NR 601 MIDTERM INFORMATION EXAM QUESTIONS &
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The percentage of the FVC expired in one second is - DETAILED ANSWER-FEV1/FVC ratio
The aging process causes what normal physiological changes in the heart - DETAILED ANSWER-
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? -
DETAILED ANSWER-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 - DETAILED ANSWER-Stage C
65 yo Caucasian presents with mitral valve stenosis, physical exam is unremarkable. you know
her stage of HF is - DETAILED ANSWER-Stage B
The best way to diagnose structural heart disease/dysfunction noninvasively is - DETAILED
ANSWER-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 - DETAILED ANSWER-Depression, sleep disturbance,
decreased socialization
The Beers criteria are appropriate for use in evaluating use of certain meds in patients -
DETAILED ANSWER->65 y/o
All of the following statements are true about lab values in older adults except - DETAILED
ANSWER-Abnormal findings are often due to physiological aging
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 - DETAILED ANSWER-<140/80
THe pathophysiology of HF is due to - DETAILED ANSWER-Inadequate cardiac output to meet
the metabolic and O2 demands of the body
The volume of air a patient to exhale for total duration of the test during maximal effort is -
DETAILED ANSWER-FVC
According it the 2017 ACC HTN guidelines, normal BP is - DETAILED ANSWER-<120/80
Functional abilities are best assessed by - DETAILED ANSWER-Observed assessment of function
LB is a 77 yo with chronic poorly controlled HTN. You know that goals include prevention of
target organ damage. During your eval you will assess for evidence of - DETAILED ANSWER-Left
ventricular hypertrophy
Aortic regurgitation requires medical treatment for early signs of HF with - DETAILED ANSWER-
ACEi
, The volume of air in the lungs at max inflation is - DETAILED ANSWER-TLC (total lung capacity)
Preferred amount of exercise for older adults is - DETAILED ANSWER-30min/day of aerobic
exercise 5 days a week
You know the following statements regarding th pain of acute coronary syndrome are true
except - DETAILED ANSWER-Present atypically more often in men than women
Elderly patient presents with new onset of feeling heart race, fatigue. EKG reveals Afib with rate
>100. Patient also has a new tremor in both hands. Which of the following would you suspect -
DETAILED ANSWER-Hyperthyroidism
Which patient is more likely to have osteoporosis - DETAILED ANSWER-80 y/o. Underweight
male who smokes and has been on steroids for psoriasis
Post menopausal woman with osteoporosis is taking bisphosphonate daily po. What action info
statement would indicate she understood your instructions regarding this med? - DETAILED
ANSWER-Take med with full glass of water when up in the AM 30 min before other food and
meds
60 y/o obese male has T2DM and lipid panel of TC= 250 HDL=32, LDL=165. You teach him about
his modifiable cardiac risk factors which include - DETAILED ANSWER-DM, obesity,
hyperlipidemia
OA of cervical and lumbar spine causes pain related to all of the following except - DETAILED
ANSWER-Crystal deposition
In differentiating OA from chronic gout, pseudo gout, or septic arthritis, the most valuable
diagnostic study would be - DETAILED ANSWER-Synovial fluid analysis
ANSWERS | 100% VERIFIED SOLUTIONS |CURRENT
UPDATE!!
The percentage of the FVC expired in one second is - DETAILED ANSWER-FEV1/FVC ratio
The aging process causes what normal physiological changes in the heart - DETAILED ANSWER-
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? -
DETAILED ANSWER-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 - DETAILED ANSWER-Stage C
65 yo Caucasian presents with mitral valve stenosis, physical exam is unremarkable. you know
her stage of HF is - DETAILED ANSWER-Stage B
The best way to diagnose structural heart disease/dysfunction noninvasively is - DETAILED
ANSWER-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 - DETAILED ANSWER-Depression, sleep disturbance,
decreased socialization
The Beers criteria are appropriate for use in evaluating use of certain meds in patients -
DETAILED ANSWER->65 y/o
All of the following statements are true about lab values in older adults except - DETAILED
ANSWER-Abnormal findings are often due to physiological aging
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 - DETAILED ANSWER-<140/80
THe pathophysiology of HF is due to - DETAILED ANSWER-Inadequate cardiac output to meet
the metabolic and O2 demands of the body
The volume of air a patient to exhale for total duration of the test during maximal effort is -
DETAILED ANSWER-FVC
According it the 2017 ACC HTN guidelines, normal BP is - DETAILED ANSWER-<120/80
Functional abilities are best assessed by - DETAILED ANSWER-Observed assessment of function
LB is a 77 yo with chronic poorly controlled HTN. You know that goals include prevention of
target organ damage. During your eval you will assess for evidence of - DETAILED ANSWER-Left
ventricular hypertrophy
Aortic regurgitation requires medical treatment for early signs of HF with - DETAILED ANSWER-
ACEi
, The volume of air in the lungs at max inflation is - DETAILED ANSWER-TLC (total lung capacity)
Preferred amount of exercise for older adults is - DETAILED ANSWER-30min/day of aerobic
exercise 5 days a week
You know the following statements regarding th pain of acute coronary syndrome are true
except - DETAILED ANSWER-Present atypically more often in men than women
Elderly patient presents with new onset of feeling heart race, fatigue. EKG reveals Afib with rate
>100. Patient also has a new tremor in both hands. Which of the following would you suspect -
DETAILED ANSWER-Hyperthyroidism
Which patient is more likely to have osteoporosis - DETAILED ANSWER-80 y/o. Underweight
male who smokes and has been on steroids for psoriasis
Post menopausal woman with osteoporosis is taking bisphosphonate daily po. What action info
statement would indicate she understood your instructions regarding this med? - DETAILED
ANSWER-Take med with full glass of water when up in the AM 30 min before other food and
meds
60 y/o obese male has T2DM and lipid panel of TC= 250 HDL=32, LDL=165. You teach him about
his modifiable cardiac risk factors which include - DETAILED ANSWER-DM, obesity,
hyperlipidemia
OA of cervical and lumbar spine causes pain related to all of the following except - DETAILED
ANSWER-Crystal deposition
In differentiating OA from chronic gout, pseudo gout, or septic arthritis, the most valuable
diagnostic study would be - DETAILED ANSWER-Synovial fluid analysis
