NUR 257 CONCEPTS OF AGING EXAM 3
Questions With 100% Correct Answer
Four key considerations to the regulation of glucose metabolism:
Ans:>> hormonal regulation, neural regulation, exercise, and stress.
Quiz Glucose is produced from
Ans:>> endogenous glycogen stored in the muscles and liver.
Quiz Glycogenolysis is
Ans:>> the process by which glycogen is broken down into glucose to be used by
the body to maintain blood glucose levels.
Quiz •Major cardiovascular diseases include
,Ans:>> •Hypertension (HTN)
•Coronary heart disease (CHD)
•Myocardial infarction (MI)
•Angina
•Heart failure (HF)
Quiz Hypertension
Diagnosed when the diastolic blood pressure (BP) is:
Ans:>> 90 mm Hg or higher or the systolic BP is 140 mm Hg or higher
Quiz Modifiable Factors to Minimize Risk for Heart Disease (8)
Ans:>> •Control blood pressure
•Maintain healthy triglyceride and cholesterol levels.
•Prevent or control diabetes.
•Cease or never use tobacco products/reduce exposure to pollutants including
tobacco smoke.
•Eat a healthy diet and maintain or attain acceptable weight.
•Engage in regular exercise.
•Control alcohol intake (1 drink daily for women & 2 for men).
•Reduce stress and treat for depression.
,Quiz Complications of Hypertension (5)
Ans:>> •Hemorrhagic Stroke
•Retinopathy
•Peripheral Vascular Disease
•Renal Failure (proteinuria)
•CHR, CHF, LVH7
Quiz Adults at least age 40 should be screened how often for hypertension?
Ans:>> yearly
Quiz management OF HYPERTENTION (8)
Ans:>> •Take medication as prescribed
•Monitor BP regularly
•Stop smoking
•Reduce alcohol intake
•Dietary changes: Low sodium, low fat & cholesterol, read labels to find sodium,
fat, cholesterol, sugar and calories
•Reduce weight, if overweight or obese
, •Increase exercise, 3-4 times per week
•Manage stress: exercise (walking, bicycling, swimming), meditation, yoga
Quiz MEDICATION MANAGEMENT OF HYPERTENTION? (8)
Ans:>> •Diuretics are first line drugs
•Antihypertensive drugs
•Combination of drugs
•Take daily as prescribed
•Do not stop abruptly
•Do not skip doses or reduce dose unless instructed to do so by PCP
•Monitor for therapeutic effect (consistently lower BP readings)
•Monitor for Side effects and adverse reactions
Quiz HEART DISEASE>>
Develops from several causes, including?
CHD can result in what?
•In women and older adults, the signs and symptoms are more likely to be?
Questions With 100% Correct Answer
Four key considerations to the regulation of glucose metabolism:
Ans:>> hormonal regulation, neural regulation, exercise, and stress.
Quiz Glucose is produced from
Ans:>> endogenous glycogen stored in the muscles and liver.
Quiz Glycogenolysis is
Ans:>> the process by which glycogen is broken down into glucose to be used by
the body to maintain blood glucose levels.
Quiz •Major cardiovascular diseases include
,Ans:>> •Hypertension (HTN)
•Coronary heart disease (CHD)
•Myocardial infarction (MI)
•Angina
•Heart failure (HF)
Quiz Hypertension
Diagnosed when the diastolic blood pressure (BP) is:
Ans:>> 90 mm Hg or higher or the systolic BP is 140 mm Hg or higher
Quiz Modifiable Factors to Minimize Risk for Heart Disease (8)
Ans:>> •Control blood pressure
•Maintain healthy triglyceride and cholesterol levels.
•Prevent or control diabetes.
•Cease or never use tobacco products/reduce exposure to pollutants including
tobacco smoke.
•Eat a healthy diet and maintain or attain acceptable weight.
•Engage in regular exercise.
•Control alcohol intake (1 drink daily for women & 2 for men).
•Reduce stress and treat for depression.
,Quiz Complications of Hypertension (5)
Ans:>> •Hemorrhagic Stroke
•Retinopathy
•Peripheral Vascular Disease
•Renal Failure (proteinuria)
•CHR, CHF, LVH7
Quiz Adults at least age 40 should be screened how often for hypertension?
Ans:>> yearly
Quiz management OF HYPERTENTION (8)
Ans:>> •Take medication as prescribed
•Monitor BP regularly
•Stop smoking
•Reduce alcohol intake
•Dietary changes: Low sodium, low fat & cholesterol, read labels to find sodium,
fat, cholesterol, sugar and calories
•Reduce weight, if overweight or obese
, •Increase exercise, 3-4 times per week
•Manage stress: exercise (walking, bicycling, swimming), meditation, yoga
Quiz MEDICATION MANAGEMENT OF HYPERTENTION? (8)
Ans:>> •Diuretics are first line drugs
•Antihypertensive drugs
•Combination of drugs
•Take daily as prescribed
•Do not stop abruptly
•Do not skip doses or reduce dose unless instructed to do so by PCP
•Monitor for therapeutic effect (consistently lower BP readings)
•Monitor for Side effects and adverse reactions
Quiz HEART DISEASE>>
Develops from several causes, including?
CHD can result in what?
•In women and older adults, the signs and symptoms are more likely to be?
