NRNP 6531 Week 8: Knowledge Check Quiz

NRNP 6531 Week 8: Knowledge Check Quiz

Quiz Score: 20 out of 20
Time Taken for This Attempt: 37 minutes

Question 1

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What is an inappropriate suppression therapy for chronic bacterial prostatitis?

– Doxycycline 100 mg once daily
– Nitrofurantoin 100 mg once daily
– Bactrim DS once daily
– Erythromycin once daily

Correct Answer: Erythromycin once daily

Question 2

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What is the most common cause of Cushing’s syndrome?

– Excessive ACTH production
– Administration of a glucocorticoid or ACTH
– Pituitary adenoma or a non-pituitary ACTH-producing tumor
– Autonomous cortisol production from adrenal tissue

Correct Answer: Excessive ACTH production

Question 3

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How is diagnostic confirmation of acute leukemia typically achieved?

Correct Answer: Bone marrow aspiration and biopsy

Question 4

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Among the given options, what is the least likely cause of cough?

– Asthma
– Gastroesophageal reflux
– Acute pharyngitis
– Allergic rhinitis

Correct Answer: Gastroesophageal reflux

Question 5

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In a patient diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) after a comprehensive assessment, what is currently considered the most effective initial treatment plan?

Correct Answer: A low-fat, tyramine-free, caffeine-free, high-fiber diet, along with a daily diary, and attention to psychosocial factors.

Question 6

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A patient has been diagnosed with hypothyroidism, and thyroid hormone replacement therapy is prescribed. How long should the nurse practitioner wait before checking the patient’s TSH?

– 1 week
– 2 weeks
– 8 weeks
– 12 weeks

Correct Answer: 2 weeks

Question 7

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Reed-Sternberg B lymphocytes are associated with which of the following disorders?

Correct Answer: Hodgkin’s lymphoma

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Question 8

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A 20-year-old male patient complains of “scrotal swelling.” He states his scrotum feels heavy but denies pain. On examination, the nurse practitioner notes transillumination of the scrotum. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Correct Answer: Hydrocele

Question 9

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What is the most commonly recommended method for prostate cancer screening in a 55-year-old male?

Correct Answer: Digital rectal examination (DRE) plus prostate-specific antigen (PSA)

Question 10

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Which of the following patients is most warranting screening for hypothyroidism?

Correct Answer: A 40-year-old male with unexplained tremors.

Question 11

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What does microalbuminuria measure?

Correct Answer: Early glycemic abnormality.

Question 12

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For a patient with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), which substances should be avoided to reduce lower esophageal sphincter pressure?

Correct Answer: Peppermint

Question 13

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Before initiating an HMG CoA-reductase inhibitor for hyperlipidemia, the nurse practitioner orders liver function studies. The patient’s aminotransferase (ALT) is elevated. What laboratory test(s) should be ordered?

Correct Answer: Serologic markers for hepatitis

Question 14

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Which of the following is not a common early sign of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)?

– Difficulty initiating a urine stream
– Nocturia
– Urinary retention
– Increased force of urine flow

Correct Answer: Increased force of urine flow

Question 15

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For a patient like John, age 33, with a total cholesterol level of 188 mg/dL, how often should screening for hypercholesterolemia occur?

Correct Answer: Every 5 years

Question 16

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What is the drug of choice for treating epididymitis in a sexually active male patient?

Correct Answer: Oral ciprofloxacin (Cipro)

Question 17

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According to the National Cholesterol Education Program’s Adult Treatment Panel III, what is the goal for low-density lipoproteins (LDL) in high-risk patients?

Correct Answer: Less than 100 mg/dL

Question 18

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Which of the following are classic features of ulcerative colitis?

Correct Answer: Remissions and exacerbations of bloody diarrhea, tenesmus, fecal incontinence, abdominal pain, and weight loss.

Question 19

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A patient with classic symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) underwent lifestyle modifications and drug therapy for 8 weeks. Three months later, the patient returns, reporting that he was “fine” as long as he took the medication. What is the most appropriate next step?

Correct Answer: Investigation with endoscopy, manometry, and/or pH testing

Question 20

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Which of the following is not a risk factor associated with the development of syndrome X and type 2 diabetes mellitus?

Correct Answer: Hispanic, African-American, Native-American, and Pacific Islander ethnicity