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Question 1 of 5

Patients with psoriasis frequently have

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Psoriasis often presents with pruritus, positive Auspitz sign, and pitted nails.

Question 2 of 5

Which group of lymph nodes are located on the medial surface of the arm approximately 3 cm above the elbow?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The epitrochlear nodes are located near the elbow.

Question 3 of 5

An 80-year-old woman has no weight loss, no pain, and no distention but over 2 years increasingly complains of constipation despite adequate medical treatment. A colonoscopy is negative. An abdominal CT is performed. It reveals well-circumscribed pelvic masses, the largest adherent to the ovarian ligament. The best first step is:

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Referral to a gynecological oncologist is appropriate given the concerns of pelvic masses and possible malignancy.

Question 4 of 5

A 75-year-old client with a history of stroke is being assessed for rehabilitation. Which factor is most important for successful rehabilitation?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Motivation and engagement in rehabilitation are key to achieving the best outcomes for older adults recovering from a stroke.

Question 5 of 5

An 82-year-old man, Mr. A, complains of worsening nocturia, occurring four times per night. His other lower urinary tract symptoms are slow stream, occasional urgency, and urgency-related leakage once weekly. Medical problems include poorly controlled hypertension, diastolic heart failure, hyperlipidemia, osteoarthritis, and prediabetes. His medications include lisinopril 20 mg daily, metoprolol succinate 75 mg daily, atorvastatin 10 mg daily, metformin 500 mg twice daily, hydrocodone-acetaminophen as needed, and aspirin 81 mg daily. Amlodipine 5 mg daily was recently added by his cardiologist. On review of systems, Mr. A complains that nocturia is causing daytime fatigue, and he is more constipated. Physical examination is notable for blood pressure 162/83 mmHg, heart rate 60 beats per minute, clear lungs, soft abdomen, enlarged prostate, and 21 pre-tibial edema.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Tamsulosin is an alpha-1 blocker that helps relieve urinary symptoms associated with BPH.

Similar Questions

An 82-year-old man, Mr. A, complains of worsening nocturia, occurring four times per night. His other lower urinary tract symptoms are slow stream, occasional urgency, and urgency-related leakage once weekly. Medical problems include poorly controlled hypertension, diastolic heart failure, hyperlipidemia, osteoarthritis, and prediabetes. His medications include lisinopril 20 mg daily, metoprolol succinate 75 mg daily, atorvastatin 10 mg daily, metformin 500 mg twice daily, hydrocodone-acetaminophen as needed, and aspirin 81 mg daily. Amlodipine 5 mg daily was recently added by his cardiologist. On review of systems, Mr. A complains that nocturia is causing daytime fatigue, and he is more constipated. Physical examination is notable for blood pressure 162/83 mmHg, heart rate 60 beats per minute, clear lungs, soft abdomen, enlarged prostate, and 21 pre-tibial edema.
An older client with heart failure presents with weight gain and edema. Which nursing intervention should be prioritized?
A 65-year-old male presents with findings of symmetric thorax with moderate kyphosis and anterior diameter. Chest expansion is decreased, and the diaphragm is descending 2 cm bilaterally. These findings relate to:
An appropriate initial treatment for benign positional vertigo is:
A patient develops a cough secondary to an angiotensin-converting-enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. The most appropriate statement related to ACE-I cough is that the cough typically:

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