NR511 Week 4: Midterm Exam (May-2026)

A patient presents with a complaint of a raised area to the skin under his right arm. The area is tender, and the nodule has increased in size over the past few days. The patient reports that they have had this type of “bump” treated in both underarms but they keep coming back. Upon inspection, the nurse practitioner notes scarring and bridging lesions. Which of the following should be included in the differential diagnosis?

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Hidradenitis suppurativa ✅
Epidermoid cyst
Lymphadenitis
Lipoma

A complete blood count (CBC) may identify which of the following as a cause of tinnitus?

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Anemia ✅
Diabetes mellitus
Hypertension
Hyperlipidemia

Which of the following is the most common causative pathogen for folliculitis?

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Staphylococcus aureus ✅
Dermatophytes
Candida species
Varicella-zoster virus

A patient presents to the office with complaints of skin irritation, redness, and tenderness on the back of the neck. Examination reveals a rubbery, smooth and round mass of tissue that is compressible and has a soft texture. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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Acrochordons
Sebaceous cyst
Lipoma ✅
Nevi

What is indicated by a diagnostic study with high specificity?

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The test is effective at correctly identifying those without the disease (true negatives) ✅
The test is not useful for screening purposes
The test has a low rate of false negatives
The test is effective at correctly identifying those with the disease (true positives)

A nurse practitioner is evaluating a 70-year-old male patient with a history of diabetes. He complains of blurry vision, especially when reading. Fundoscopic examination reveals microaneurysms, hard exudates, and cotton wool spots. Which of the following differential diagnoses should be included?

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Diabetic retinopathy ✅
Macular degeneration
Cataracts
Open-angle glaucoma

Nasal discharge of green-yellow mucus, pharyngitis, and otitis media commonly indicate which of the following diagnoses?

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Viral upper respiratory infection
Common cold
Acute bacterial sinusitis ✅
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