QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWER
A GRADED
Mrs. A 65 year told , presented to the office last weeek. A review of her chart reveals
she smokes 1 pack of cigarettes a day, and drinks 2 beers every evening since she
retired. She does not exercise, she likes to sit and knit. As part of health maintenance, a
DEXA was ordered. you have received the results. A T score of -2.0 is considered -
correct ans--osteopenia
MJ a 68 year old man who prsents to your practice for a physical. MJ HAS 2 DIABETES
MELLITUS, smokes 1/2 pack of cigarettes a day, his BMI is 30. No other diagnosis, no
current complains. According to the AHA/ACC guidelines, Jm is Stage A. Treatment
goals for MJ include - correct ans--Hearth healthy lifestyle
You have completed the first follow up visit for a new COPD patient who is in stable
condition. The patients asks how often he needs to follow up for COPD. NP states
COPD patients should return for follow up eval.. - correct ans--every 3-6 months
Which of the following best describes the pain associated with osteoarthritis? - correct
ans--Pain is persistent and motion can be limited in the affected joint
The goals of COPD pharmacological therapy include all except - correct ans--reverse
obstruction
a 62 year old male is new to the practice. he was previously diagnosed with stage B HF.
According to the week 2 heart failure lecture, you will be looking at the following
medication classes to ensure appropriate treatment of HF? - correct ans--Beta, Statin,
ACE/ARB.
The NP orders a bilateral wrist x-ray on a 69 year old gentleman complaining of pain in
both wrist for the past 6 weeks, not related to known trauma. the NP suspects onset RA.
To guide treatment, the NP is looking for which radiographic finding? - correct ans--
Soft tissue swelling
An effective exercise therapy for RA is - correct ans--water exercise programs
When examining the spine of an older adult you notice a curvature with a sharp angle.
This is referred to as - correct ans--Kyphosis