NURS 6531Final Exam 3
What diabetic complications result from hyperglycemia?
Retinopathy
Which factors are associated with high risk for foot complications in a patient with
diabetes mellitus?
- Obesity
Which of the following is not a common early sign of benign prostatic hyperplasia
(BPH)? What are common early signs of BPH –
Frequency, urgency, nocturia TX with alpha adrenergic
Terazosin and doxazosin
A 30-year-old female patient presents to the clinic with heat intolerance, tremors,
nervousness, and weight loss inconsistent with increased appetite. Which test would
be most likely to confirm the suspected diagnosis?
Graves hyperthyroid
Which history is commonly found in a patient with glomerulonephritis?
Ask about recent infections (skin or upper respiratory); recent travel (possible
exposure to viruses, bacteria, fungi, or parasites); recent illnesses, surgery, or
invasive procedures (possible infection); any systemic diseases (Systemic Lupus
Erythematosus -SLE)
Which of the following is not a characteristic of type 2 diabetes mellitus?
characterized by high blood sugar, insulin resistance, and relative lack of insulin.
Common symptoms include increased thirst, frequent urination, and unexplained
weight loss.
A patient has been diagnosed with hypothyroidism and thyroid hormone replacement
therapy is prescribed. How long should the nurse practitioner wait before checking the
patient’s TSH?
6 to 8 weeks
Which of the following is the most cause of low back pain?
Lumbar disc disease
What is the most common cause of Cushing’s syndrome?
Pituitary-dependent/ACTH-dependent (Cushing’s disease), one is a pituitary form,
which results from excessive production of ACTH by a tumor of the pituitary gland
Warfarin (Coumadin) is prescribed for a frail, elderly male with new onset atrial
fibrillation. The goal INR for this patient should be:
2.0 to 3.0
A 72-year-old patient exhibits sudden onset of fluctuating restlessness, agitation,
confusion, and impaired attention. This is accompanied by visual hallucinations and
sleep disturbance. What is the most likely cause of this behaviour?
Delirium
Which of the following is the most common causative organism of nongonococcal
urethritis?
Chlamydia trachomatis
Which of the following does not cause nongonococcal urethritis
Neisseria
Which appropriate test for the initial assessment of Alzheimer’s disease provides the
performance ratings on 10 complex, higher order activities?
FAQ
What conditions must be met for you to bill “incident to” the physician, receiving 100%
reimbursement from Medicare?
The physician must be on-site and engaged in client care
Diagnostic evaluation for urinary calculi includes:
Urinalysis and culture, Non contrast CT, Serum (ALL OF THE ABOVE)
Marsha presents with symptoms resembling both fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue
syndrome, which have many similarities. Which of the following is more characteristic
of fibromyalgia?
Musculoskeletal pain is not characteristic of chronic fatigue syndrome; rather, it is
characteristic of fibromyalgia
Beth, age 49, comes in with low back pain. An x-ray of the lumbosacral spine is within
normal limits. Which of the following diagnoses do you explore further?
Herniated nucleus pulposus
Steve, age 69, has gastro esophageal reflux disease (GERD). When teaching him how
to reduce his lower esophageal sphincter pressure, which substances do you
recommend that he avoid?