Treatment and Diagnosis of Common Musculoskeletal and Internal Conditions, Exams of Nursing

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6531 FINAL EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS

FOR 2024 GRADED A+

Central obesity, “moon” face, and dorsocervical fat pad are associated with: 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: The most effective treatment of non-infectious bursitis includes: Conservative treatment

- Question^5 1 out of 1 points - Question^6 1 out of 1 points - Question^7 1 out of 1 points - Question^8 1 out of 1 points drugs (NSAIDs), bursal aspiration, and intrabursal steroid injections 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 Which of the following is not a risk factor associated with the development of syndrome X and type 2 diabetes mellitus?

The metabolic syndrome refers to the co-occurrence of several known cardiovascular risk factors,

including insulin resistance, obesity, atherogenic dyslipidemia and hypertension.

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

Steve, age 69, has gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). When teaching him how to includes rest,^ cold^ and^ heat^ treatments,^ elevation,^ administration^ of^ nonsteroidal

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

D. Consult home health for intravenous administration

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.

cruciate ligament

C. medial meniscus

D. collateral ligament.

A 32 year old female patient presents with fever, chills, right flank pain, right costovertebral angle tenderness, and hematuria. Her urinalysis is positive for leukocytes and red blood cells. The nurse practitioner diagnoses pyelonephritis. The most appropriate management is:

Include 500 mg of oral ciprofloxacin ( Cipro ) twice per day for seven days; 1,

mg of extended-release ciprofloxacin once per day for seven days; or 750 mg

of levofloxacin ( Levaquin ) once per day for five days.

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: epicondylitis

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• Question**^22 1 out of 1 points - Question^23 1 out of 1 points - Question^24 1 out of 1 points - Question^25 1 out of 1 points - Question^28 1 out of 1 points The best test to determine microalbuminuria to assist in the diagnosis of diabetic neuropathy s to measure albumin in a spot urine sample, collected either as the first urine in the morning or at random, for example, at the medical visit. This method is accurate,:Early morning What is the first symptom seen in the majority of patients with Parkinson’s disease? Tremor at rest The most commonly recommended method for prostate cancer screening in a 55 year old male is: digital rectal exams, Martin, age 24, presents with an erythematous ear canal, pain, and a recent history of swimming. What do you suspect? Otitis externa/ swimmer’s ear

Which of the following symptoms suggests a more serious cause of back

pain?

Pain associated with lying down at night

A patient taking levothyroxine is being over-replaced. What condition is he at risk for? osteoporosis

- Question 38 - Question^32 1 out of 1 points - Question^33 1 out of 1 points - Question^35 1 out of 1 points - Question^37 1 out of 1 points A 60 year old female patient complains of sudden onset unilateral, stabbing, surface pain in the lower part of her face lasting a few minutes, subsiding, and then returning. The pain is triggered by touch or temperature extremes. Physical examination is normal. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis? A. fibromyligia or neuro something Beth, age 49, comes in with low back pain. An x-ray of the lumbosacral spine is within normal limits. Which of the following diagnoses do you explore further? Arthritis, C **- Question 34

• D** 1 out of 1 points A patient exhibits extrapyramidal side effects of antipsychotic medications. Which of the following symptoms would lead you to look for another diagnosis? high fever (102 to 104 degrees F), irregular pulse, accelerated heartbeat (tachycardia), increased rate of respiration (tachypnea), muscle rigidity, altered mental status, autonomic nervous system dysfunction resulting in high or low blood pressure, profuse perspiration, and excessive sweating. called Malignant Hyperthermia” OR Neuroleptic malignant

syndrome hallucinations.

