Final Exam: NR511 / NR 511 Differential Diagnosis and Primary Care Final Exam (2023-2024 NEW!!!) | Questions with Verified Answers | 100% SCORE|
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QUESTION
Sam is a 25-year-old who has been diagnosed with low back strain based on his history of localized low back pain and muscle spasm along with a normal neurological 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?
Answer:
Unilateral radicular pain symptoms that extend below the knee and are equal to or greater than the back pain
QUESTION
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?
Answer:
Testosterone level
QUESTION
The clinician prescribes glipizide (Glucotrol) for a diabetic patient. Which statement made by the patient would indicate that your teaching has been effective?
Answer:
"I'll take my pill at least 30 minutes before breakfast."
QUESTION
In the United States, what is the second most common connective tissue disease and the most destructive to the joints?
Answer:
Rheumatoid arthritis
QUESTION
The effectiveness of benzodiazepines in treating anxiety disorders suggests that which of the following neurotransmitters plays a role in anxiety?
Answer:
Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)
QUESTION
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?
Answer:
Refer to a urologist immediately.
QUESTION
Which of the following medications can cause hyperglycemia?
Answer:
Prednisone
QUESTION
During treatment for anaphylaxis, what site is used for the initial injection of epinephrine?
Answer:
Upper lateral thigh
QUESTION
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?
Answer:
1 to 2 weeks after the initiation of treatment
QUESTION
What is the most common cause of secondary amenorrhea?
Answer:
Pregnancy
QUESTION
Which of the following is the only drug for bulimia approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration?
Answer:
Fluoxetine
QUESTION
The goals of the 15-minute hour approach include:
Answer:
prevent dire consequences, and reestablish premorbid
levels of functioning
QUESTION
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?
Answer:
McMurray circumduction test
QUESTION
The cardinal subjective symptom of sickle cell crisis is which of the following? [Show Less]