nr 511 differential diagnosis and primary care practicum
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NR 511 Week 5: Quiz
Due Jun 8 at 1:59am
Points 15
Questions 15
Available Jun 1 at 2am - Jun 8 at 1:59am 7 days
Time Limit 15 Minutes
Attempt History
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LATEST Attempt 1 10 minutes 15 out of 15
Score for this quiz: 15 out of 15
Submitted Jun 5 at 4:54pm
This attempt took 10 minutes.
Question 1
pts
A 42-year-old professional golfer complains of chronic back pain for many years. His
workup reveals that it is not the result of a degenerative disc problem. His back “goes
, out” about twice per year, and he is out of work for about a week each time. Which of
the following should the clinician advise?
Consider changing careers to something less physical.
Start on a daily low-dose narcotic to take away the pain.
Make an appointment with a neurosurgeon for a surgical consultation.
Correct!
Begin a planned exercise program to strengthen back muscles.
In this case, the patient may benefit from a regular planned exercise program to
strengthen his back muscles and attempt to reduce the probability of future episodes of
back pain.
Question 2
pts
A 49-year-old female presents with low back pain radiating into the right leg,. An x-ray of
the lumbosacral spine is within normal limits. Which of the following diagnoses do you
explore further?
Compression fracture.
Correct!
Herniated nucleus pulposus.
Scoliosis.
Osteoarthritis.
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