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NR 511 WEEK 8 FINAL EXAM (2 VERSIONS) / NR511 WEEK 8 FINAL EXAM |100 Q & A IN EACH VERSION | LATEST-2021 |: DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS AND PRIMARY CARE PRACTICUM: CHAMBERLAIN COLLEGE OF NURSING |100% CORR... ECT ANSWERS, DOWNLOAD TO SCORE A| The most cost-effective screening test for determining HIV status is which of the following? Which blood test is a nonspecific method and most helpful for evaluating the severity and course of an inflammatory process? Cocaine acts as a stimulant by blocking the reuptake of which neurotransmitter? Mrs. Thomas was ….. The pain has increased following a day of gardening one week ago. A physical finding that differentiates the diagnosis and is most consistent with lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow) is: Which of the following statements concerning the musculoskeletal examination is true? Which causes the greatest percentage of mammalian bites? A 48-year-old woman ….. She is pale and states she can no longer exercise. Pelvic exam reveals a single, very large mass. Which of the following diagnostic tests should the clinician order first? Which of the following signs or symptoms indicate an inflammatory etiology to musculoskeletal pain? A diabetic patient asks the clinician why he needs to check his blood sugar at home even when he feels good. Which of the following responses would be most appropriate? A 25-year-old patient presents to the clinic with fatigue, cold intolerance, weight gain, and constipation for the past 3 months. On physical examination, the clinician notices a sinus bradycardia; muscular stiffness; coarse, dry hair; and a delay in relaxation in deep tendon reflexes……? …… 2 diabetes mellitus should not be prescribed during pregnancy? During a DRE on a 75-year-old man, the clinician suspects the patient has prostate cancer. What physical finding should make the clinician suspicious? Eddie, age 4, presents to the ED with a live insect trapped in his ear canal causing a lot of distress. What should be your first step nr 511 week 8 final ? What is the most common cause of microcytic anemia? An 82-year-old man is seen ….. of differential diagnoses? Early rheumatoid disease is characterized by: A 70-year-old female has fallen 2 weeks ago and developed immediate pain in her left wrist. She thought she just bruised it but is worried because it has not improved. She has used Tylenol® and ice at home, and that has helped slightly. You examine her and find she has moderate swelling and ecchymosis but no overtly obvious deformity. Her ROM is uncomfortable and severely diminished due to the pain….. Her-fingers are warm; her pulse is strong; and capillary refill is less than 2 seconds. What should you do? The criteria for diagnosing generalized anxiety disorder in the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition (text revision) state that excessive worry or apprehension must be present more days than not for at least: A 60-year-old man presents with an enlarged scrotum. The clinician uses a penlight to transilluminate the scrotum. In a patient with a hydrocele, what would the clinician expect to find? According to Kübler-Ross, the stages of grief occur in which order? Reuben, age 24, has HIV and just had a routine viral load test done. The results show a falling viral load. What does this indicate? The exanthem of Lyme disease is: You have detected the presence of crepitus on examination of a patient with a musculoskeletal complaint…… These findings suggest that the origin of the musculoskeletal complaint is: What is the recommended daily calcium intake for adults over the age of 50 with low bone mass? When assessing a woman for infertility, which of the following tests should be done first nr 511 week 8 final? Which type of burn injury results in destruction of the epidermis with most of the dermis, yet the epidermal cells lining hair follicles and sweat glands remain intact? A 23-year-old sexually active woman presents for her first Pap smear. Her history includes nulligravida, age at first intercourse 14, and more than 10 sexual partners. Which of the following conditions should the clinician be particularly alert for during her examination? As a rule of thumb, the estimated level of hematocrit is how many times the value of the hemoglobin? Sam is a 25-year-old ….. As the clinician, you explain to Sam that low back pain is a diagnosis of exclusion. Which of the following symptoms would alert the clinician to the more serious finding of a herniated nucleus pulposus or ruptured disc? A 30-year-old man is seen with a chief complaint of loss of libido. Which of the following laboratory tests would help establish a diagnosis nr 511 week 8 final ? The clinician prescribes glipizide (Glucotrol) for a diabetic patient. Which statement made by the patient would indicate that your teaching has been effective? In the United States, what is the second most common connective tissue disease and the most destructive to the joints? The effectiveness of benzodiazepines