NR511 Week 8: Final Exam

NR511 Week 8: Final Exam {April-2026}

A 2-year-old child presents with a 2-day history of copious watery diarrhea and a low-grade fever. The child appears mildly dehydrated but remains alert and responsive. The mother denies blood in the stool or severe abdominal pain. Which of the following is the most likely cause of the child’s symptoms?

Answers: A – D

A. Giardia lamblia infection
B. Salmonella gastroenteritis
C. Rotavirus infection ✅
D. Escherichia coli (E. coli) infection

A 58-year-old male presents with urinary frequency, urgency, and dysuria. His urinalysis shows no signs of infection, and his digital rectal exam (DRE) reveals a slightly enlarged, nontender, smooth prostate. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Answers: A – D

A. Acute prostatitis
B. Urinary tract infection (UTI)
C. Prostate cancer
D. Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) ✅

The nurse practitioner has diagnosed a 45-year-old female with a lower urinary tract infection (UTI) and has prescribed the appropriate antibiotic. Which of the following medications might the nurse practitioner prescribe to help alleviate the client’s reported pain, burning, urgency, and frequency associated with the UTI?

Answers: A – D

A. Ibuprofen
B. Oxybutynin
C. Nitrofurantoin
D. Phenazopyridine ✅

A 55-year-old patient presents to the clinic with symptoms of fatigue, weakness, and pallor. After a complete blood count (CBC) is performed, the results indicate macrocytic normochromic anemia, characterized by an increased mean corpuscular volume (MCV) and normal mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC). The patient has a history of dietary restrictions due to veganism, which may contribute to the condition. What should the nurse practitioner prescribe to address the client’s macrocytic normochromic anemia?

Answers: A – D

A. IV erythropoietin
B. Oral vitamin B12 ✅
C. Oral iron supplementation
D. Intramuscular vitamin B12

A 72-year-old patient with a long-standing history of type 2 diabetes mellitus presents to the clinic with complaints of numbness and tingling in both lower extremities, described as a “stocking-glove” sensation. During the assessment, the nurse practitioner observes decreased deep tendon reflexes in the lower extremities. Based on the patient’s symptoms and assessment findings, what is the most likely diagnosis?

Answers: A – D

A. Guillain-Barré syndrome
B. Vitamin B12 deficiency neuropathy
C. Diabetic peripheral neuropathy ✅
D. Spinal stenosis

The nurse practitioner is evaluating a patient with complaints of fever, chills, and costovertebral angle tenderness. Urinalysis reveals the presence of leukocytes and nitrites. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

Answers: A – D

A. Urethritis
B. Nephrolithiasis
C. Pyelonephritis ✅
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