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A 65 year old patient complains of recurrent bilateral temporal headaches, malaise, muscle aches, and low grade fever. The headache is described as superficial tenderness rather than deep pain. Giant cell arteritis is suspected. Appropriate treatment is:

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A 65 year old patient complains of recurrent bilateral temporal headaches, malaise, muscle aches, and low grade fever. The headache is described as superficial tenderness rather than deep pain. Giant cell arteritis is suspected. Appropriate treatment is: refer for temporal artery biopsy and initiat...

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NURS 65316531 FINAL EXAM 1 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 100%
CORRECTLY/VERIFIED ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE 2022/2023 GRADED A+
WALDEN UNIVERSITY



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A 65 year old patient complains of recurrent bilateral temporal
headaches, malaise, muscle aches, and low grade fever. The
headache is described as superficial tenderness rather than
deep pain. Giant cell arteritis is suspected. Appropriate
treatment is: refer for temporal artery biopsy and initiation of oral
prednisone




• Question 2
1 out of 1 points



The most reliable diagnostic indicator of gout is: Elevated serum uric acid
levels




NURS 65316531 FINAL EXAM 1 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 100%
CORRECTLY/VERIFIED ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE 2022/2023 GRADED A+
WALDEN UNIVERSITY

,NURS 65316531 FINAL EXAM 1 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 100%
CORRECTLY/VERIFIED ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE 2022/2023 GRADED A+
WALDEN UNIVERSITY




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NURS 65316531 FINAL EXAM 1 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 100%
CORRECTLY/VERIFIED ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE 2022/2023 GRADED A+
WALDEN UNIVERSITY

,NURS 65316531 FINAL EXAM 1 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 100%
CORRECTLY/VERIFIED ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE 2022/2023 GRADED A+
WALDEN UNIVERSITY

A patient with HIV infection has a
fever of unknown origin (FUO). Which
of the following is a possible cause of
FUO in a patient with HIV? drug fever




• Question 4
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After treating a patient for Helicobacter pylori infection, what
test do you order to see if it has been cured? A urea breath test



• Question 5
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Which of the following physical modalities recommended for
treatment of rheumatoid arthritis provides the most effective
long term pain relief?


NURS 65316531 FINAL EXAM 1 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 100%
CORRECTLY/VERIFIED ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE 2022/2023 GRADED A+
WALDEN UNIVERSITY

, NURS 65316531 FINAL EXAM 1 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 100%
CORRECTLY/VERIFIED ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE 2022/2023 GRADED A+
WALDEN UNIVERSITY

Your physical therapist may use modalities, such as gentle heat
and electrical stimulation to help manage your RA symptoms.




• Question 6
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Other than smoking cessation, which of the following slows the
progression of COPD in smokers? oxygen




• Question7
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What intervention does the American College of
Rheumatology recommend as first line therapy for
osteoarthritis? Acetaminophen should be used as first-line therapy for
mild osteoarthritis. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are superior to
acetaminophen for treating moderate to severe osteoarthritis



NURS 65316531 FINAL EXAM 1 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 100%
CORRECTLY/VERIFIED ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE 2022/2023 GRADED A+
WALDEN UNIVERSITY

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