{"id":115211,"date":"2023-08-23T12:38:29","date_gmt":"2023-08-23T12:38:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learnexams.com\/blog\/?p=115211"},"modified":"2023-08-23T12:38:32","modified_gmt":"2023-08-23T12:38:32","slug":"nurs-6531-nurs6531-midterm-exam-study-guide-questions-and-answers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/2023\/08\/23\/nurs-6531-nurs6531-midterm-exam-study-guide-questions-and-answers\/","title":{"rendered":"NURS 6531 \/ NURS6531 MIDTERM EXAM STUDY GUIDE. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>NURS 6531 MIDTERM EXAM REVIEW.<br>Marvin has sudden eye redness that occurred after a strenuous coughing episode. You<br>diagnose a sub conjunctiva hemorrhage. Your next step is to:<br>Do nothing other than provide reassurance<br>Which of the following color changes in a pigmented lesion suggests malignant<br>transformation?<br>ALL COLORS<br>The Centor criteria for diagnosis of Group A B-hemolytic streptococcus includes which<br>of the following?<br>A and B only<br>Mark has just been given a diagnosis of congestive heart failure. Which of his<br>medications should be discontinued?<br>Nifedipine (Procardia XL) for long-term management of his chronic stable angina.<br>Treatment of acute vertigo includes:<br>bedrest and an antihistamine<br>Diagnosis of Crohn&#8217;s disease is made considering signs, symptoms and:<br>Intestinal obstruction demonstrated by plain x-ray of the abdomen<br>Which of the following is a predisposing condition for furunculosis?<br>Diabetes mellitus<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A middle-aged male presents to urgent care complaining of fever, dysphagia, and<br>shortness of breath. 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