Nrnp 6531 week 8 knowledge check
gastrointestinal genitourinary endocrine and
hematologic conditions fall qtr
NRNP 6531 Week 8 Knowledge Check
Question 1
1 out of 1 points
Which of the following patients most warrants screening for hypothyroidism?
Selected d.
Answer: An elderly female with recent onset of mental
dysfunction.
Answers: a.
A young adult female with postpartum depression lasting
2 weeks.
b.
A patient taking thyroid replacement preparation.
c.
A 40 year old male with unexplained tremors.
d.
An elderly female with recent onset of mental
dysfunction.
Question 2
, 1 out of 1 points
The nurse practitioner diagnoses epididymitis in a 24 year old sexually active male patient.
The drug of choice for treatment of this patient is:
Selected b.
Answer: Oral doxycycline (Virbamycin) plus intramuscular ceftriaxone
Answers: a.
Oral ciprofloxacin (Cipro)
b.
Oral doxycycline (Virbamycin) plus intramuscular
ceftriaxone
c.
Oral trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim DS)
d.
Intramuscular penicillin
Question 3
1 out of 1 points
The most commonly recommended method for prostate cancer screening in a 55 year old
male is:
Selected a.
Answer: Digital rectal examination (DRE) plus prostate specific antigen
(PSA)
Answers: a.
Digital rectal examination (DRE) plus prostate specific antigen (PSA)
b.
Prostate specific antigen (PSA) alone
c.
Transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) alone
d.
Prostate specific antigen (PSA) and transrectal
ultrasound (TRUS)
Question 4
1 out of 1 points
John, age 33, has a total cholesterol level of 188 mg/dL. How often should he be screened for
hypercholesterolemia?
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