in treating anxiety disorders suggests that which of the following neurotransmitters plays a role in anxiety? A 14-year-old male is seen with complaints of severe testicular pain. The clinician suspects testicular torsion. Which of the following is the appropriate action? Which of the following medications can cause hyperglycemia? During treatment for anaphylaxis, what site is used for the initial injection of epinephrine nr 511 week 8 final ? It is important to educate patients with depression and their family members about reporting signs of increasing depression and suicidal thoughts. This is especially true during which time period? What is the most common cause of secondary amenorrhea? ….. bulimia approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration? The goals of the 15-minute hour approach include: John is a 16-year-old boy who presents to the emergency room after hurting his knee in a football game. He described twisting his knee and then being unable to extend it completely. John tells the clinician that he heard a pop when the injury occurred and has been experiencing localized pain. The clinician suspects a meniscal tear. Which test would be most appropriate to assess for the presence of a meniscal tear? The cardinal subjective symptom of sickle cell crisis is which of the following? A 25-year-old woman is seen in the clinic complaining of painful menstruation. Which of the following pelvic pathologies is the most common cause of dysmenorrhea? Which arthropod bite can contain cytotoxic and hemolytic toxins that may destroy tissue? Janet is a 30-year-old …… She is currently in the emergency room with suspicion of cauda equina compression. Which of the following is a sign or symptom of cauda equina compression? A 21-year-old woman is seen in the clinic requesting birth control pills. Which of the following tests is essential before prescribing any oral contraceptive? A patient with type 2 diabetes comes to the clinic after reading about metformin in a magazine. Which of the following conditions that the patient also has would be a contraindication to taking metformin? The clinician has chosen to prescribe an SSRI instead of a tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) for a patient fitting the diagnostic criteria for depression. Which of the following is not true concerning SSRIs in comparison to tricyclic antidepressants? Which type of bone marrow transplant is obtained from an identical twin? Pink, cherry red tissues and skin may result from which type of poisoning? Basic human needs are identified as: The clinician sees a patient who is 5 feet tall and weighs 150 pounds. How would the clinician classify this patient? A 22-year-old male is seen …. of differential diagnoses nr 511 week 8 final ? …… of choice for a patient diagnosed with testicular cancer? …… such as lead, that are ingested as poisons? A 58-year-old woman presents with a breast mass. Which of the following responses by the clinician would be most appropriate? A 36-year-old ….. On potassium hydroxide (KOH) wet mount of vaginal discharge, the clinician notices hyphae. Which of the following treatments would be appropriate? The clinician has instructed Sam, a 25-year-old patient with low back strain, to use NSAIDs to manage his symptoms of pain and discomfort. Which of the following statements would be most appropriate when teaching Sam about the use of NSAIDs? A history of overuse or …… musculoskeletal injury? Which type of heat-related illness involves a core body temperature of at least 104.9°F, acute mental status changes, absent sweat, and tachypnea? Which of the following may be used to evaluate a person’s suicide risk? One of the initial steps in assessing patients with musculoskeletal complaints is to determine whether the complaint is articular or nonarticular in origin. Which of the following is an example of an articular structure? After returning from visiting his grandchildren in England, George, age 59, complains of a flulike illness, including fever, chills, and myalgia. He reports having discovered a rash or red spot that grew in size on his right leg. What disease are you considering? A patient ….. Which of the following electrocardiogram changes should the clinician expect as a manifestation of the disease? Which of the following tests is essential for a 46-year-old woman who the clinician suspects is perimenopausal? After 6 months of Synthroid therapy, the clinician should expect which of the following in the repeat thyroid studies? A patient is 66 inches in height, weighing 200 pounds, and newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM). Her fasting plasma glucose level is 215 mg/dL. What is the best initial treatment? ….. presenting with erectile dysfunction? Anderson is a 35-year-old ….. carpal tunnel syndrome. She has two young children and asks the clinician what the chances are that they also will develop carpal tunnel syndrome.Which of the following responses would be correct regarding the risk of developing carpal tunnel syndrome? A 20-year-old woman …. gonorrhea. Which