NR601/NR 601 midterm exam Questions with Verified Answers
(Correct Update)
Question 1: The aging process causes what normal physiological changes in the heart
Answer: The heart valve thickens and becomes rigid, secondary to fibrosis and sclerosis
Question 2: 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?
Answer: Lisinopril
Question 3: MJ presents with h/o structural damage with current s/s of HF. Treatment will be based
on his stage of HF which is
Answer: Stage C
Question 4: Which patient is more likely to have osteoporosis
Answer: 80 y/o. Underweight male who smokes and has been on steroids for psoriasis
Question 5: Post menopausal woman with osteoporosis is taking bisphosphonate daily po. What
action info statement would indicate she understood your instructions regarding this med?
Answer: Take med with full glass of water when up in the AM 30 min before other food and
meds
Question 6: 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
Answer: DM, obesity, hyperlipidemia
Question 7: You ordered CBC for your patient you suspect has polymyalgia rheumatica. Which 2
clinical findings are common in patients with PMR
Answer: Normochromic, normocytic anemia and thrombocytosis
Question 8: When examining the spine of an older adult you notice a curvature with a sharp angle.
This is referred to as
Answer: Gibbus
Question 9: The proposed mechanism by which diphenhydramine causes delirium is
Answer: Anticholinergic effects
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(Correct Update)
Question 1: The aging process causes what normal physiological changes in the heart
Answer: The heart valve thickens and becomes rigid, secondary to fibrosis and sclerosis
Question 2: 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?
Answer: Lisinopril
Question 3: MJ presents with h/o structural damage with current s/s of HF. Treatment will be based
on his stage of HF which is
Answer: Stage C
Question 4: Which patient is more likely to have osteoporosis
Answer: 80 y/o. Underweight male who smokes and has been on steroids for psoriasis
Question 5: Post menopausal woman with osteoporosis is taking bisphosphonate daily po. What
action info statement would indicate she understood your instructions regarding this med?
Answer: Take med with full glass of water when up in the AM 30 min before other food and
meds
Question 6: 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
Answer: DM, obesity, hyperlipidemia
Question 7: You ordered CBC for your patient you suspect has polymyalgia rheumatica. Which 2
clinical findings are common in patients with PMR
Answer: Normochromic, normocytic anemia and thrombocytosis
Question 8: When examining the spine of an older adult you notice a curvature with a sharp angle.
This is referred to as
Answer: Gibbus
Question 9: The proposed mechanism by which diphenhydramine causes delirium is
Answer: Anticholinergic effects
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