NURS 6531 Final Exam review 2

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When completing this quiz, did you comply with Walden University’s Code of Conduct including the expectations for academic integrity? Yes 2. Central obesity, “moon” face, and dorsocervical fat... pad are associated with: Cushing’s syndrome 3. 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: Hydrochlorothiazide 4. The most effective treatment of non-infectious bursitis includes: 5. What conditions must be met for you to bill “incident to” the physician, receiving 100% reimbursement from Medicare? 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 6. Which of the following is not a risk factor associated with the development of syndrome X and type 2 diabetes mellitus? 7. Which of the following is not a common early sign of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)? A. Nocturia B. Urgency incontinence C. Strong urinary stream flow D. Straining to void 8. 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 that is very hot or very cold  Fatty or fried foods  Peppermint or spearmint, including flavoring  Coffee, tea, and soft drinks that contain caffeine  Spicy, highly seasoned foods  Fried food DT caffeine, chocolate and anticholinergics 9. Which drug category contains the drugs that are the first line Gold standard therapy for COPD? 10. The most commonly recommended pharmacological treatment regimen for low back pain (LBP) is: acetaminophen, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), topical analgesics, muscle relaxants, opioids, corticosteroids, antidepressants, and anticonvulsants. Acetaminophen remains one of the best first-line treatments of acute LBP. It is generally well tolerated, has few adverse effects or drug reacti [Show More]

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