of the following is the treatment of choice for gonorrhea? Which of the following statements is true regarding the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome? maintaining the wrist in a neutral position nr 511 week 8 final S presents in the clinic with pain, tenderness, erythema, and swelling of his left great toe. The clinician suspects acute gout. Which of the following should the clinician expect in the initial test results for this patient? Which of the following data is indicative of testicular torsion? A patient with type 2 diabetes asks the clinician why she needs to exercise. In order to answer her, the clinician must understand that exercise has what effect on the patient with type 2 diabetes? A 26-year-old woman is seen with complaints of irregular vaginal bleeding. Which of the following tests should be the first priority? What is the most ….. women ages 20 to 55? If the international normalized ratio (INR) result is above the therapeutic range in a patient with atrial fibrillation on warfarin, what might the clinician do? A 32-year-old woman ….. In order to determine the cause of the infertility, the clinician should question her about which of these possible causes? Which of the following statements concerning the treatment of fibromyalgia syndrome is true nr 511 week 8 final ? The clinician should prescribe an antibiotic that covers which of these organisms for a patient with acute prostatitis? Which household solution …. friend who has HIV? Sandra ….. She is complaining of bone and joint pain. Which type of leukemia is most likely the culprit? Which of the following is identified …. severe iron deficiency nr 511 week 8 final exam? The clinician suspects that a client seen in the office has hyperthyroidism. Which of the following tests should the clinician order on the initial visit? The clinician has been doing diabetic teaching for a patient with type 1 diabetes. Which of the following statements by the patient would indicate that teaching has been effective? Triggering factors for acute exacerbations of which of the following conditions include exposure to ultraviolet (UV)-B and UV-A rays? Which of the following characteristics separates anaphylaxis from a vasovagal reaction? Jackson …… The clinician has explained to Mr. Jackson that the goals for managing osteoarthritis include controlling pain, maximizing functional independence and mobility, minimizing disability, and preserving quality of life. Mr. Jackson explains to the clinician that his first choice would be to use complementary therapies to control his condition and asks what therapies are most effective in treating osteoarthritis. What would be the most appropriate response from the clinician? One benefit of motivational interviewing (MI) is: ……. rule of nines if both front legs are burned? Women are at the highest risk for developing postpartum depression for up to how long after childbirth? Which statement about HIV postexposure prophylaxis (PEP) for health-care workers is the most accurate nr 511 week 8 final ? The clinician is caring for Diane, a 22-year-old woman who presents with an injured ankle. Diane asks the clinician if she will need an x-ray…… Which of the following clues in Diane’s examination or history would alert the clinician to the need for obtaining radiographs? A vegetarian patient with gout asks the clinician about food he should avoid. The clinician should advise the patient to avoid which of the following foods? A patient with a basilar skull fracture may experience an impaired downward gaze or diplopia from which affected cranial nerve nr 511 week 8 final ? A patient presents to the clinician after experiencing four episodes in the last month of sweating, palpitations, chest pain, nausea, and shaking. Each episode lasted about 10 minutes. The patient is now becoming very fearful of future events and has been reluctant to leave the house. The clinician suspects panic disorder but wants to rule out any possible medical causes. Which of the following medical conditions can mimic the symptoms of a panic attack? Which test is used to confirm a diagnosis of epididymitis? BATHEing the patient refers to nr 511 week 8 final BATHEing the patient …. allows the practitioner to nr 511 week 8 final A 45-year-old woman …… The clinician should consider which of the following diagnoses? Which test is used to confirm a diagnosis of epididymitis? Which of the following is part of the treatment plan for the patient with irritable bowel syndrome? Reuben, age 24 years old has HIV and just had a routine viral load test done. The results show a falling viral load. What does this indicates? The patient with gastro esophageal reflux disease (GERD) should be instructed to eliminate which of these activities? You have detected the presence of crepitus on examination of a patient with a musculoskeletal complaint. Additionally, there is limited range of motion with both active and passive movement. These findings suggest that the origin of the musculoskeletal complaint is A 25 years old patient presents to the