NSG4067
Gerontological Nursing
Comprehensive Finals Review (Qns & Ans)
2025
1. Which of the following is a common symptom of Alzheimer's
disease?
- A. Sudden onset of confusion
- B. Gradual memory loss
- C. Severe headache
- D. High fever
- ANS: B. Gradual memory loss
- Rationale: Alzheimer's disease typically presents with a
gradual decline in memory and cognitive function.
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,2. Which medication is commonly used to manage osteoporosis
in older adults?
- A. Metformin
- B. Alendronate
- C. Lisinopril
- D. Warfarin
- ANS: B. Alendronate
- Rationale: Alendronate is a bisphosphonate used to prevent
and treat osteoporosis by inhibiting bone resorption.
3. What is the primary goal of palliative care in gerontological
nursing?
- A. Cure the disease
- B. Prolong life at all costs
- C. Improve quality of life
- D. Provide experimental treatments
- ANS: C. Improve quality of life
- Rationale: Palliative care focuses on providing relief from
symptoms and improving the quality of life for patients with
serious illnesses.
©2024/2025
, 4. Which of the following is a risk factor for falls in older
adults?
- A. Hypertension
- B. Diabetes
- C. Visual impairment
- D. Hyperlipidemia
- ANS: C. Visual impairment
- Rationale: Visual impairment can significantly increase the
risk of falls in older adults due to decreased ability to navigate
their environment.
5. Which intervention is most appropriate for managing chronic
pain in older adults?
- A. High-dose opioids
- B. Non-pharmacological therapies
- C. Frequent use of NSAIDs
- D. Surgical intervention
- ANS: B. Non-pharmacological therapies
- Rationale: Non-pharmacological therapies, such as physical
therapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy, are often preferred for
managing chronic pain in older adults to minimize medication-
related side effects.
©2024/2025
Gerontological Nursing
Comprehensive Finals Review (Qns & Ans)
2025
1. Which of the following is a common symptom of Alzheimer's
disease?
- A. Sudden onset of confusion
- B. Gradual memory loss
- C. Severe headache
- D. High fever
- ANS: B. Gradual memory loss
- Rationale: Alzheimer's disease typically presents with a
gradual decline in memory and cognitive function.
©2024/2025
,2. Which medication is commonly used to manage osteoporosis
in older adults?
- A. Metformin
- B. Alendronate
- C. Lisinopril
- D. Warfarin
- ANS: B. Alendronate
- Rationale: Alendronate is a bisphosphonate used to prevent
and treat osteoporosis by inhibiting bone resorption.
3. What is the primary goal of palliative care in gerontological
nursing?
- A. Cure the disease
- B. Prolong life at all costs
- C. Improve quality of life
- D. Provide experimental treatments
- ANS: C. Improve quality of life
- Rationale: Palliative care focuses on providing relief from
symptoms and improving the quality of life for patients with
serious illnesses.
©2024/2025
, 4. Which of the following is a risk factor for falls in older
adults?
- A. Hypertension
- B. Diabetes
- C. Visual impairment
- D. Hyperlipidemia
- ANS: C. Visual impairment
- Rationale: Visual impairment can significantly increase the
risk of falls in older adults due to decreased ability to navigate
their environment.
5. Which intervention is most appropriate for managing chronic
pain in older adults?
- A. High-dose opioids
- B. Non-pharmacological therapies
- C. Frequent use of NSAIDs
- D. Surgical intervention
- ANS: B. Non-pharmacological therapies
- Rationale: Non-pharmacological therapies, such as physical
therapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy, are often preferred for
managing chronic pain in older adults to minimize medication-
related side effects.
©2024/2025
