NURS 6531 final exam Complete Answers 2021-2022

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Question 1 0 out of 0pointsWhen completing this quiz, did you comply with Walden University’s Code of Conduct including the expectations for academic integrity? • Question 2 0 out of 1pointsA ... patient complains of generalized joint pain and stiffness associated with activity andrelieved with rest. This patient history is consistent with which of the following disorders? Osteoarthritis • Question 3 What diabetic complications result from hyperglycemia? 1. Retinopathy 2. Hypertension resistant to treatment 3. Peripheral neuropathy 4. Accelerated atherogenesis • Question 4 0 out of 1points0 out of 1pointsWhich factors are associated with high risk for foot complications in a patient with diabetes mellitus? Obesity Abnormal nails Abnormal gait Poorly controlled lipids • Question 5 1 out of 1pointsWhich of the following is not a common early sign of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)? What are common early signs of BPH – frequency, urgency, nocturia TXwith alpha adrenergic Terazosin and doxazosin • Question 6 1 out of 1pointsA 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. ThePSA is 1.2. What is the most appropriate management strategy for you to followat this time? Prescribe an alpha adrenergic blocker • Question 7 0 out of 1pointsA 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 confirm the suspected diagnosis? Graves hyperthyroid • Question 8 1 out of 1pointsWhich 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 1 out of 1pointsA 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 0 out of 1pointsWhich 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, andunexplained weight loss. • Question 11 1 out of 1pointsA patient has been diagnosed with hypothyroidism and thyroid hormone replacement therapy is prescribed. How long should the nurse practitioner wait before checking thepatient’s TSH? Six to 8 weeks • Question 12 0 out of 1pointsA 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. SelectiveSerotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI), Anxiolytic, and Antidepressant Paxil Effexor Lexapro and cymbalta • Question 13 0 out of 1pointsWhat is the most common cause of Cushing’s syndrome? Pituitary-dependent/ACTH- dependent (Cushing's disease), one is a pituitary form, which results fromexcessive production of ACTH by a tumor of the pituitary gland, • Question 14 Which of the following is the most cause of low back pain? Lumbar disc disease • Question 15 1 out of 1points1 out of 1pointsWarfarin (Coumadin) is prescribed for a frail, elderly male with new onset atrial fibrillation. The goal INR for this patient should be: 2.0 to 3.0 • Question 16 1 out of 1pointsA 72 year old patient exhibits sudden onset of fluctuating restlessness, agitation, confusion, and impaired attention. This is accompanied by visual hallucinations and sleep disturbance. What is the most likely cause of this behavior? delirium [Show More]

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