clinic with fatigue, cold intolerance, weight gain and constipation for the past 3 months. On physical exam, the clinician notice a sinus bradycardia, muscular stiffness, coarse, dry hair, and a delay in relaxation in deep tendon reflexes (DTRs). Which of the following test should be ordered next? Sam is a 25years old man who has been diagnosis with low back stain based on his history of localized low back pain andmuscle spasm along with a normal numerological examination. As the clinician, you explain to Sam that low back pain is a diagnosis of exclusion. Which of the following symptoms would alert the clinician to the more serious finding of a herniated nucleus pulposus or ruptured disc? Which of the following data is indication of testicular torsion? What is the recommended daily calcium intake for adults over the age of 50 with low bone mass? A 14 years old is seen with complaint of severe testicular pain. The clinician suspect testicular torsion. Which of the following is the appropriate action? Which of the following data are indicative of testicular torsion? A patient is seen with a sudden onset of flank pain accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and diaphoresis, in addition to nephrolithiasis, which of the following should be added to the list of differential diagnoses? The patient is seen in the office complaining flank pain. The clinician should assess this patient for which risk factor for kidney stones? A 76 years old man is seen in the office for complaint of urinary incontinence. The clinician should suspect which causes of incontinence in men? Harvey has a rubbery smooth, round mass on his chest which is compressible and has a soft to to very firm texture. What do you diagnose this as? The patient is prescribed radioactive iodine (RA) and asks the clinician how this drug works. The clinician’s response should include which of the following data? Most nosocomial pneumonias are caused by Which of the following signs or symptoms indicate an inflammatory etiology to musculoskeletal pain? A patient presents to the clinician with a sore throat, fever, of 100.7f and tender anterior cervical lymphadenopathy. The clinician suspect strep throat and performed a rapid strep test that is negative. What would the nest step be? Most Nosocomial pneumonias are caused by……. A patient is diagnosed with Giardia after a backpacking trip in the mountains. Which of the following would be the appropriate treatment? Which causes the greatest percentage of mammalian bites? One of the initial steps in assessing patient with musculoskeletal complaints is to determine whether the complaint is articular or non-articular in origin. Which of the following is an example of an articular structure? Cat bites are commonly associated with which of the following pathogens? Which of the following should be considered in a patient presenting with erectile dysfunction? Tori is on systemic antifungals for a tines infect. You understand that serum labs monitored for luctuation and reductions in estrogen may be a contributing factor in which type of rhinitis? Severe pain associated with acute otitis media signifies perforation of the tympanic membrane The Patient is diagnosed with overactive bladder (OAb).Which of the following instructions should be given to the woman? Sally aged 25, present with impetigo that has been diagnosed as infected with staphylococcus. The clinical presentation in pruritic, tender, red vesicles surrounded y erythema with a rash that is ulcerating. Which types of impetigo is this? Which of the following instructions should be given to the patient with nephrolithiasis? A 63 years old man is seen in the clinic with a chief complaint of nocturia . Which of the following should be included in the differential diagnosis? Which of the following are predisposing factors for pyelonephritis? Which of the following statements is true regarding the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome? Sinusitis is considered chronic when there are episodes of prolonged inflammation with repeated or inadequately treated acute infection lasting greater than A patient is seen in the clinic with right upper quadrant (RUQ) pain that is radiating to the middle of the back. The clinician suspects acute cholelithiasis. The clinicianshould expect which of the following laboratory findings? SNAPPS is pneumonic used to described a technique in orally presenting a patient The clinician is caring for Diane a 22 years old woman who presents with an injured ankle. Diane asks the clinician if she will need an X-ray. The clinician explains to Diane that X-ray is not always necessary for an injured ankle and that the decision to obtain radiographs is dependent on the exam and Diane’s description of her injury. Which of the following clues in Diane’s exam or history would alert the clinician to the need for obtaining radiography? The 56 years old man with chronic prostatitis should be treated with trimethoprim 80mg sulfamethoxazole 400mg (TMP-SMX. Actrim) for how long? A 23 years old sexually active man is seen in