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EXAM 2: PNR108 / PNR 108 (LATEST 2025)
GERONTOLOGICAL NURSING | QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS | 100% CORRECT | GRADE A -
FORTIS
Rosacea .....ANSWER..... Appears as redness, dilated superficial
blood vessels, and small "pimples" on the nose and center of the
face.
If left untreated: Can lead to swelling and the enlargement of
the nose or to conjunctivitis.
Infectious diseases commonly seen in older adults .....ANSWER.....
Herpes zoster (Shingles), fungal, yeast, and bacterial infections;
and infestation with scabies (mites)
Decreased height .....ANSWER..... Caused by decreased fluid
intervertebral disks
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Osteoporosis .....ANSWER..... Excessive loss of calcium from bone
combined with insufficient replacement
Osteopenia .....ANSWER..... Decreased bone mass
Treatment of Osteoporosis .....ANSWER..... Lifestyle modifications;
well balanced diet with calcium and vitamin D, weight-bearing
exercise, smoking cessation, and restriction of alcohol intake
Factors/Medications that increase risk for osteoporosis
.....ANSWER..... Family history, GI disorders, Menopause (LOW
ESTROGEN levels), Long term use of phenytoin, heparin,
aluminum-containing antacids, PPI, oral corticosteroids, and
chemotherapy drugs
Treatment of rosacea .....ANSWER..... Avoidance; of extreme
heat, sun exposure, spicy foods, and alcoholic beverages
Medication therapy for Osteoarthritis .....ANSWER.....
Acetaminophen, NSAIDs, injection of of corticosteroids in the joints
EXAM 2: PNR108 / PNR 108 (LATEST 2025)
GERONTOLOGICAL NURSING | QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS | 100% CORRECT | GRADE A -
FORTIS
Rosacea .....ANSWER..... Appears as redness, dilated superficial
blood vessels, and small "pimples" on the nose and center of the
face.
If left untreated: Can lead to swelling and the enlargement of
the nose or to conjunctivitis.
Infectious diseases commonly seen in older adults .....ANSWER.....
Herpes zoster (Shingles), fungal, yeast, and bacterial infections;
and infestation with scabies (mites)
Decreased height .....ANSWER..... Caused by decreased fluid
intervertebral disks
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Osteoporosis .....ANSWER..... Excessive loss of calcium from bone
combined with insufficient replacement
Osteopenia .....ANSWER..... Decreased bone mass
Treatment of Osteoporosis .....ANSWER..... Lifestyle modifications;
well balanced diet with calcium and vitamin D, weight-bearing
exercise, smoking cessation, and restriction of alcohol intake
Factors/Medications that increase risk for osteoporosis
.....ANSWER..... Family history, GI disorders, Menopause (LOW
ESTROGEN levels), Long term use of phenytoin, heparin,
aluminum-containing antacids, PPI, oral corticosteroids, and
chemotherapy drugs
Treatment of rosacea .....ANSWER..... Avoidance; of extreme
heat, sun exposure, spicy foods, and alcoholic beverages
Medication therapy for Osteoarthritis .....ANSWER.....
Acetaminophen, NSAIDs, injection of of corticosteroids in the joints
