NSG 6420 FINAL Exam || 2026 (Actual Exam) Questions with verified
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Most accurate test in diagnosing pancreatitis? - (answer)LIPASE
When to d/c an ACE I based on creatinine - (answer)2.0
Predisposing factors of hyperthyroidism - (answer)Fam hx of hyperthy or other autoimmune, RA, vitiligo,
pernicious anemia, trisomy 21, pregnancy/mothers with grave's, puberty, myasthenia gravis, addison,
amiodarone, Iodine contrast dye, stress, sex steroids, DM I, SLE, smoking, neck radiation
hypothyroidism prevalence - (answer)More prevalent in women than men at a ratio of 5- 10:1
More common in older: >60 yrs increases to 6-10% of women and 2-3% of men with 13.7% with
subclinical presentation
DM diagnosis - (answer)A1C: >/6.5%
FPG >/126
2 hour PP glucose >/200 during OGTT
Random: >/200 with sx
DM 2 symptoms - (answer)fatigue, recurrent infections, recurrent vaginal yeast infections, prolonged
wound healing, visual changes, may have classic sx of type 1 (polys)
When is Niacin used? - (answer)In combo with other meds to tx triglycerides
Common sign associated with parkinsons? - (answer)pill rolling tremor
First line tx for OA? - (answer)Acetaminophen
, NSG 6420 FINAL Exam || 2026 (Actual Exam) Questions with verified
Answers | FREQUENTLY MOST TESTED QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
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MOA of metformin? - (answer)Pulls glucose into muscle cells to be utilized
-enhances insulin sensitivity at tissues
-Reduces glucose production by liver
When is MRI indicated in low back pain? - (answer)neuro defects
Test for tenosynovitis? - (answer)Finkelstein
Tests for Carpal tunnel? - (answer)Phalen's and Tinnel's
Rotator cuff injury test - (answer)Inability to maintain abduction
Initial treatment for diagnosis of bursitis? - (answer)Rest/avoidance of activity and NSAIDs
OA risk factors? - (answer)Older age, sex (women), obesity, joint injuries, genetics, bone deformities
OGTT diagnoses what? - (answer)gestational diabetes
Lab indicative of hypothyroidism? - (answer)TSH primary screening test:
Increased TSH, dec free T4: primary
Central: Dec TSH, serum T4 dec, notice impaired TSH response to TRH
Tx levels above 10 or if symptomatic
Normal TSH levels? - (answer)0.40-4.2
Answers | FREQUENTLY MOST TESTED QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS
Most accurate test in diagnosing pancreatitis? - (answer)LIPASE
When to d/c an ACE I based on creatinine - (answer)2.0
Predisposing factors of hyperthyroidism - (answer)Fam hx of hyperthy or other autoimmune, RA, vitiligo,
pernicious anemia, trisomy 21, pregnancy/mothers with grave's, puberty, myasthenia gravis, addison,
amiodarone, Iodine contrast dye, stress, sex steroids, DM I, SLE, smoking, neck radiation
hypothyroidism prevalence - (answer)More prevalent in women than men at a ratio of 5- 10:1
More common in older: >60 yrs increases to 6-10% of women and 2-3% of men with 13.7% with
subclinical presentation
DM diagnosis - (answer)A1C: >/6.5%
FPG >/126
2 hour PP glucose >/200 during OGTT
Random: >/200 with sx
DM 2 symptoms - (answer)fatigue, recurrent infections, recurrent vaginal yeast infections, prolonged
wound healing, visual changes, may have classic sx of type 1 (polys)
When is Niacin used? - (answer)In combo with other meds to tx triglycerides
Common sign associated with parkinsons? - (answer)pill rolling tremor
First line tx for OA? - (answer)Acetaminophen
, NSG 6420 FINAL Exam || 2026 (Actual Exam) Questions with verified
Answers | FREQUENTLY MOST TESTED QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS
MOA of metformin? - (answer)Pulls glucose into muscle cells to be utilized
-enhances insulin sensitivity at tissues
-Reduces glucose production by liver
When is MRI indicated in low back pain? - (answer)neuro defects
Test for tenosynovitis? - (answer)Finkelstein
Tests for Carpal tunnel? - (answer)Phalen's and Tinnel's
Rotator cuff injury test - (answer)Inability to maintain abduction
Initial treatment for diagnosis of bursitis? - (answer)Rest/avoidance of activity and NSAIDs
OA risk factors? - (answer)Older age, sex (women), obesity, joint injuries, genetics, bone deformities
OGTT diagnoses what? - (answer)gestational diabetes
Lab indicative of hypothyroidism? - (answer)TSH primary screening test:
Increased TSH, dec free T4: primary
Central: Dec TSH, serum T4 dec, notice impaired TSH response to TRH
Tx levels above 10 or if symptomatic
Normal TSH levels? - (answer)0.40-4.2
