JP has been diagnosed with gout and wants to know why colchicine is used in the treatment of gout. Which of the following actions of colchicines explains why it’s effective for gout? A. Replaces estrogen. B. Decreases infection. C. Decreases inflammation. D. Decreases bone demineralization. Correct Answer:… Read More »
During the initial interview, the client reports that she has a lesion on the perineum. Further investigation reveals a small blister on the vulva that is painful to touch. The nurse is aware that the most likely source of the lesion is: A. Syphilis B. Herpes C. Gonorrhea D. Condylomata … Read More »
Nurse Maureen knows that the positive diagnosis of HIV infection is made based on which of the following: A. A history of high-risk sexual behaviors. B. Positive ELISA and western blot tests C. Identification of an associated opportunistic infection D. Evidence of extreme weight loss and high fever … Read More »
Norma asks for information about osteoarthritis. Which of the following statements about osteoarthritis is correct? A. Osteoarthritis is rarely debilitating. B. Osteoarthritis is a rare form of arthritis. C. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. D. Osteoarthritis affects people over 60. Correct Answer: C. Osteoarthritis… Read More »
A client visiting a family planning clinic is suspected of having an STI. The best diagnostic test for treponema pallidum is: A. Venereal Disease Research Lab (VDRL) B. Rapid plasma reagin (RPR) C. Fluorescent treponemal antibody (FTA) D. Thayer-Martin culture (TMC) Correct Answer: C. Fluorescent treponemal antibody… Read More »
Heberden’s nodes are a common sign of osteoarthritis. Which of the following statements is correct about this deformity? A. It appears only in men. B. It appears on the distal interphalangeal joint. C. It appears on the proximal interphalangeal joint. D. It appears on the dorsolateral aspect of the interphalangeal joint. … Read More »
John suddenly experiences a seizure, and Nurse Gina notices that John exhibits uncontrollable jerking movements. Nurse Gina documents that John experienced which type of seizure? A. Tonic seizure B. Absence seizure C. Myoclonic seizure D. Clonic seizure Correct Answer: C. Myoclonic seizure Myoclonic seizure is characterized by… Read More »
Kenneth, who was diagnosed with uremic syndrome has the potential to develop complications. Which among the following complications should the nurse anticipates: A. Flapping hand tremors B. An elevated hematocrit level C. Hypotension D. Hypokalemia Correct Answer: A. Flapping hand tremors Elevation of uremic waste products causes… Read More »
A nurse is assigned to the pediatric rheumatology clinic and is assessing a child who has just been diagnosed with juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Which of the following statements about the disease is most accurate? A. The child has a poor chance of recovery without joint deformity. B. Most children progress to adult rheumatoid arthritis. … Read More »
What is the most common complication of a myocardial infarction? A. Cardiogenic shock B. Heart failure C. Arrhythmias D. Pericarditis Correct Answer: C. Arrhythmias Arrhythmia, caused by oxygen deprivation to the myocardium, is the most common complication of an MI. Option A: Cardiogenic shock, another complication of MI, is defined… Read More »