NR 601 FINAL EXAM (1)
NR 601 FINAL EXAM (1)
1. ‘Which of the following statements is NOT true about palliative care teams?
• A: Provide weekly home visits
2. A 55-year-old women has type 2 DM she had three UTIs in the last 9 months and she is concerned about her kidneys. She has no repo...
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NR 601 FINAL EXAM (1)
1. ‘Which of the following statements is NOT true about palliative
care teams?
A: Provide weekly home visits
2. A 55-year-old women has type 2 DM she had three UTIs in the
last 9 months and she is concerned about her kidneys. She has
no report of dysuria, frequency or urgency at this time. Which of
the following is the best action to follow?
A: Recheck UA dipstick today
3. According to the sexuality presentation, atrophic vaginitis (AV)
A: Is a contributing factor for frequent UTIs
4. Ms. L 55-year-old women with BMI of 28, has 20-yearhx of
primary HTN and has been on hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg daily
for years with excellent response. During follow up visit Mrs L
reports that for the last 6 months she has felt thirsty all of the
time even though she drinks at least 10 glasses of water a day.
Upon chart review the N notes that the last two fasting blood
glucose levels have been 136 mg/dl and 165 mg/dl. The NP
checks a random blood glucose, which is 210 mg/dl. What is the
next appropriate test?
A: Prescribe Metformin 500 mg PO BID
5. A patient has been prescribed Metformin (Glucophage). One
week later he returns with lowered blood sugars but complaints
of some loose stools during the week. How should the NP
respond?
A: Reassure the patient that this is an anticipated
side effect
6. A 60-year-old obese male client has type 2 DM and a lipid panel
of TC= 250, HDL = 32, LDL= 165. The NP teaches the patient
about his modifiable cardiac risk factors which include:
A: Diabetes, obesity, and hyperlipidemia
7. Lifestyle approaches to postmenopausal symptom management
include
A: avoiding sugar, coffee, chocolate and alcohol
8. When treating depression associated with dementia, which of the
following would be a poor choice and should not be prescribed?
A: Amitriptyline
, 2
9. How does women’s anatomy make them more susceptible to
UTIs?
A: the urethra is shorter
10. A 48-year-old male patient screened for diabetes has a
fasting plasma glucose level of 120 mg/dl. The NP plan includes
A: Educate the patient of lifestyle changes to lower
blood glucose
11. Which of the following assessments are commonly noted in
a client with Parkinson’s disease?
A: Micrographia and bradykinesia
12. A 76-year-old man is seen in the office for c/o urinary
incontinence. The clinician should explore which of these causes
of incontinence in men?
A: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
13. Which of the following maneuvers is contraindicated in
acute prostatis?
A: Massaging the infected prostate
14. Mrs. N a 65-year-old women with BMI of 29 on Medicare ,
has a 20-yearhx of primary HTN and has been on HCTZ 25 mg
daily for years , reports that for the past 6 months she has felt
thirsty all of the time even though she drinks at least 10 glasses
of water a day. Upon charting NP notes that the last two fasting
blood glucose levels have been 136 mg/dl and 165 mg/dl. What
actions should the NP perform next?
A: order a fasting blood glucose??? PRESCRIBE
METFORMIN XR 500MG PO
15. According to the WHO analgesic ladder, which drug
combination would be most appropriate in an opiate-naïve
patient who presents with moderate pain?
A: Indomethacin/ hydrocodone
16. The cornerstone of pharmacotherapy in treating
Alzheimer’s disease is :
A: Cholinesterase inhibitors
17. The highest level of evidence to support interventions at
the end of life is with:
A: opioids for dyspnea
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