the clinic with unilateral painful testicular swelling and diagnosed with epididymitis in order to prescribe the correct drug the clinician understands that which of these is the most common causative organism? A 30 years old patient presents with pain on urination. The urine microscopy of unspun urine showed greater than leukocytes/ml and a dipstick was positive for nitrites>What is probable diagnosis? Acute angl-closure glaucoma involves a sudden severe rise in intraocular pressure. Which of the following ranges represents normal intraocular pressure? Joyce is taking a long-acting beta agonist for moderate persistent asthma. Which additional medication should she be taking? A patient is seen in the clinic with a chief complaint of hematuria. Which of the following data should be collected in order to make a differential diagnosis? Which information should be included when you are teaching your patient about the use of nicotine gum? Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder that is associated with which type of tremor If your preceptor is out ill on a day that you are scheduled to be in the clinical setting, another preceptor can supervise you as long as they are willing to take you on as a student and they meet the minimum preceptor qualifications A 42 years old woman is seen in the clinic with fever, chills vomiting, and severe dysuria. She is diagnosed with acute pyelonephritis. How should this patient be manged? The “B” in the ABCDE’s of assessing skin cancer represents Janet is a 30-year-old woman who has been recently with a herniated disc at the level of L5-S1. She is currently in the emergency room with suspicion of cauda equine compression. Which of the following is a sign or symptom of cauda equine compression? A 34 year old patient was treated for a urinary tract infection (UTI) and has not responded to antibiotic therapy. Which of the following actions should be taken next? A patient is diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and his endoscopic report reveals the presence of Barretts epithelium. Which of the following information should the clinician include in the explanation of the pathology Lan age 62 presents with a wide diffuse area of erythematous skin on his left lower leg that is warm and tender to palpation. There is some edema involved. You suspect A patient is diagnosed with hypothyroidism. Which of the following electrocardiogram (ECG) changes should the clinician expect as a manifestation of the disease? As diabetic retinopathy progress, the presence of “cotton wool” spots can be detected Cotton Wool spots refers to Which of the following dietary information should be given to a patient with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) Which of the following types of cellulitis is a streptococcal infection of the superficial layers of the skin which does not involve the subcutaneous layers? 59; The clinician has instructed Sam, a 25-year-old patient with low back strain, to use NSAIDs to manage his symptom of pain and discomfort. Which of the following statements would be most appropriate when teaching Sam about the use of NSAIDs to manage his pain? Mark has necrotizing fasciitis of his left lower extremity. Pressure on the skin reveals crepitus due to gas production by which anaerobic bacteria? The most common precancerous skin lesion found in Caucasians is The patient is seen complaining of “leaking urine when I sneeze” Which of the following action actions should the clinician take first? John is a 16 year old boy who presents to the emergency room after hurting his knee in a football game. He described twisting his knee and then being unable to extend it completely. John tells the clinician that he heard a pop when the injury occurred and has been experiencing localized pain. The clinician suspects a meniscal tear. Which test would be most appropriate to assess for the presence of a meniscal tear? A 27 years old female presents with a chief complaint of burning and pain on urination. She has no previous history of urinary tracyinfection(UTI) What are some additional symptoms consistent with a diagnosis of lower UTI? The patient is seen complaining of leaking urine when I sneeze ‘Which of the following actions should the clinician take first? Which obstructive lung diseases is classified as reversible? Which of the following are risk factors associated with obesity? The clinician suspects that a client seen in the office has hyperthyroidism. Which of the following should the clinician order on the initial visit? The most common offending agents for medication- induced resting tremor are The patient is diagnosed with urge incontinence. Before prescribing Detrol XL, the provider should question the patient about which of these contraindications to this medication? Thept presents with costovertebral angle (CVA) tenderness and a sveral day history of high fever and chills and dysuria. Which of the following diagnosis is most likely given the above information? After 6 months ofsynthroid therapy, the clinician should expect which of the