NR 511 MIDTERM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS

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Question 2: Which drug for Alzheimer's disease should be administered beginning at the time of diagnosis? a. Cholinesterase inhibitors b. Anxiolytic c. Antidepressants d. Atypical antipsychotic... s Correct Answer a. cholinesterase inhibitors pg Question 3: Most adult poisonings are: a. intentional and self-inflicted. b. accidental. c. caused by someone wishing to do harm to the person. d. not attributed to any reason. Correct Answer b. accidental. Question 4: A 58-year-old woman presents with a breast mass. Which of the following responses by the clinician would be most appropriate? a. "It is probably just a cyst, because that is the most common breast mass." b. "We will order a mammogram and ultrasound to help establish a diagnosis." c. "We will go ahead and schedule you for a biopsy because that is the only way to know for sure." d. "Because your lump is painful, it is most likely not cancer." Correct Answer "We will order a mammogram and ultrasound to help establish a diagnosis." Question 5: Which of the following is a specific test for multiple sclerosis (MS)? a. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) b. Computed tomography (CT) scan c. A lumbar puncture d. There is no specific test. Correct Answer d. There is no specific test. Question 7: Which characteristic of delirium helps to distinguish delirium from dementia? a. Abrupt onset b. Impaired attention c. Affective changes d. Delusions Correct Answer Abrupt onset Question 8: Which clinical feature is the first to be affected in increased intracranial pressure (ICP)? [Show More]

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