Phalen’s test, 90°wrist flexion for 60 seconds, reproduces symptoms of: carpal tunnel syndrome The most common cause of elevated liver function tests is: alcohol

Primary hyperparathyroidism is treated with Vitamin D

restriction Primary hyperparathyroidism is treated with

parathyroidectomy Primary hyperparathyroidism is treated with

daily magnesium Primary hyperparathyroidism is treated with

parenteral parathyroid

hormone (PTH)

- Question^39 1 out of 1 points - Question^41 1 out of 1 points - Question^43 1 out of 1 points Reed-Sternberg B lymphocytes are associated with which of the following disorders: A (^) Aplastic anemia . B (^) Hodgkin’s lymphoma . C (^) Non Hodgkin’s . lymphoma D (^) Myelodysplastic . syndromes Which of the following is a potential acquired cause of thrombophilia? A (^) Homocysteinuria . B (^) Protein C deficiency . C (^) Factor V Leiden . D (^) Antiphospholipid . antibodies A 75-year-old female is diagnosed with primary hyperparathyroidism and asks the nurse practitioner what the treatment for this disorder is. The nurse practitioner explains: A 25 year old overweight patient presents with a complaint of dull achiness in his groin 1 out of 1 points

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A Weight gain

B Fracture risk

C Hypoglycem

. ia

D Weight loss

A 20 year old male patient complains of “scrotal swelling.” He states his scrotum feels heavy, but denies pain. On examination, the nurse practitioner notes transillumination of the scrotum. What is the most likely diagnosis? hydrocele A 32 year old male patient complains of urinary frequency and burning on urination for 3 days. Urinalysis reveals bacteriuria. He denies any past history of

urinary tract infection. The initial treatment should be: nclude nitrofurantoin

monohydrate/macrocrystals, trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX), or

fosfomycin. trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole Diagnostic radiological studies are indicated for low back pain: Diagnostic imaging is indicated for patients with low back pain only if they have severe progressive neurologic deficits or signs or symptoms that suggest a serious or specific underlying condition. In other patients, evidence indicates that routine imaging is not associated with clinically meaningful benefits but can lead to harms. An 81-year-old female is diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. When considering drug therapy for this patient, the nurse practitioner is most concerned with which of the following side effects?

is an asymptomatic thyroid mass or a nodule that can be felt

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women with a family history of Duchenne or Becker MD may be carriers.

The diagnosis of human papilloma virus (HPV) infection in males is usually made by:

The diagnosis of HPV in men is made when external genital warts are seen.

The diagnosis of genital warts is made by examination of the lesions

Which history is commonly found in a patient with glomerulonephritis? upper respiratory tract infection or a skin infection that was caused by those bacteria 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?

Osteoarthritis

The most common presentation of thyroid cancer is: The obligatory criteria for diagnosis of muscular dystrophy (MD) are:

Genetic testing to evaluate missing or repeated mutations in the dystrophin

gene. A lack of the dystrophin gene can lead to a diagnosis of Duchenne or Becker MD.

The test is important not only to confirm the MD diagnosis in males but also to determine

whether

The case for

genetic diagnosis.

Accurate diagnosis of the muscular dystrophies is important for patients, their families, and efficient and cost-effective use of medical resources.

- Question^63 1 out of 1 points - Question^64 1 out of 1 points - Question^65 1 out of 1 points - Question^66 1 out of 1 points The cornerstone of treatment for stress fracture of the femur or metatarsal stress fracture is: relative rest-that being the cessation of the offending activity for a period of time until the irritation is eliminated, pain is gone and the bone is given a chance to heal.

Rest the affected part of the body

• Once pain free, the person can gradually begin the sporting activity again
• Air splinting can reduce pain and decrease the time until return to full participation or intensity

of exercise.

• NSAIDs to reduce pain and inflammation Sally, a computer programmer, has just been given a new diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome. Your next step is to:

a. refer her to a hand surgeon

b. take a more complete hx

c. try neutral position wrist splinting and order an oral NSAID

d. order a nerve conduction study such as an electromyography (EMG)

Marsha presents with symptoms resembling both fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome, which have many similarities. Which of the following is more characteristic of fibromyalgia?

