Final Exam: NR511 / NR 511 Differential Diagnosis and Primary Final Exam Prep Questions and Verified Answers | (2023/ 2024 Update)
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1. Sudden onset flank pain, N/V, diaphoresis. List of differential diagnosis:
Answer: All of the above (Pancreatitis, PUD, Diverticulitis)
2. Which of the following is abundant in the heart and rapidly rises in the blood stream in the presence of heart failure:
Answer: B-type natriuretic peptide
3. Cerumen extraction and touch the external meatus. He winces and starts coughing.
Answer: Arnold reflex
4. Most cost effective screening test for HIV:
Answer: Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay
5. Which blood test is nonspecific method and most helpful for evaluating the severity and course of an inflammatory process?
Answer: C-reactive protein (CRP)
6. Cocaine acts as a stimulant by blocking the reuptake of which neurotransmitter?
Answer: Dopamine
7. A physical finding that differentiates the diagnosis and is most consistent with lateral epicondylitis is:
Answer: Pain at the elbow with resisted movements at the wrist and forearm
8. Which of the following statements concerning the musculoskeletal examination is true?
Answer: The uninvolved side should be examined initially and then compared to the involved side
9. Which of the following signs and symptoms indicate an inflammatory etiology to musculoskeletal pain?
Answer: Morning stiffness
10. Which causes the greatest percentage of mammalian bites?
Answer: Dogs
11. A 48 year old woman seen in clinic with complaints of prolonged heavy menstrual periods. Pale states can no longer exercise. Pelvic exam reveals a single, very large mass. Which of the following diagnostic tests should the clinician order first?
Answer: Transvaginal ultrasound
12. 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?
Answer: All of the above (Control of glucose, Regularly checking, Monitoring glucose)
13. A 25 year old patient presents to the clinic with fatigue, cold intolerance, weight gain, constipation. Sinus brady. Coarse dry hair.
Answer: TSH
14. Which of the following medications for type 2 diabetes mellitus should not be prescribed during pregnancy?
Answer: Glucotrol
15. During DRE on 75 year old man, clinician suspects the patient has prostate cancer. What makes clinician suspicious?
Answer: An enlarged rubbery gland
16. Eddie age 4, live insect in ear canal. What is first step?
Answer: Immobilize insect with 2% lidocaine
17. What is the most common cause of microcytic anemia? [Show Less]