Gerontological Nursing &
Healthy Aging Chapters
20–23 | Study Guide &
Exam Review
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, Which is a healthy practice recommended for a a. Milk and orange juice at breakfast; cheese pizza at lunch; spaghetti served
persona t risk for Osteoarthritis( OA)? with
a. Milk and orange juice at breakfast; cheese pizza at spinach covered with melted cheese for dinner; and ice cream for dessert
lunch; spaghetti served with
spinach covered with melted cheese for dinner; and ice
cream for dessert
b. Long-term estrogen administration as adjunct
therapy
c. A bisphosphonate medication taken with a snack just
before bedtime
d. Coffee, raisin bran and milk, and sausage at
breakfast; a can of cola and a hot dog
on a high-fiber bun at lunch; cocktails before dinner;
steak with brown rice, celery, and red wine for dinner
Which of the following is a true statement about joints b. Surgical joint replacement can effectively manage OA pain.
in older adults?
a. Osteoarthritis (OA) is an inflammatory joint disorder.
b. Surgical joint replacement can effectively manage
OA pain.
c. Joint damage in OA is reversed with medication.
d. Very old clients should avoid joint replacement
surgery.
Which of the following statements is true about c. Can affect body systems other than the joints.
rhematoid arthritis(RA)?
a. Strikes unilaterally
b. Affects more men than women.
c. Can affect body systems other than the joints.
d.Morning stiffness in RA lasts less than 30 minutes.
WHich of the following nursing interventions are c. Colchicine by mouth
suitable as a last resort treatment for gout?
a. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
b. Liquid paraffin hand baths
c.Colchicine by mouth
d. Hyaluronic acid injections
An older woman seeks advice from her nurse about d. Engage in weight-bearing exercise.
preventing further bone loss after being diagnosed
with osteopenia. To achieve the women's goal, which of
the following client teachings should the nurse provide
to enhance the activity of the osteoblasts?
a. Limit sodium intake.
b. Refrain from alcohol use.
c. Eat high-fiber foods.
d. Engage in weight-bearing exercise.
Healthy Aging Chapters
20–23 | Study Guide &
Exam Review
|Guaranteed success|
, Which is a healthy practice recommended for a a. Milk and orange juice at breakfast; cheese pizza at lunch; spaghetti served
persona t risk for Osteoarthritis( OA)? with
a. Milk and orange juice at breakfast; cheese pizza at spinach covered with melted cheese for dinner; and ice cream for dessert
lunch; spaghetti served with
spinach covered with melted cheese for dinner; and ice
cream for dessert
b. Long-term estrogen administration as adjunct
therapy
c. A bisphosphonate medication taken with a snack just
before bedtime
d. Coffee, raisin bran and milk, and sausage at
breakfast; a can of cola and a hot dog
on a high-fiber bun at lunch; cocktails before dinner;
steak with brown rice, celery, and red wine for dinner
Which of the following is a true statement about joints b. Surgical joint replacement can effectively manage OA pain.
in older adults?
a. Osteoarthritis (OA) is an inflammatory joint disorder.
b. Surgical joint replacement can effectively manage
OA pain.
c. Joint damage in OA is reversed with medication.
d. Very old clients should avoid joint replacement
surgery.
Which of the following statements is true about c. Can affect body systems other than the joints.
rhematoid arthritis(RA)?
a. Strikes unilaterally
b. Affects more men than women.
c. Can affect body systems other than the joints.
d.Morning stiffness in RA lasts less than 30 minutes.
WHich of the following nursing interventions are c. Colchicine by mouth
suitable as a last resort treatment for gout?
a. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
b. Liquid paraffin hand baths
c.Colchicine by mouth
d. Hyaluronic acid injections
An older woman seeks advice from her nurse about d. Engage in weight-bearing exercise.
preventing further bone loss after being diagnosed
with osteopenia. To achieve the women's goal, which of
the following client teachings should the nurse provide
to enhance the activity of the osteoblasts?
a. Limit sodium intake.
b. Refrain from alcohol use.
c. Eat high-fiber foods.
d. Engage in weight-bearing exercise.