A. Musculosckeletal pain

B. Difficulty sleeping

C. Depression

D. Fatigue

The cardinal sign of infectious arthritis is:

Affected joint is painful at rest, with movement and weight bearing

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Diagnosis is based on urinalysis and radiologic imaging, usually

noncontrast helical CT.

A 15 year-old female patient is 5 feet tall and weighs 85 pounds. You suspect anorexia and know that the best initial approach is to:

Having the client in view of staff for 90 minutes after each meal

Provide the client with a feeling of responsibility and control over her behavior

A 63-year-old man presents to the office with hematuria, hesitancy, and dribbling. Digital rectal exam (DRE) reveals a moderately enlarged prostate that is smooth. The PSA is 1.2. What is the most appropriate management strategy for you to follow at this time?

A. Prescribe an alpha adrenergic blocker.

B. Recommend saw palmetto.

C. Prescribe an antibiotic

D. Refer the client to urology.

A positive drawer sign supports a diagnosis of: Posterior cruciate ligament injury A 14 year old female cheerleader reports gradual and progressive dull anterior knee pain, exacerbated by kneeling. The nurse practitioner notes swelling and point tenderness at the tibial tuberosity. X-ray is negative. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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A Chlamydia

. trachomatis

B Ureaplasma

. urealyticum

C Mycoplasma

. hominis

D Trichonomas

. vaginalis

- Question^88 1 out of 1 points The most common symptoms of transient ischemic attack (TIA) include:

Common symptoms are sudden and transient, and include unilateral paresis, speech

disturbance, and monocular blindness.

clinical symptoms typically lasting less than one hour, and without evidence of infarction

on

Establishment of a definitive diagnosis of osteomyelitis requires: Bone biopsy leads to a definitive diagnosis. Which of the following is the most common causative organism of nongonococcal urethritis? A 30 year old female patient presents to the clinic with heat intolerance, tremors, nervousness, and weight loss inconsistent with increased appetite. Which test would be

imag

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A Klebsiella

B Neiserria

. gonorrhoaes

C Chlamydia

. trachomatis

D Escherichia coli

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TSH. We also assess free thyroid hormone (FT4) and at times T

Potential causes of hypocalcemia include which of the following? Hypoalbuminemia is the most common cause of hypocalcemia. Causes include

cirrhosis, nephrosis. hypoparathyroidism, vitamin D deficiency, and renal

disease.

Which of the following is a contraindication for metformin therapy?

hypersensitity metabolic acidiosis, dehydration, sepsis, hypoxemia, hepatic impairment, renal

dysfunction

The organism most often associated with prostatitis is: The most effective intervention(s) to prevent stroke is (are):

A patient presenting for an annual physical exam has a BMI of 25 kg/m2 This patient would be classified as: Overweight

- Question 2 1 out of 1 points 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? Answer: Obtain a thorough history and physical, and check serum cortisol and ACTH levels. Question 5 1 out of 1 points Which of the following is a potential acquired cause of thrombophilia? Antiphospholipid antibodies Question 8 1 out of 1 points Differential diagnosis of proteinuria includes which of the following? - Question 10 1 out of 1 points Question 35 The nurse practitioner diagnoses epididymitis in a 24 year old sexually active male patient. The drug of choice for treatment of this patient is: Ceftriaxone 250 mg IM in a single dose plus. Doxycycline 100 mg orally twice a day for 10 days - Question 11 1 out of 1 points

How do you respond when Jessica, age 42, asks you what constitutes a good minimum cardiovascular workout? 20 3x per week

- Question 12 1 out of 1 points The intervention known to be most effective in the treatment of severe depression, with or without psychosis, is:

electroconvulsive therapy (ECT).

- Question 21 1 out of 1 points Which of the following accounts for half of the bladder tumors among men and one- third in women?

Cigarette smoke, both active and passive inhalation

- Question 23 1 out of 1 points A 21-year-old female presents to the office complaining of urinary frequency and urinary burning. The nurse practitioner suspects a urinary tract infection when the urinalysis reveals Answer: 10WBC/HPF - Question 26 1 out of 1 points