NR511 Final Exam October 2026 Verified Questions and Questions
NR11 CEA Pre-Clinical Diagnostic Exam 2026
1. The diagnosis of anxiety in your 22-year-old male patient may be differentiated from hyperthyroidism with the use of which of the following exams?
Options: TSH and free T4; free cortisol; electrocardiogram; Tensilon test.
Answer: TSH and free T4.
2. Which of the following clinical manifestations are most commonly associated with hypothyroidism?
Options: Constipation and edema; tachycardia and weight loss; heat intolerance and tremors; diarrhea and anxiety.
Answer: Constipation and edema.
3. Which of the following pharmacological agents are utilized in the treatment and management of HIV?
Options: Antiretroviral therapy (ART); non-steroidal anti-inflammatories; beta-blockers; inhaled corticosteroids.
Answer: All of these may be used to treat HIV.
4. A patient presenting with chronic anxiety, flashbacks, and hypervigilance following a severe traumatic event is most likely suffering from which condition?
Options: Generalized anxiety disorder; major depressive disorder; post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD); bipolar disorder.
Answer: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
5. Which of the following organisms is the most common causative agent of uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) in outpatient settings?
Options: Staphylococcus aureus; Escherichia coli; Pseudomonas aeruginosa; Streptococcus pneumoniae.
Answer: Escherichia coli.
6. Which physical examination technique is used to assess the function of cranial nerve XI (spinal accessory nerve)?
Options: Have the patient shrug their shoulders; check pupillary light reflex; ask the patient to stick out their tongue; test visual acuity.
Answer: Have the patient shrug their shoulders.
7. Which of the following symptoms is a patient with hyperthyroidism most likely to report during a clinical assessment?
Options: Palpitations; bradycardia; constipation; weight gain.
Answer: Palpitations.
8. An elderly patient presents with shortness of breath, bilateral lower extremity edema, and jugular venous distention. Which underlying diagnosis is most consistent with these findings?
Options: Congestive heart failure; asthma exacerbation; pneumonia; pulmonary embolism.
Answer: Congestive heart failure.
9. When evaluating a pigmented skin lesion using the ABCDE criteria, what typical size threshold (diameter) is a key concern for potential malignancy (melanoma)?
Options: Diameter of 1 cm; diameter of 2 mm; diameter of 6 mm; diameter of 2 cm.
Answer: Diameter of 1 cm.
10. In patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who retain carbon dioxide chronically, what drives their respiratory stimulus?
Options: Reliance on the hypoxic drive for respirations; rising arterial pH levels; elevated serum bicarbonate; normal central chemoreceptor sensitivity to carbon dioxide.
Answer: Reliance on the hypoxic drive for respirations.
11. Which class of medications is foundational in slowing down joint destruction and modifying the long-term course of rheumatoid arthritis?





