ATI Pathophysiology Questions and Answers with Explanations 100% Correct Graded A

1. The percentage of the FVC expired in one second is - FEV1/FVC ratio 2. The aging process causes what normal physiological changes in the heart - The heart valve thickens and becomes rigid, secondary to fibrosis and sclerosis 3. 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? - Lisinopril 4. MJ presents with h/o structural damage with current s/s of HF. Treatment will be based on his stage of HF which is - Stage C 5. 65 yo Caucasian presents with mitral valve stenosis, physical exam is unremarkable. you know her stage of HF is - Stage B 6. The best way to diagnose structural heart disease/dysfunction noninvasively is - Echocardiogram 7. Chronic pain can have major impact on patients ability to function and have profound impact on overall QOL. Ongoing pain may be linked to - Depression, sleep disturbance, decreased socialization 8. The Beers criteria are appropriate for use in evaluating use of certain meds in patients - 65 y/o 9. All of the following statements are true about lab values in older adults except - Abnormal findings are often due to physiological aging 10. According to the 2017 ACC HTN guidelines, the recommended BP goal for a 65y/o African American woman with a h/o HTN and DM and no h/o CKD is - 140/80