FNP 509 2 study guide 1 2023 COMPLETE WITH ALL THE CORRECT ANSWERS 100%

Which of the following statements regarding medication and the elderly is INCORRECT? a. Check a basic metabolic panel (BMP) one week after starting an elderly patient on an ACE inhibitor. B. Check a basic metabolic panel (BMP) one week after starting an elderly patient on thiazide or loop diuretics. c. The elderly are at greater risk for developing renal insufficiency and hyperkalemia with ACE inhibitors. D. INR should be measured two weeks after starting an elderly patient on warfarin. 2. Which of the following is the LEAST likely sign of dehydration in the older adult? a. Poor skin turgor b. BP of 90/50 and heart rate of 118 c. A hematocrit of 50 in a female d. Sodium level of 152 3. Which elderly patient is at the LEAST risk for falling? a. A patient with orthostatic hypotension and glare intolerance b. A patient with a hematocrit of 33 and a positive stool occult blood test c. A patient with a serum blood glucose of 145 and a WBC of 12,000 d. A patient with a “get up and go” test of less than 20 seconds 4. Which of the following statements about anorexia and end of life is FALSE? a. Fluids administered via IVs and/or gastrostomy tube keep the dying patient more comfortable