NURS 6531 Final Exam ; NURS-6531D-1/NURS-6531N-1- Adv. Practice Care of Adults Final Exam
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- Retinopathy
- Hypertension resistant to treatment
- Peripheral neuropathy
- Accelerated atherogenesis
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When completing this quiz, did you comply with Walden University’s Code of Conduct including the expectations for academic integrity?• Question 2
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 • Question 3
What diabetic complications result from hyperglycemia?
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Which factors are associated with high risk for foot complications in a patient with diabetes mellitus?Obesity Abnormal nails Abnormal gait Poorly controlled lipids
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Which of the following is not a common early sign of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)? What are common early signs of BPH – frequency, urgency, nocturia TX with alpha adrenergic Terazosin and doxazosin • Question 6
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?Prescribe an alpha adrenergic blocker • Question 7
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 most likely to confrm the suspected diagnosis? Graves hyperthyroid • Question 8
Which history is commonly found in a patient with glomerulonephritis? Ask about recent infections (skin or upper respiratory); recent travel (possible exposure to viruses, bacteria, fungi, or parasites); recent illnesses, surgery, or invasive procedures (possible infection); any systemic diseases (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus -SLE) • Question 9
A 60 year old male patient with multiple health problems presents with a complaint of erectile dysfunction (ED). Of the following, which medication is most likely to be causing the problem? diabetes • Question 10
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Which of the following is not a characteristic of type 2 diabetes mellitus?characterized by high blood sugar, insulin resistance, and relative lack of insulin.Common symptoms include increased thirst, frequent urination, and unexplained weight loss.• Question 11
A patient has been diagnosed with hypothyroidism and thyroid hormone replacement therapy is prescribed. How long should the nurse practitioner wait before checking the patient’s TSH? Six to 8 weeks • Question 12
A patient has been diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).Which of the following medications may be used to treat generalized anxiety disorder? Treatment may include counseling and medications, such as antidepressants. Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI), Anxiolytic, and Antidepressant Paxil Effexor Lexapro and cymbalta • Question 13
What is the most common cause of Cushing’s syndrome? Pituitary- dependent/ACTHdependent (Cushing's disease), one is a pituitary form, which results from excessive production of ACTH by a tumor of the pituitary gland, • Question 14
Which of the following is the most cause of low back pain?