the erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), antinuclear
antibody (ANA), and rheumatoid factor (RF) are all minimally elevated. What
is the most likely diagnosis? - ANSWERSostheoaethritis
A 32 year old male patient complains of urinary frequency and burning on
urination for 3 days. Urinalysis reveals bacteriuria. He denies any past history of
,urinary tract infection. The initial treatment should be: -
ANSWERStrimethoprim sulfamethoxazole for 3 dyas
A thymectomy is usually recommended in the early treatment of which disease?
- ANSWERSMyasthenia Gravis
The diagnosis of human papilloma virus (HPV) infection in males is usually
made by - ANSWERSclinical appearance (examination of the lesison)
The most effective intervention(s) to prevent stroke is (are): -
ANSWERSsmoking cessation and treatment of hypertension
What is the most common cause of Cushing's syndrome? -
ANSWERSAdministration of a glucocorticoid or ACTH
Which of the following medications may predispose the patient to
hypoglycemia? - ANSWERSBeta-adrenergic blockers
Diagnostic radiological studies are indicated for low back pain: -
ANSWERSWhen there is a suspicion of a space-occupying lesion, fracture,
cauda equina, or infection.
, After treating a patient for Helicobacter pylori infection, what test do you order
to see if it has been cured? - ANSWERSA urea breath test
Which appropriate test for the initial assessment of Alzheimer's disease provides
the performance ratings on 10 complex, higher order activities? -
ANSWERSFAQ - Functional Activities Questionnaire
Major depression occurs most often in which of the following conditions? -
ANSWERSstroke
Which of the following statements about multiple sclerosis (MS) is correct? -
ANSWERSMS is a chronic, treatable illness with unknown cause and a variable
course.
Diagnostic evaluation of hypothyroidism reveals: - ANSWERSElevated TSH
and decreased T4
Risk factors for prostate cancer include all of the following except: -
ANSWERSBenign prostatic hypertrophy
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Which of the following is a potential acquired cause of thrombophilia -
ANSWERSAntiphospholipid antibodies
Phalen's test, 90°wrist flexion for 60 seconds, reproduces symptoms of: -
ANSWERSCarpal tunnel syndrome
Which patient would benefit most from screening for type 2 diabetes? -
ANSWERSan obese female with recurrent vaginitis
A 72 year old female patient reports a 6 month history of gradually progressive
swollen and painful distal interphalangeal (DIP) joints of one hand. She has no
systemic symptoms but the erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), antinuclear
antibody (ANA), and rheumatoid factor (RF) are all minimally elevated. What
is the most likely diagnosis? - ANSWERSostheoaethritis
A 32 year old male patient complains of urinary frequency and burning on
urination for 3 days. Urinalysis reveals bacteriuria. He denies any past history of
,urinary tract infection. The initial treatment should be: -
ANSWERStrimethoprim sulfamethoxazole for 3 dyas
A thymectomy is usually recommended in the early treatment of which disease?
- ANSWERSMyasthenia Gravis
The diagnosis of human papilloma virus (HPV) infection in males is usually
made by - ANSWERSclinical appearance (examination of the lesison)
The most effective intervention(s) to prevent stroke is (are): -
ANSWERSsmoking cessation and treatment of hypertension
What is the most common cause of Cushing's syndrome? -
ANSWERSAdministration of a glucocorticoid or ACTH
Which of the following medications may predispose the patient to
hypoglycemia? - ANSWERSBeta-adrenergic blockers
Diagnostic radiological studies are indicated for low back pain: -
ANSWERSWhen there is a suspicion of a space-occupying lesion, fracture,
cauda equina, or infection.
, After treating a patient for Helicobacter pylori infection, what test do you order
to see if it has been cured? - ANSWERSA urea breath test
Which appropriate test for the initial assessment of Alzheimer's disease provides
the performance ratings on 10 complex, higher order activities? -
ANSWERSFAQ - Functional Activities Questionnaire
Major depression occurs most often in which of the following conditions? -
ANSWERSstroke
Which of the following statements about multiple sclerosis (MS) is correct? -
ANSWERSMS is a chronic, treatable illness with unknown cause and a variable
course.
Diagnostic evaluation of hypothyroidism reveals: - ANSWERSElevated TSH
and decreased T4
Risk factors for prostate cancer include all of the following except: -
ANSWERSBenign prostatic hypertrophy
