NSG 6020 3P Exam Questions and Answers
Which headache sign does not warrant an immediate
investigation?
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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?
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they dilate
they constrict
they vibrate
they pulsate
Question 3
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?
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he is forgetful
he sleeps less than 4 hours nightly
he does not complete tasks
he blurts out answers in class inappropriately
Question 4
Which risk factor is not associated with breast cancer?
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use of hormone replacement therapy
personal or family history of breast cancer
postmenopausal obesity
low socioeconomic status
Question 5
A 26 year old woman with bulimia is likely to be:
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of average weight
not concerned with weight
very underweight
very overweight
Question 6
What medication is used to relieve acute wheezing in a patient
with asthma?
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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)
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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?
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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 0.4
ng/dL. What could account for this change?
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regular use of an antacid
increased exercise
weight loss
decreased creatinine clearance
Question 11
Which medication is contraindicated in a child with acute
sinusitis?
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nasal steroids
decongestants
expectorants
antihistamines
Question 12
Which best describes the lower extremity calf pain associated
with peripheral artery disease?
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electric shock
pulsating pain
sharp, stabbing pain
dull aching or cramping
Question 13
Jugular venous distention accompanied by chest pain is
associated with:
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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?
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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