An 80-year-old man with hypertension and hyperlipidemia presents with complaints of the rapid onset of severe low-back pain accompanied by abdominal pain that is gradually worsening. The patient appears pale and complains that he does not feel well. During the abdominal exam, the nurse practitioner...
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An 80-year-old man with hypertension and hyperlipidemia presents with complaints of the rapid
onset of severe low-back pain accompanied by abdominal pain that is gradually worsening. The
patient appears pale and complains that he does not feel well. During the abdominal exam, the
nurse practitioner detects a soft pulsatile mass just above the umbilicus as she palpates this area
with her hand. Which of the following conditions is most likely? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Abdominal aortic aneurysm
Which of the following laboratory test is sensitive for evaluating the renal function - CORRECT
ANSWER-Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR)
Which of the following groups has been recommended to be screened for thyroid disease? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Women aged 50 years or older
All of the following patients should be screened for diabetes mellitus except: - CORRECT
ANSWER-A 30-year-old White man with hypertension
A 40-year-old White woman with a body mass index (BMI) of 32 complains of colicky pain in
the right upper quadrant of her abdomen that gets worse if she eats fried food. During the
physical exam, the nurse practitioner presses deeply on the left lower quadrant of the abdomen
and the patient complains of pain on the right side of the lower abdomen. What is the name of
this finding? - CORRECT ANSWER-Rovsing's sign
Which of the following symptoms characterize this disorder? - CORRECT ANSWER-
1.Ritualistic behaviors that the patient feels compelled to repeat.
2. increased axiety when attempting to ignore or suppress the repetitive behaviors.
3.frequent intrusive and repetive thoughts and impluses
All the above
Which of the following medications is indicated for the treatment of obsessive-compulsive
disorder? - CORRECT ANSWER-Paroxetine (paxil CR)
Which of the following conditions is most likely? - CORRECT ANSWER-Injury to the
meniscus of the right knee
Which of the following actions is the best course for patient? - CORRECT ANSWER-Refer him
to an orthopedic specialist
The patient's symptoms are highly suggestive of what condition? - CORRECT ANSWER-
A 55-year-old male patient describes an episode of chest tightness in his substernal area that
radiated to his back while he was jogging. It was relieved immediately when he stopped. -
CORRECT ANSWER-Angina pectoris
, A 55-year-old male patient describes an episode of chest tightness in his substernal area that
radiated to his back while he was jogging. It was relieved immediately when he stopped.
Which of the following would you recommend to this 55-year-old patient? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Consult ith a cardiologist for further evaluation
A faun tail nevus is a sign of which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER-Spina bifida
A new mother is planning to breastfeed her newborn infant for at least 6 months. She wants to
know whether she should give the infant vitamins. Which of the following vitamin supplements
is recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics (APA) during the first few days of life?
- CORRECT ANSWER-Vit D drops
An asthmatic exacerbation is characterized by all of the following symptoms except: -
CORRECT ANSWER-Chronic coughing
A 76-year-old woman reports that for the previous 4 months, she has noticed severe stiffness and
aching in her neck and both shoulders and hips that is worsened by movement. She reports
having a difficult time getting out of bed because of the severe stiffness and pain. It is difficult
for her to put on a jacket or blouse or to fasten her bra. Along with these symptoms, she also has
a low-grade fever, fatigue, loss of appetite, and weight loss. Starting yesterday, the vision in her
right eye has progressively worsened. She has annual eye exams and denies that she has
glaucoma. Which of the following conditions is most likely? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Polymyalogia rheumatic (PMR)
A 28-year-old woman with a history of hypothyroidism presents to an urgent care clinic
complaining of numbness and tingling in the fingertips of both her hands for several hours. On
examination, both radial pulses are at +2 and equal bilaterally. The patient reports that over the
past few months she has had identical episodes, each lasting several hours. During these
episodes, the skin changes color from blue to white, and then to dark red. Eventually, it returns to
normal and the tingling and numbness disappear. Which of the following conditions is best
described? - CORRECT ANSWER-Raynaud's phenomenon
A fracture on the navicular area of the wrist is usually caused by falling forward and landing on
the hands. The affected wrist is hyperextended to break the fall. The nurse practitioner is aware
that all of the following statements are true regarding a fracture of the scaphoid bone of the wrist
except: - CORRECT ANSWER-These fractures always require surgical intervention to stabilize
the joint
Glucosamine sulfate is a natural supplement that is used for which of the following conditions? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Osteoarthritis
The best form of aerobic exercise for a patient with severe rheumatoid arthritis is: - CORRECT
ANSWER-Swimming
The nurse practitioner examines a 4-week-old boy whose mother reports that he has cried for at
least 3 hours a day at the same time of day since birth. What is the main goal in the clinical
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