Midterm Exam ANP 652 Questions
1 Patients with central nervous system injury may commonly have a specific type of gastric ulcer known as (select the best answer):
Curling’s ulcer
Duodenal ulcer
H. pylori ulcer
Barrett’s ulcer
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2 How do you differentiate a cholinergic crisis from a myasthenia crisis? Select the best answer.
Perform a Tensilon (edrophonium) test.
Order a stat plasmapheresis trial.
Obtain a stat cortisol stimulation test.
Administer rapid immunomodulating therapies (IVIG).
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3 Complications of giant cell arteritis include:
Uveitis
Arthritis
Blindness
Hemiparesis
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4 On the Folstein Mini-Mental State Exam, the maximum score is 30, but a score of 23 or less indicates _____.
Cognitive impairment
Mental retardation
Alzheimer’s dementia
Parkinson’s dementia
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5 Atypical antipsychotics like Seroquel, Zyprexa, and Risperdol are the preferred treatments for dementia-related aggression.
True False
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6 A 67-year-old male with a past medical history significant for lung cancer is admitted with sepsis. On assessment, you notice petechiae and bruising. Which of the following statements about DIC is not true?
Results from activation of the clotting cascade and results in clotting factor consumption.
Diffuse clothing occurs simultaneously with bleeding.
Heparin may improve lab parameters, but may aggravate bleeding.
Lab results indicate increased platelet, increased fibrinogen, and prolonged PT/INR.
