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NRNP 6531 FINAL EXAM 2026-
COMPREHENSIVE Q&A FOR CERTIFICATION
SUCCESS
Which of the following is the most common causative organism of nongonococcal
urethritis?
A. Chlamydia trachomatis
B. Ureaplasma urealyticum
C. Mycoplasma hominis
D. Trichonomas vaginalis - correct-answer -A. Chlamydia trachomatis
The organism most often associated with prostatitis is:
A. Klebsiella
B. Neiserria gonorrhoaes
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C. Chlamydia trachomatis
D. Escherichia coli - correct-answer -D. Escherichia coli
An obese hyperlipidemic patient, newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus,
has fasting glucose values 180 to 250 mg/Dl. What is the most appropriate initial
treatment to consider?
A. A low-calorie diet and exercise
B. Sliding-scale NPH insulin every 12 hours
C. A sulfonylurea and/or metformin (Glucophage® -XR)
D. Sliding-scale regular insulin every 6 hours - correct-answer -C. A sulfonylurea
and/or metformin
Prolonged PT suggests:
A. Platelet abnormality
B. Abnormality in intrinsic coagulation pathway
C. Abnormality in extrinsic coagulation pathway
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D. None of the above - correct-answer -C. Abnormality in extrinsic coagulation
pathway
Which drug category contains the drugs that are the first line Gold standard
therapy for COPD? - correct-answer -Beta-antagonist
The most commonly recommended pharmacological treatment regimen for low
back pain (LBP) is: - correct-answer -NSAID
Which of the following is not appropriate suppression therapy for chronic
bacterial prostatitis? - correct-answer -Erythromycin
A middle-aged man presents to urgent care complaining of pain of the medial
condyle of the lower humerus. The man works as a carpenter and describes a
gradual onset of pain. On exam, the medial epicondyle is tender and pain is
increased with flexion and pronation. Range of motion is full The most likely cause
of this patient's pain is: - correct-answer -Epicondylitis
Which is the most common cause of end-stage renal disease in the United States?
- correct-answer -Diabetes
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Jean is a breast cancer patient given 2 to 3 years of survival. Her condition is up
and down. Which of the following types of care is indicated for the patient?
1. Naturopathic care
2. Complementary care
3. Maintenance care
4. Palliative care - correct-answer -Palliative care
Geriatric patients in end-of-life conditions suffer from many symptoms. The most
prevalent symptoms include delirium, dyspnea, and pain. Which of the following is
a common additional symptom for patients in end-of-life conditions?
1. Insomnia
2. Speech impairment
3. Hearing impairment
4. Tremors - correct-answer -Insomnia
Which of the following is a potential acquired cause of thrombophilia - correct-
answer -Antiphospholipid antibodies
Phalen's test, 90°wrist flexion for 60 seconds, reproduces symptoms of: - correct-
answer -Carpal tunnel syndrome
NRNP 6531 FINAL EXAM 2026-
COMPREHENSIVE Q&A FOR CERTIFICATION
SUCCESS
Which of the following is the most common causative organism of nongonococcal
urethritis?
A. Chlamydia trachomatis
B. Ureaplasma urealyticum
C. Mycoplasma hominis
D. Trichonomas vaginalis - correct-answer -A. Chlamydia trachomatis
The organism most often associated with prostatitis is:
A. Klebsiella
B. Neiserria gonorrhoaes
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C. Chlamydia trachomatis
D. Escherichia coli - correct-answer -D. Escherichia coli
An obese hyperlipidemic patient, newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus,
has fasting glucose values 180 to 250 mg/Dl. What is the most appropriate initial
treatment to consider?
A. A low-calorie diet and exercise
B. Sliding-scale NPH insulin every 12 hours
C. A sulfonylurea and/or metformin (Glucophage® -XR)
D. Sliding-scale regular insulin every 6 hours - correct-answer -C. A sulfonylurea
and/or metformin
Prolonged PT suggests:
A. Platelet abnormality
B. Abnormality in intrinsic coagulation pathway
C. Abnormality in extrinsic coagulation pathway
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D. None of the above - correct-answer -C. Abnormality in extrinsic coagulation
pathway
Which drug category contains the drugs that are the first line Gold standard
therapy for COPD? - correct-answer -Beta-antagonist
The most commonly recommended pharmacological treatment regimen for low
back pain (LBP) is: - correct-answer -NSAID
Which of the following is not appropriate suppression therapy for chronic
bacterial prostatitis? - correct-answer -Erythromycin
A middle-aged man presents to urgent care complaining of pain of the medial
condyle of the lower humerus. The man works as a carpenter and describes a
gradual onset of pain. On exam, the medial epicondyle is tender and pain is
increased with flexion and pronation. Range of motion is full The most likely cause
of this patient's pain is: - correct-answer -Epicondylitis
Which is the most common cause of end-stage renal disease in the United States?
- correct-answer -Diabetes
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Jean is a breast cancer patient given 2 to 3 years of survival. Her condition is up
and down. Which of the following types of care is indicated for the patient?
1. Naturopathic care
2. Complementary care
3. Maintenance care
4. Palliative care - correct-answer -Palliative care
Geriatric patients in end-of-life conditions suffer from many symptoms. The most
prevalent symptoms include delirium, dyspnea, and pain. Which of the following is
a common additional symptom for patients in end-of-life conditions?
1. Insomnia
2. Speech impairment
3. Hearing impairment
4. Tremors - correct-answer -Insomnia
Which of the following is a potential acquired cause of thrombophilia - correct-
answer -Antiphospholipid antibodies
Phalen's test, 90°wrist flexion for 60 seconds, reproduces symptoms of: - correct-
answer -Carpal tunnel syndrome
