To increase urine outflow in men with BPH, the NP should prescribe:- Skildor

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Question 1 of 5

To increase urine outflow in men with BPH, the NP should prescribe:

A. An alpha blocker B. An alpha agonist C. A calcium channel blocker D. A diuretic

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Alpha blockers are commonly used to relax the smooth muscles in the prostate and bladder neck in BPH.

Question 2 of 5

Conductive and sensorineural phases are necessary for hearing to take place. The sensorineural phase of hearing pathways involves the:

A. Cochlea and the cochlear nerve B. External ear canal and the middle ear C. Ossicles and the inner ear D. Transfer of sounds from the external environment into the external auditory canal

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The cochlea and cochlear nerve are involved in the sensorineural phase of hearing.

Question 3 of 5

A patient presents with signs of chest pain, the nurse practitioner observes jugular venous distention. Their finding is consistent with:

A. Hypertension B. Heart failure C. Asthma D. Pneumonia

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Jugular venous distention is a sign of heart failure due to fluid retention.

Question 4 of 5

The daughter of a 79-year-old woman notes that her mother, who has dementia and lives with her, is wetting herself when she attends her new day program. Program staff have requested that �something be done� as she is requiring a clothes change nearly every time she is there. She cannot describe the circumstances of leakage, saying �it just comes.� Leakage is uncommon at home. Her medications include donepezil and acetaminophen. Physical examination is normal. Initial treatment approach will require intervention by which of the following?

A. Mrs. A�s physician B. Mrs. A�s daughter C. Day program staff D. Physical therapist through a home care agency

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Given the complexity of dementia and incontinence, the physician should be involved in assessing the cause and recommending treatment.

Question 5 of 5

What are three potential causes of abdominal distension identified during an abdominal examination?

A. Infection, inflammation, or trauma B. Gas, fluid, or organ enlargement C. Tumors, cysts, or hernias D. Constipation, diarrhea, or dehydration

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Abdominal distension can be caused by the accumulation of gas, fluid, or enlargement of organs.

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