NURS 6531N FINAL EXAM 2 VERSIONS .

NURS 6531N MIDTERM EXAM



2 VERSIONS



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, Question 2 I

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Central obesity, “moon” face, and dorsocervical fat pad are associated with:

A. Metabolic Isyndrome


B. Unilateral Ipheochromocytoma


C. Cushing’s Isyndrome


D. None Iof Ithe Iabove



 Question 3 I

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An elderly man is started on lisinopril and hydrochlorhiazide for hypertension. Three days later, he returns to
the office complaining of left great toe pain. On exam, the nurse practitioner notes an edematous,
erythematous tender left great toe. The likely precipitant of this patient’s pain is:

A. Trauma


B. Tight Ishoes


C. Arthritis Iflare


D. Hydrochlorothiazide



 Question 4 I

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The most effective treatment of non-infectious bursitis includes: Conservative Itreatment Iincludes Irest, Icold
Iand Iheat Itreatments, Ielevation, Iadministration Iof Inonsteroidal Ianti-inflammatory Idrugs I(NSAIDs),

Ibursal Iaspiration, Iand Iintrabursal Isteroid Iinjections




 Question 5 I

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What conditions must be met for you to bill “incident to” the physician, receiving 100% reimbursement from
Medicare?

, Selected Answer:
The physician must be on-site and engaged in patient care

Answers: You must initiate the plan of care for the patient


The physician must be on-site and engaged in patient care
You must be employed as an independent contractor
You must be the main health care provider who sees the patient


 Question 6 I

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Which of the following is not a risk factor associated with the development of syndrome X and type 2 diabetes
mellitus?

The Imetabolic Isyndrome Irefers Ito Ithe Ico-occurrence Iof Iseveral Iknown Icardiovascular Irisk Ifactors,
I including Iinsulin Iresistance, Iobesity, Iatherogenic Idyslipidemia Iand Ihypertension.


 Question 7 I

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Which of the following is not a common early sign of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)?

A. Nocturia
B. Urgency incontinence
C. IStrong Iurinary Istream Iflow
D. Straining to void


 Question 8 I

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Steve, age 69, has gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). When teaching him how to reduce his lower
esophageal sphincter pressure, which substances do you recommend that he avoid?

Food Ithat Iis Ivery Ihot Ior Ivery Icold I
Fatty Ior Ifried Ifoods I
Peppermint Ior Ispearmint, Iincluding Iflavoring I
Coffee, Itea, Iand Isoft Idrinks Ithat Icontain Icaffeine I
Spicy, Ihighly Iseasoned Ifoods I
Fried food DT caffeine, chocolate and anticholinergics


 Question 9 I

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Which drug category contains the drugs that are the first line Gold standard therapy for COPD?

Beta Iantagonist
I

,  Question 10 I

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The most commonly recommended pharmacological treatment regimen for low back pain (LBP) is:

I Nsaid



 Question 11 I

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Which of the following is not appropriate suppression therapy for chronic bacterial prostatitis?

Erythromycin



 Question 12 I

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A patient presents with dehydration, hypotension, and fever. Laboratory testing reveals hyponatremia,
hyperkalemia, and hypoglycemia. These imbalances are corrected, but the patient returns 6 weeks later with
the same symptoms of hyperpigmentation, weakness, anorexia, fatigue, and weight loss. What action(s) should
the nurse practitioner take?

.A IObtain Ia Ithorough Ihistory Iand Iphysical, Iand Icheck Iserum Icortisol Iand IACTH Ilevels.

B. Perform a diet history and check CBC and FBS.

C. Provide nutritional guidance and have the patient return in one month.

D. Consult home health for intravenous administration




 Question 16 I

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You are assessing a patient after a sports injury to his right knee. You elicit a positive anterior/posterior drawer
sign. This test indicates an injury to the: he
A. lateral meniscus
B. Icruciate Iligament
C. medial meniscus
D. collateral ligament.


 Question 17 I

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