NR 601 Midterm Exam Practice and Revision with questions and answers. Graded A+

The percentage of the FVC expired in one second is - Ans-FEV1/FVC ratio The aging process causes what normal physiological changes in the heart - Ans-The heart valve thickens and becomes rigid, secondary to fibrosis and sclerosis A 55 yo Caucasian male follows up after referral to cardiologist. He thinks his med is causing a cough and sometimes he has difficulty breathing. Which med was most likely prescribed? - Ans-Lisinopril MJ presents with h/o structural damage with current s/s of HF. Treatment will be based on his stage of HF which is - Ans-Stage C 65 yo Caucasian presents with mitral valve stenosis, physical exam is unremarkable. you know her stage of HF is - Ans-Stage B The best way to diagnose structural heart disease/dysfunction noninvasively is - Ans-Echocardiogram Chronic pain can have major impact on patients ability to function and have profound impact on overall QOL. Ongoing pain may be linked to - Ans-Depression, sleep disturbance, decreased socialization The Beers criteria are appropriate for use in evaluating use of certain meds in patients - Ans->65 y/o All of the following statements are true about lab values in older adults except - Ans-Abnormal findings are often due to physiological aging