NR569 Week 4: Midterm Exam

All of the following conditions are associated with chronic nausea and vomiting (> 1 month) except _____?

Answers: A – D

A. Gastroenteritis. ✅
B. Partial small bowel obstruction.
C. Gastroparesis.
D. Brain tumor.

An 86-year-old male has developed painful, blistering lesions that extend from the left side of her back. Which of the following diagnoses in the differential is most likely?

Answers: A – D

A. Erysipelas.
B. Atopic dermatitis.
C. Contact dermatitis.
D. Herpes zoster. ✅

A 25-year-old male presents to the urgent care for a rash that began on his chest and has since developed into smaller lesions that are more concentrated on the lower abdomen and pubic area. In obtaining a history of the present illness, he reports that he had an upper respiratory infection 1 month before the rash developed. He states that it started with 1 large oval-shaped lesion on his left chest, and 1 to 2 weeks later he developed numerous smaller lesions on the lower abdomen and groin. It has been 2 weeks since the smaller lesions developed, and he is concerned that the rash isn’t improving. Upon examination, the nurse practitioner notes that the lesions are salmon-colored and have a thin collarette of scale within them. The original lesion is still present. What diagnosis is most likely?

Answers: A – D

A. Secondary syphilis.
B. Pityriasis rosea. ✅
C. Tinea versicolor.
D. Guttate psoriasis.

A 23-year-old male presents with new onset fever, chills, and cough. He has no past medical history. What would be most important question to ask during the interview process?

Answers: A – D

A. What is your family medical history?
B. Have you been exposed to anyone who has been sick recently? ✅
C. How many sexual partners have you had in the last year?
D. Do you have any medication allergies?

A patient with possible asthma presents to the pulmonary clinic for further evaluation for dyspnea. To differentiate between obstructive and restrictive airway disease which provides the most information on the patient’s current respiratory status, the nurse practitioner should order which of the following tests?

Answers: A – D

A. Pulmonary function test ✅
B. Pulse
C. Arterial blood gas (ABG)
D. Peak flow

A 62-year-old white male presents to the emergency department by squad with a history of Marfan’s Syndrome and hypertension. He reports an acute onset of “tearing” chest pain that occurred during a family softball game less than 30 minutes ago. Without any further information which of the following diagnoses should be included and prioritized in the differential?

Answers: A – D

A. Sternal fracture.
B. Acute aortic dissection. ✅
C. Acute gastrointestinal bleed.
D. Acute panic attack……………………………………………..purchase all 50 questions and answers at $75 only