Question 1
When completing this quiz, did you comply with Walden University’s Code of Conduct
including the expectations for academic integrity?
 Question 2
Which of the following patients most warrants screening for hypothyroidism?
 Question 3
Which of the following is not a common early sign of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)?
 Question 4
A 32 year old male patient complains of urinary frequency and burning on urination for 3
days. Urinalysis reveals bacteriuria. He denies any past history of urinary tract infection. The
initial treatment should be:
 Question 5
The nurse practitioner diagnoses epididymitis in a 24 year old sexually active male patient.
The drug of choice for treatment of this patient is:
 Question 6
A patient has been taking fluoxetine (Prozac) since being diagnosed with major depression,
first episode, 2 months ago. She reports considerable improvement in her symptoms and her
intention to discontinue the medication. What should be the nurse practitioner’s
recommendation?
 Question 7
The nurse practitioner is following a child with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA) who has
been previously diagnosed and is being managed for the disease by a pediatric
rheumatologist. The mother asks for information about the child’s long term prognosis.
What is the most appropriate reply?
 Question 8
Which is the most common cause of end-stage renal disease in the United States?
 Question 9
Which of the following physical modalities recommended for treatment of rheumatoid
arthritis provides the most effective long term pain relief?
 Question 10
Dave, age 38, states that he thinks he has an ear infection because he just flew back from a
business trip and feels unusual pressure in his ear. You diagnose barotrauma. What is your
next action?