following in the repeated thyroid studies? Which of the following pt are at risk for developing urinary tract cancer? The pt has acute pancreatitis with 7 of the diagnostic criteria from Ranson’s Criteria in order to plan care, the clinician understands that this criteria score has which of the following meanings? Mrs Gray is a 55-year-old woman who presents with lightness, pain and limited movement in her right shoulder. She denies any history of trauma. Her exam reveals a 75% reduction in both active and passive range of motion of the right shoulder. Mrs Gray is also experiencing tenderness with motion and pain at the deltoid insertion. Her medical history is significant for type 1 diabetes mellitus and hypertension. Her social history reveals that she is a secretary and that she is right-handed. Based on her exam and medical history you suspect adhesive capsulitis or: frozen shoulder” Which clue in Mrs. Gray’s history supports this diagnosis Which of the following type of tremor is characterized by an increase in amplitude when the patient attempts voluntary movement Jennifer is an 18 years old girl who comes to the emergency room after a fall during a soccer games. Jennifer explains that she fell on her left side and kept her arm out straight to break her fall. She has been experiencing severe pain and limited range of motion in her left shoulder. The clinician has diagnosed Jennifer with a dislocated shoulder. Which of the following statements are true concerning shoulder dislocation? The patient is diagnosed with urge incontinence. Before prescribing Detrol XL the provider should question the patient about which of these contraindications to this medication? The most cost effective screening test to determine HIV status is which of the following? The clinician see a patient who is 5 feet tall and weighs 150 pounds (BMI 29.3). How would the clinician classify this patient? The presence of hairy leukoplakia in a person with no other symptoms of immune suppression is strongly suggestive of which type of infection? Nathan a 32 years old policeman has a 15-pack year history of smoking and continue to smoke heavily. He gets irate during every visit when you try to talk to him about quitting. What should you do? Which of the following test is considered the “gold standard” for definitively diagnosis osteoporosis? You are performing muscle strength testing on a patient presenting with musculoskeletal pain and find that the patient has complete ange of motion with gravity eliminated. Which numeric grade of muscle strength would you give this patient? Jason; age 62 has obstructive sleep apnea. What do you think is one of his contributing factors? Treatment for epididymis includes which of the following? Joyce is seen in the clinic complaining of vague symptoms of feeling nervous and irritable and that her hair will not hold a permanent wave anymore. On physical examination, the clinician finds an irregular heartbeat and brisk reflexes. The differential diagnosis should include which of the following conditions? A 22 years old male is seen in the clinic because he found a hard lump in his testicle during a testicular self-exam (TSE). Which of the following should be included in the differential diagnosis? All student are subject to review of clinical logs to ensure that they have received a well-rounded experience Josh, aged 22 has tinea vesicolor. Which description is the most likely for this condition? A pt present with the following signs and symptoms gradual onset of low-grade fever, marked fatgue, severe score throat, and posterior cervical lymphadenopathy. Based on the signs and symptoms alone which patient the following conditions are most likely the cause? Cydney was just diagnosed with mild, intermittent asthma. Which is the most appropriate medication foe her? Which is the differentiating symptom between labyrinthitis and vestibular neuritis? An 86 years old woman is seen in the clinic for recurrent hematuria. The provider suspect bladder cancer. Which of the following information from the history would be considered a risk factor for this type of cancer? Which of the following statement is true concerning the musculoskeletal exam? The differential diagnosis for vertigo can be classified into which of the following categories Which statement about HIV post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) for health-care workers is most accurate? Your patient has decided to give Chantix a try to quit smoking. You are discussing his quit date and he will begin taking the medication starting tomorrow. When should he plan to quit smoking? An 82 years old man is seen in the primary care office with complaints of dribbling urine and difficulty starting his stream. Which of the following should be included in the list of differentials? A 22-year-old is seen complaining of vague belly pain. This type of pain is seen at what point in appendicitis? In which of the following situations would referral to a specialist be needed for sinusitis? [Show More]

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