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NURS 6531N Final Exam 3 – Questions and Answers Which of the following symptoms suggests a more serious cause of back pain? The Institute of Medicine’s recommended daily allowance (RDA) for Vi... tamin D in adults over age 70 years of age is: Potential causes of septic arthritis include which of the following? The cardinal sign of infectious arthritis is: Which of the following characteristics are associated with prepatellar bursitis? A middle-aged man presents to urgent care complaining of pain of the medial condyle of the lower humerus. The man works as a carpenter and describes a gradual onset of pain. On exam, the medial epicondyle is tender and pain is increased with flexion and pronation. Range of motion is full The most likely cause of this patient’s pain is: A 77-year-old female presents to the office complaining a sudden swelling on her right elbow. She denies fever, chills, trauma, or pain. The physical exam reveals a non-tender area of swelling over the extensor surface over the right elbow with evidence of trauma or irritation. The nurse practitioner suspects: The initial clinical sign of Dupuytren’s contracture is: A patient complains of generalized joint pain and stiffness associated with activity and relieved with rest. This patient history is consistent with which of the following disorders? Risk factors for osteoporosis include: 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: Which of the following characteristics are associated with prepatellar bursitis? The cardinal sign of infectious arthritis is: Risk factors for osteoporosis include: 60-year-old gentleman complains that he is tired of having “gout attacks” and asks what he can do to stop the attacks. Which of the following medications can be used to lower uric acid and treat chronic gout? A 77-year-old female presents to the office complaining a sudden swelling on her right elbow. She denies fever, chills, trauma, or pain. The physical exam reveals a non-tender area of swelling over the extensor surface over the right elbow with evidence of trauma or irritation. The nurse practitioner suspects: Which of the following symptoms suggests a more serious cause of back pain? A middle-aged man presents to urgent care complaining of pain of the medial condyle of the lower humerus. The man works as a carpenter and describes a gradual onset of pain. On exam, the medial epicondyle is tender and pain is increased with flexion and pronation. Range of motion is full The most likely cause of this patient’s pain is: Potential causes of septic arthritis include which of the following? The initial clinical sign of Dupuytren’s contracture is: When completing this quiz, did you comply with Walden University’s Code of Conduct including the expectations for academic integrity? Your patient has an elevated mean cell volume (MCV). What should you be considering in terms of diagnosis? A patient presenting for an annual physical exam has a BMI of 25 kg/m2 This patient would be classified as: The most effective intervention(s) to prevent stroke is (are) nurs 6531n final exam Which of the following physical modalities recommended for treatment of rheumatoid arthritis provides the most effective long term pain relief? Answer Physiotherapy modalities An 81-year-old female is diagnose with type 2 diabetes. When considering drug therapy for this patient, the nurse practitioner is most concerned with which of the following side effects? Martin is complaining of erectile dysfunction. He also has a condition that has reduced arterial blood flow to his penis. The most common cause of this condition is: Prolonged PT suggests Diagnostic radiological studies are ….for low back pain: An elderly man is ….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 nurs 6531n final exam Which of the following is not a risk factor …..with the development of syndrome X and type 2 diabetes mellitus? Maria, age 17, was raped when she was 13 year old. She is now experiencing sleeping problems, flashbacks, and depression. What is your initial diagnosis? A patient exhibits extrapyramidal side effects of antipsychotic medications. Which of the following symptoms would lead you to look for another diagnosis? Which patient would benefit most from screening for type 2 diabetes? Differential diagnosis of proteinuria includes which of the following A 75-year-old female is …..with primary hyperparathyroidism and asks the nurse practitioner what the treatment for this disorder is. The nurse practitioner explains: A middle-aged man presents to urgent care complaining of pain of the medial condyle of the lower humerus. The man works as a carpenter and describes a gradual onset of pain. On exam, the medial epicondyle is tender and pain is …..with flexion and pronation. Range of motion is full The most likely cause of this patient’s pain is nurs 6531n final exam What intervention does the American College of Rheumatology recommend as first line therapy for osteoarthritis? Exercise and weight loss The cardinal sign of infectious arthritis is: Legal authority for advanced practice nursing rests with: The nurse practitioner diagnoses epididymitis in a 24 year old sexually active male patient. The drug of choice for treatment of this patient is: A patient has been taking fluoxetine (Prozac) since being ….with major depression, first episode, 2 months ago. She reports considerable improvement in her symptoms and her intention to discontinue the medication. What should be the nurse practitioner’s recommendation answer 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? Risk factors for prostate cancer include all of the following except: answer History of genital trauma An obese hyperlipidemic patient, newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus, has fasting glucose values 180 to 250 mg/Dl. What is the most appropriate initial treatment to consider? The primary goals of treatment for patients with alcohol abuse disorder are What is the most commonly abuse substance? Central obesity, “moon” face, and dorsocervical fat pad are associate with Reed-Sternberg B lymphocytes are associate with which of the following disorders: [Show More]

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