NR 667 Practice exam week 1Actual

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A 50-year-old man presents with fatigue, muscle weakness, and hyperpigmentation of the skin. Laboratory tests show low sodium, high potassium, and low cortisol levels. What is the most likely diagnosis?Pheochromocytoma Primary hyperaldosteronism Addison's disease Cushing's syndrome -ANSWER-Addison's disease

A 18-year-old woman presents with increased thirst, frequent urination, and unexplained weight loss. Her fasting plasma glucose level is 200 mg/dL. What is the most likely diagnosis?Type 1 diabetes mellitus Cushing's syndrome Syndrome of inappropriate Anti Diuretic Hormone (SIADH) Diabetes insipidus -ANSWER-Type 1 diabetes mellitus

A 27-year-old woman presents with frequent headaches, galactorrhea, and amenorrhea. MRI of the brain reveals a pituitary adenoma. What is the most appropriate initial treatment?Surgery Dopamine agonists Corticosteroids Radiation therapy -ANSWER-Dopamine agonists

Which is best performed to assess the risk for fall in an 88-year old adult?

PHQ-2 questionnaire Get up and go test Clock-drawing test Global screening assessment -ANSWER-Get up and go test

How should a nurse practitioner evaluate if palliative care is effective?Advanced directives have been discussed and signed.The symptoms causing discomfort are lessened.An out of hospital "Do not resuscitate" order is in place.The illness or disease is in remission. -ANSWER-The symptoms causing discomfort are lessened.

A 92-year-old presents with a decline in personal care and increasing forgetfulness. They had a CVA a three years ago with mild cognitive changes then which has slowly progressed. The more likely diagnosis in this case is?Alzheimer's dementia Mini-strokes Progressive vascular dementia Lewy-body dementia -ANSWER-Progressive vascular dementia

Which of the following gastrointestinal changes is associated with normal aging?Decreased production of gastric acid Increased salivation Increased esophageal emptying Decreased incidence of gallstones -ANSWER-Decreased production of gastric acid

he management of COPD in the elderly is best guided by:

radiologic imaging.symptomatology.

arterial blood gases.spirometry. -ANSWER-symptomatology

During the past 24 hours, a 62-year-old has experienced abdominal pain that radiates to the back. The patient also reports several episodes of nausea and vomiting, a low-grade temperature, and a history of excessive drinking. Physical examination reveals a distended abdomen. Laboratory serum values indicate elevated alkaline phosphatase, amylase, and serum lipase. The most likely

diagnosis is:

acute mesenteric ischemia.acute pancreatitis.A alcoholic liver disease.viral hepatitis. -ANSWER-acute pancreatitis.

A 54-year-old male who is 30 pounds overweight states that he awakens at night with heartburn and the taste of hot acid in his mouth.Stress makes his condition worse, yet baking soda seems to provide some relief. Findings on examination are normal and the stool for

occult blood is negative. The preliminary diagnosis should be:

esophagitis.helicobacter pylori.gastroesophageal reflux disease.esophageal spasm. -ANSWER-gastroesophageal reflux disease.

Where can Crohn's disease be located within the GI tract and how does it present (continuous or patchy)?In the esophagus and stomach only In the colon only and patchy In the colon continuous throughout Patchy inflammation throughout the small bowel and colon -ANSWER- Patchy inflammation throughout the small bowel and colon

Oral clindamycin is contraindicated in which of the following conditions?Hypothyroidism Irritable bowel disease Rheumatoid arthritis Latex allergy -ANSWER-Irritable bowel disease

A patient with alcohol-induced liver disease presents with a sudden change in personality and loss of concentration and judgement after ingesting a meal high in protein. The nurse practitioner should plan to reduce the elevated level of which toxin in the blood?Carbon dioxide Ammonia Mercury Iron -ANSWER-Ammonia

A 35-year-old man presents with sudden onset of severe flank pain radiating to the groin, nausea, and vomiting. He reports a history of similar episodes. What is the most likely diagnosis?Acute cystitis Chronic kidney disease Renal calculi Pyelonephritis -ANSWER-Renal calculi

A geriatric female presents with complaints of dyspnea and fatigue. All blood work is normal except for Hgb of 9.0 g/dL, Hct of 33%, and guaiac positive stool. The patient also reports a bowel pattern of alternating constipation and diarrhea, and frequent laxative use.Which diagnostic tests should be ordered?Colonoscopy MRI scan of abdomen