NR 511 FINAL EXAM LATEST ACTUAL EXAM

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NR 511 FINAL EXAM LATEST ACTUAL EXAM

AND STUDY GUIDE EXAM| QUESTIONS WITH

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A+| DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS & PRIMARY CARE

PRACTICUM EXAM (NEW!!)

What is the most common cause of microcytic anemia? - ANSWER - Iron-deficiency anemia

Early rheumatoid disease is characterized by: - ANSWER - Joint

swelling and immobility on rising

The exanthem of Lyme disease is - ANSWER - Erythema migrans

You have detected the presence of crepitus on examination of a patient with a musculoskeletal complaint. Additionally, there is limited range of motion (ROM) with both active and passive movement. These findings

suggest that the origin of the musculoskeletal complaint is: - ANSWER -

Articular

What is the recommended daily calcium intake for adults over the age of 50 with low bone mass? - ANSWER - 1,500 mg/day

When assessing a woman for infertility, which of the following tests should be done first? - ANSWER - Analysis of partner's sperm 1 / 4

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pg. 2 Which type of burn injury results in destruction of the epidermis with most of the dermis, yet the epidermal cells lining hair follicles and sweat glands remain intact? - ANSWER - Deep partial-thickness burns

A 23-year-old sexually active woman presents for her first Pap smear.Her history includes nulligravida, age at first intercourse 14, and more than 10 sexual partners. Which of the following conditions should the clinician be particularly alert for during her examination? - ANSWER - Human papillomavirus (HPV)

As a rule of thumb, the estimated level of hematocrit is how many times the value of the hemoglobin? - ANSWER - Three

The clinician should prescribe an antibiotic that covers which of these organisms for a patient with acute prostatitis? - ANSWER - Gram- negative bacillus

A 30-year-old man is seen with a chief complaint of loss of libido.Which of the following laboratory tests would help establish a diagnosis? - ANSWER - Testosterone level

In the United States, what is the second most common connective tissue disease and the most destructive to the joints? - ANSWER - Rheumatoid arthritis

What is the treatment of choice for a patient diagnosed with testicular cancer? - ANSWER - Radical orchidectomy 2 / 4

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pg. 3 Which method is used to remove heavy metals, such as lead, that are ingested as poisons? - ANSWER - Chelation

The effectiveness of benzodiazepines in treating anxiety disorders suggests that which of the following neurotransmitters plays a role in anxiety? - ANSWER - Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)

A 14-year-old male is seen with complaints of severe testicular pain. The clinician suspects testicular torsion. Which of the following is the appropriate action? - ANSWER - Refer to a urologist immediately.

Which of the following medications can cause hyperglycemia? - ANSWER - Prednisone

During treatment for anaphylaxis, what site is used for the initial injection of epinephrine? - ANSWER - Upper lateral thigh

It is important to educate patients with depression and their family members about reporting signs of increasing depression and suicidal thoughts. This is especially true during which time period? - ANSWER -

• to 2 weeks after the initiation of treatment

What is the most common cause of secondary amenorrhea? - ANSWER

• Pregnancy

Which of the following is the only drug for bulimia approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration? - ANSWER - Fluoxetine 3 / 4

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pg. 4 The cardinal subjective symptom of sickle cell crisis is which of the following? - ANSWER - Pain

A 25-year-old woman is seen in the clinic complaining of painful menstruation. Which of the following pelvic pathologies is the most common cause of dysmenorrhea? - ANSWER - Endometriosis

Which arthropod bite can contain cytotoxic and hemolytic toxins that may destroy tissue? - ANSWER - Brown recluse spider

Janet is a 30-year-old who has recently been diagnosed with a herniated disc at the level of L5-S1. She is currently in the emergency room with suspicion of cauda equina compression. Which of the following is a sign or symptom of cauda equina compression? - ANSWER - Paresthesia of the perineum and buttocks

A 21-year-old woman is seen in the clinic requesting birth control pills.Which of the following tests is essential before prescribing any oral contraceptive? - ANSWER - Pregnancy test

Which type of bone marrow transplant is obtained from an identical twin? - ANSWER – Syngeneic

Pink, cherry red tissues and skin may result from which type of poisoning? - ANSWER - Carbon monoxide

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