NRNP 6531 ADVANCED PRACTICE CARE OF ADULTS ACROSS THE LIFESPAN FINAL EXAM
LATEST UPDATED 2024 WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
A middle-aged female presents
... [Show More] complaining of recent weight loss. The physical exam reveals
an enlarged painless cervical lymph node. The differential diagnosis for this patient's
problem includes: - infection
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? - Hypoglycemia
A patient has HIV infection and is having a problem with massive diarrhea. You suspect the
cause is - cryptosporidiosis
Which of the following is the most common causative organism of nongonococcal urethritis?
- Chlamydia trachomatis
The most common symptoms of transient ischemic attack (TIA) include - lower limb
weakness, slur speech, partial vision loss, gait change
Diagnostic evaluation for urinary calculi includes:
A.Urinalysis and culture
B. Non contrast CT
C. Serum calcium
D. All of the above - D. All of the above
What is the first symptom seen in the majority of patients with Parkinson's disease? -
resting tremor
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 - 10- white blood cells per high-powered field
A 26 year old female presents with elbow pain that is described as aching and burning.
There is point tenderness along the lateral aspect of the elbow and painful passive flexion
and extension. She reports she has been playing tennis almost daily for the past month. The
most likely diagnosis is: - Lateral epicondylitis
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? - PTSD
An elderly man is started on lisinopril and hydrochlorothiazide 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: - hydrochlorhiazide
Which of the following is a contraindication for metformin therapy? - Creatinine > 1.5
A positive drawer sign supports a diagnosis of: - Cruciate ligament injury
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? - peppermint
The nurse practitioner diagnoses epididymitis in a 24-year-old sexually active male patient.
the drug of choice fort the treatment of this patient is - Oral doxycycline (Vibramycin)plus IM
ceftriaxone
Diagnostic confirmation of acute leukemia is based on - bone marrow aspiration and biopsy.
A patient taking levothyroxine is being over-replaced. What condition is he at risk for? -
osteoporosis
Diabetes screening recommendations for asymptomatic adults age 45 and over include
which of the following: - HbA1C2-hour 75 gram oral glucose tolerance test
Dave, age 38, states that he thinks he has an ear infection because he just flew back from a
business trip and feels unusual pressure in his ear. You diagnose barotrauma. What is your
next action? - Prescribe nasal steroids and oral decongestants
Josh, age 22, is a stock boy and has an acute episode of low back pain. You order and NSAID
and tell him which of the following? - Begin lower back strengthening exercises depending on
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