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NSG 6020 3p Exam TestBank 2024/2025 - 3 Exam Sets Combined -South University
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3p exam answers score: 94.67%. Which headache sign does not warrant an immediate investigation? Question options: aggravated or relieved by change of position precipitated by Valsalva maneuver new onset after age 50 relieved with use of common analgesics Question 2 During a migraine, what happens to the cerebral arteries? Question options: You are evaluating a 15 year old patient for bipolar disorder. His parents tell you that he has severe mood swings, is easily distracted, and constantly corrects his teachers. You would have a high suspicion for bipolar if which symptom was present? Question options: they dilate they constrict they vibrate they pulsate Question 3
What medication is used to relieve acute wheezing in a patient with asthma? Question options: oral corticosteroid short acting beta agonist long acting beta agonist inhaled corticosteroid Question 7 You are evaluating an 80 year old patient for recent episodes of incontinence and confusion. His family states that this is unusual for him and he has become increasingly forgetful over the past two weeks. Which medication might be responsible for this? Question options: Coumadin (warfarin) Vitamin B- 12 Tagamet (cimetidine) Altace (ramipril) Question 8 What suggests hyperandrogenism in an adolescent female? Question options:
polycystic ovaries high pitched voice obesity hirsutism Question 9 Which is a synovial joint? Question options: skull vertebral bodies of the spine shoulder pubic symphysis of the pelvis Question 10 A 67 year old woman with atrial fibrillation and an ejection fraction of 48% is on digoxin and has had normal digoxin levels of 0.8- 2 ng/dL for the past 9 months. Today, the level is 0. ng/dL. What could account for this change? Question options: regular use of an antacid increased exercise weight loss
hypertension asthma pneumonia heart failure Question 14 Which immunization protects against a virus that is transmitted through blood and body fluids and can lead to chronic liver disease? Question options: Hepatitis C Typhoid fever vaccine Hepatitis A Hepatitis B Question 15 A pediatric patient has areas of scaling on the scalp with round patches of hair loss. What is the likely diagnosis? Question options: alopecia areata trichotillomania tinea capitis
seborrheic dermatitis Question 16 Your 70 year old patient complains of a sore mouth that prevents her from eating. On exam you note a beefy red, glossy smooth tongue. What do you suspect? Question options: cheilosis, a serious disease of the mouth and oropharynx secondary hypothyroidism pernicious anemia due to insufficient intrinsic factor a neurological disorder such as Parkinson's disease Question 17 A 62 year old male presents with leg pain and occasional numbness that is worse with ambulation and improved with lumbar flexion. What is the likely diagnosis? Question options: ankylosing spondylitis cauda equina syndrome bursitis spinal stenosis Question 18 Which is not a typical symptom of late stage HIV? Question options:
prescribe a short course or oral steroids Question 21 Rapid HIV testing would be most appropriate for a patient with complaints of: Question options: painful urination, dyspareunia, and penile or vaginal discharge painful bowel movements, anal itching, and abnormal menstrual bleeding or painful and swollen te painful urination, lower abdominal pain, and dyspareunia fever, headache, and lymphadenopathy Question 22 What is a frequent side effect of SSRIs? Question options: You might suspect small bowel obstruction in a patient who complains of: Question options: hematemesis and bloody stool sexual dysfunction delayed response time of 2- 3 weeks anorexia depression Question 23
nausea and diarrhea vomiting and pain indigestion and anorexia Question 24 What finding would be suggestive of osteosarcoma in a pediatric patient? Question options: pathologic fracture pain in the affected bone repeat fracture apophyseal avulsion Question 25 What clinical manifestation suggests primary syphilis? Question options: no symptoms a single painless genital lesion rash marked by red or reddish-brown penny sized lesions on the palms and soles poor muscle coordination Question 26 What medication is used first line for a patient with benign positional vertigo?
Question 29 Which area does not drain to the right lymph duct? Question options: Which presentation is most suspicious for penile cancer? Question options: a group of small, scattered vesicles a chancre a nontender, indurated penile nodule papules with a variety of shapes Question 31 What is important to consider before prescribing metronidazole for giardiasis? Question options: whether the patient drinks alcohol whether the patient is at least 18 years of age the right leg the right arm the right side of the head the right upper thorax Question 30
presence of a sulfa allergy past medical history of peptic ulcer disease Question 32 In which condition would the use of triptans for migraine headaches be contraindicated? Question options: kidney stones hypertension osteoarthritis vertigo Question 33 Which is a true statement about varicose veins? Question options: They are usually diagnosed on clinical presentation. They are not affected by pregnancy. They are due to congenital valve deformities. They are more symptomatic during ovulation. Question 34 When measuring the fundal height of a pregnant woman at 32 weeks, which measurement would prompt the nurse practitioner to suspect fetal growth restriction?
Question 37 Which medication inhibits blood coagulation by selectively blocking the active site of factor X-a? Question options: Coumadin (warfarin) Pradaxa (dabigatran) Lovenox (enoxaparin) Eliquis (apixaban) Question 38 Which is a contraindication for menopausal estrogen replacement therapy in a 55 year old woman? Question options: history of phlebitis family history of lung cancer prior breast or uterine carcinoma current or past migraine headaches Question 39 During abdominal exam, which sound over the bulging area of the abdomen would indicate ascitic fluid? Question options: tympany
dullness hyperresonance normal resonance Question 40 What is a typical finding in a patient with a meniscal tear? Question options: fixed patellar subluxation positive McMurray's test audible click at the joint line positive anterior drawer test Question 41 What is the most common presenting symptom of a woman with trichomoniasis? Question options: vaginal discharge painless, ulcerated vulvar lesion with vaginal discharge dyspareunia and abdominal pain fever, papules, and vaginal discharge with burning Question 42 What is the single dose treatment for chlamydia?
increase blood flow to the prostate Question 45 Which condition is best treated by using alpha adrenergic antagonists? Question options: renal insufficiency urge incontinence functional incontinence overflow incontinence Question 46 What should not be prescribed for migraine prophylaxis in a 42 year old woman? Question options: verapamil (Verelan) amitriptyline (Elavil) metoprolol (Lopressor) sumatriptan (Imitrex) Question 47 How would a 60 year old man typically describe prostate pain? Question options: Located in the glans penis
Located in the suprapubic area Located in the perineum Located in the lower back Question 48 What is the most common characteristic among patients with migraine headache? Question options: initial onset after age 35 weakness family history focal deficits Question 49 Which patient would be at highest risk for contracting TB? Question options: A nursing home resident A low income immigrant A person who smoke 2 packs per day Someone who had recent contact with an infected patient Question 50 Which is not a location of pain associated with kidney and ureter disorders?