GRNS 412 Geri Chapter 5 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Geriatric assessments can be challenging for the health-care provider due to delay of recognition and/or reporting of symptoms by the patient. Which of the following best describes what is used by health-care providers to address this differential? 1. Clinical decision-making tools. 2. When symptoms were noticed. 3. Change in function and impact of symptoms. 4. Symptoms from comorbidities. Correct Answer: 3. Change in function and impact of symptoms. Which of the following terms refers to conditions that have multiple underlying factors and may involve multiple organs? 1. Multifaceted syndrome 2. Aging syndrome 3. CFM syndrome 4. Geriatric syndrome Correct Answer: 4. Geriatric syndrome Mrs. Rizzo is an 80-year-old Caucasian female who is presenting symptoms of chest pain, weakness, and lightheadedness. Which of the following may be a possible differential diagnosis of her symptoms? 1. Ischemic colitis 2. Spinal cord compression 3. Diabetic neuropathy 4. Costochondritis Correct Answer: 4. Costochondritis Steven is a 65-year-old male diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. He is taking anti-Parkinson's drugs, calcium supplements, and NSAIDs for his joint pain. Which of the following conditions could be caused by his medications? 1. Constipation 2. Hematuria 3. Headache 4. Chest pain Correct Answer: 1. Constipation Which of the following statements best describes "cough"? 1. It is a sign of a life-threatening condition. 2. It is often isolated to the respiratory system. 3. It is often isolated to the immune system. 4. It is often associated with acid reflux. Correct Answer: 2. It is often isolated to the respiratory system. Tina is a 60-year-old female presenting symptoms of coughing, shortness of breath, and purulent sputum. She is being treated with antibiotics, use of a nebulizer, and oral steroids. Which of the following conditions could be her diagnosis?