When completing this quiz, did you comply with Walden University’s Code
of Conduct including the expectations for academic integrity?
Yes
Question 2
A patient complains of generalized joint pain and stiffness associated with
activity and relieved with rest. This patient history is consistent with which
of the following disorders?
Osteoarthritis
Question 3
What diabetic complications result from hyperglycemia?
Which factors are associated with high risk for foot complications in a
patient with diabetes mellitus?
1. Obesity
2. Abnormal nails
3. Abnormal gait
4. Poorly controlled lipids
Question 5
, 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
Question 6
A 63-year-old man presents to the office with hematuria, hesitancy, and
dribbling. Digital rectal exam (DRE) reveals a moderately enlarged prostate
that is smooth. The PSA is 1.2. What is the most appropriate management
strategy for you to follow at this time?
Prescribe an alpha adrenergic blocker
Question 7
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
Question 8
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)
Question 9
A 60 year old male patient with multiple health problems presents with a
complaint of erectile dysfunction (ED). Of the following, which medication
, is most likely to be causing the problem?
diabetes
Question 10
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.
Question 11
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?
Six to 8 weeks
Question 12
A patient has been diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).
Which of the following medications may be used to treat generalized anxiety
disorder?
Treatment may include counseling and medications, such as antidepressants.
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI), Anxiolytic, and
Antidepressant
Paxil Effexor Lexapro and cymbalta
Question 13
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,
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