NR601 / NR-601 Midterm Exam Study Set Q & A (Latest 2025 UPDATED):
Primary Care of the Maturing & Aged Family Practicum - Chamberlain
The percentage of the FVC expired in one second is - (ANSWER)FEV1/FVC ratio
The aging process causes what normal physiological changes in the heart - (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? -
(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 - (ANSWER)Stage C
65 yo Caucasian presents with mitral valve stenosis, physical exam is unremarkable. you know
her stage of HF is - (ANSWER)Stage B
你是想要一篇“眼睛容易阅读的”
The best way to diagnose structural heart disease/dysfunction noninvasively is -
(ANSWER)Echocardiogram中文文章，还是一篇关于“眼睛”
主题的中文文章？
Chronic pain can have major impact on patients ability to function and have profound impact on
overall QOL. Ongoing pain may be linked to - (ANSWER)Depression, sleep disturbance,
decreased socialization
The Beers criteria are appropriate for use in evaluating use of certain meds in patients -
(ANSWER)>65 y/o
All of the following statements are true about lab values in older adults except -
(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 - (ANSWER)<140/80
THe pathophysiology of HF is due to - (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 -
(ANSWER)FVC
According it the 2017 ACC HTN guidelines, normal BP is - (ANSWER)<120/80
Functional abilities are best assessed by - (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 - (ANSWER)Left
ventricular hypertrophy
Aortic regurgitation requires medical treatment for early signs of HF with - (ANSWER)ACEi
你是想要一篇“眼睛容易阅读的”
中文文章，还是一篇关于“眼睛”
The volume of air in the lungs at max inflation is - (ANSWER)TLC (total lung capacity)
主题的中文文章？
Preferred amount of exercise for older adults is - (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
- (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 -
(ANSWER)Hyperthyroidism
, Which patient is more likely to have osteoporosis - (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? -
(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 - (ANSWER)DM, obesity,
hyperlipidemia
OA of cervical and lumbar spine causes pain related to all of the following except -
(ANSWER)Crystal deposition
In differentiating OA from chronic gout, pseudo gout, or septic arthritis, the most valuable
diagnostic study would be - (ANSWER)Synovial fluid analysis
Patients with OA of the hip and knee often have a distinguishable gait described as -
(ANSWER)Antalgic
你是想要一篇“眼睛容易阅读的”
中文文章，还是一篇关于“眼睛”
Which of the following best 主题的中文文章？
describes pain associated with OA - (ANSWER)Begins upon arising
and after prolonged weight bearing and or use of the joint
Joint effusions typically occurs later in the course of OA, especially in the - (ANSWER)Knee
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
You suspect your patient has PMR and now are concerned that they may have Giant Cell
Arteritis too. Which of the following 2 symptoms are most indicative of GCA and PMR -
(ANSWER)Scalp tenderness and aching in shoulder and pelvic girdle
Primary Care of the Maturing & Aged Family Practicum - Chamberlain
The percentage of the FVC expired in one second is - (ANSWER)FEV1/FVC ratio
The aging process causes what normal physiological changes in the heart - (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? -
(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 - (ANSWER)Stage C
65 yo Caucasian presents with mitral valve stenosis, physical exam is unremarkable. you know
her stage of HF is - (ANSWER)Stage B
你是想要一篇“眼睛容易阅读的”
The best way to diagnose structural heart disease/dysfunction noninvasively is -
(ANSWER)Echocardiogram中文文章，还是一篇关于“眼睛”
主题的中文文章？
Chronic pain can have major impact on patients ability to function and have profound impact on
overall QOL. Ongoing pain may be linked to - (ANSWER)Depression, sleep disturbance,
decreased socialization
The Beers criteria are appropriate for use in evaluating use of certain meds in patients -
(ANSWER)>65 y/o
All of the following statements are true about lab values in older adults except -
(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 - (ANSWER)<140/80
THe pathophysiology of HF is due to - (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 -
(ANSWER)FVC
According it the 2017 ACC HTN guidelines, normal BP is - (ANSWER)<120/80
Functional abilities are best assessed by - (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 - (ANSWER)Left
ventricular hypertrophy
Aortic regurgitation requires medical treatment for early signs of HF with - (ANSWER)ACEi
你是想要一篇“眼睛容易阅读的”
中文文章，还是一篇关于“眼睛”
The volume of air in the lungs at max inflation is - (ANSWER)TLC (total lung capacity)
主题的中文文章？
Preferred amount of exercise for older adults is - (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
- (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 -
(ANSWER)Hyperthyroidism
, Which patient is more likely to have osteoporosis - (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? -
(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 - (ANSWER)DM, obesity,
hyperlipidemia
OA of cervical and lumbar spine causes pain related to all of the following except -
(ANSWER)Crystal deposition
In differentiating OA from chronic gout, pseudo gout, or septic arthritis, the most valuable
diagnostic study would be - (ANSWER)Synovial fluid analysis
Patients with OA of the hip and knee often have a distinguishable gait described as -
(ANSWER)Antalgic
你是想要一篇“眼睛容易阅读的”
中文文章，还是一篇关于“眼睛”
Which of the following best 主题的中文文章？
describes pain associated with OA - (ANSWER)Begins upon arising
and after prolonged weight bearing and or use of the joint
Joint effusions typically occurs later in the course of OA, especially in the - (ANSWER)Knee
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
You suspect your patient has PMR and now are concerned that they may have Giant Cell
Arteritis too. Which of the following 2 symptoms are most indicative of GCA and PMR -
(ANSWER)Scalp tenderness and aching in shoulder and pelvic girdle
