NR 601 Primary Care of The Maturing and Aged Family.
NR 601 Week 8 Final Exam 2025/2026 Complete
Question and Answer 100% REAL Summer-Fall
Semesters Exam Chamberlain University
Which of the following statements is NOT true about palliative care teams?
- CORRECT ANSWER :>>Provide weekly home visits
55-year-old women has type 2 DM she had three UTIs in the last 9 months and she is
concerned about her kidneys. She has no report of dysuria, frequency or urgency at
this time. Which of the following is the best action to follow?
- CORRECT ANSWER :>>Recheck UA dipstick today
According to the sexuality presentation, atrophic vaginitis (AV)
- CORRECT ANSWER :>>Is a contributing factor for frequent UTIs
Ms. L 55-year-old women with BMI of 28, has 20-yearhx of primary HTN and has been
on hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg daily for years with excellent response. During follow
up visit Mrs L reports that for the last 6 months she has felt thirsty all of the time
even though she drinks at least 10 glasses of water a day. Upon chart review the N
notes that the last two fasting blood glucose levels have been 136 mg/dl and 165
mg/dl. The NP checks a random blood glucose, which is 210 mg/dl. What is the next
appropriate test?
- CORRECT ANSWER :>>Prescribe Metformin 500 mg PO BID
A patient has been prescribed Metformin (Glucophage). One week later he returns
with lowered blood sugars but complaints of some loose stools during the week. How
should the NP respond?
- CORRECT ANSWER :>>Reassure the patient that this is an anticipated side effect
A 60-year-old obese male client has type 2 DM and a lipid panel of TC= 250, HDL =
32, LDL=
165. The NP teaches the patient about his modifiable cardiac risk factors which
include:
- CORRECT ANSWER :>>Diabetes, obesity, and hyperlipidemia
Lifestyle approaches to postmenopausal symptom management include
- CORRECT ANSWER :>>avoiding sugar, coffee, chocolate and alcohol
When treating depression associated with dementia, which of the following would be
a poor choice and should not be prescribed?
- CORRECT ANSWER :>>Amitriptyline
How does women’s anatomy make them more susceptible to UTIs?
- CORRECT ANSWER :>>the urethra is shorter
, NR 601 Primary Care of The Maturing and Aged Family.
A 48-year-old male patient screened for diabetes has a fasting plasma glucose level
of 120 mg/dl. The NP plan includes
- CORRECT ANSWER :>>Educate the patient of lifestyle changes to lower blood
glucose
Which of the following assessments are commonly noted in a client with Parkinson’s
disease?
- CORRECT ANSWER :>>Micrographia and bradykinesia
A 76-year-old man is seen in the office for c/o urinary incontinence. The clinician
should explore which of these causes of incontinence in men?
- CORRECT ANSWER :>>Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Which of the following maneuvers is contraindicated in acute prostatis?
- CORRECT ANSWER :>>Massaging the infected prostate
Mrs. N 65-year-old women with BMI of 29 on Medicare, has a 20-yearhx of primary
HTN and has been on HCTZ 25 mg daily for years, reports that for the past 6 months
she has felt thirsty all of the time even though she drinks at least 10 glasses of water
a day. Upon charting NP notes that the last two fasting blood glucose levels have
been 136 mg/dl and 165 mg/dl. What actions should the NP perform next?
- CORRECT ANSWER :>>order a fasting blood glucose??? PRESCRIBE METFORMIN XR
500MG PO
According to the WHO analgesic ladder, which drug combination would be most
appropriate in an opiate-naïve patient who presents with moderate pain?
- CORRECT ANSWER :>>Indomethacin/ hydrocodone
The cornerstone of pharmacotherapy in treating Alzheimer’s disease is:
- CORRECT ANSWER :>>Cholinesterase inhibitors
The highest level of evidence to support interventions at the end of life is with:
- CORRECT ANSWER :>>opioids for dyspnea
The comorbid psychiatric problem with the highest frequency in dementia is:
- CORRECT ANSWER :>>Anxiety
All of the following are true statements regarding elder abuse EXCEPT:
- CORRECT ANSWER :>>common signs of abuse include decreased anxiety and
depression
Which of the following is a role of the advanced nurse in?
- CORRECT ANSWER :>>All of the above
NR 601 Week 8 Final Exam 2025/2026 Complete
Question and Answer 100% REAL Summer-Fall
Semesters Exam Chamberlain University
Which of the following statements is NOT true about palliative care teams?
- CORRECT ANSWER :>>Provide weekly home visits
55-year-old women has type 2 DM she had three UTIs in the last 9 months and she is
concerned about her kidneys. She has no report of dysuria, frequency or urgency at
this time. Which of the following is the best action to follow?
- CORRECT ANSWER :>>Recheck UA dipstick today
According to the sexuality presentation, atrophic vaginitis (AV)
- CORRECT ANSWER :>>Is a contributing factor for frequent UTIs
Ms. L 55-year-old women with BMI of 28, has 20-yearhx of primary HTN and has been
on hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg daily for years with excellent response. During follow
up visit Mrs L reports that for the last 6 months she has felt thirsty all of the time
even though she drinks at least 10 glasses of water a day. Upon chart review the N
notes that the last two fasting blood glucose levels have been 136 mg/dl and 165
mg/dl. The NP checks a random blood glucose, which is 210 mg/dl. What is the next
appropriate test?
- CORRECT ANSWER :>>Prescribe Metformin 500 mg PO BID
A patient has been prescribed Metformin (Glucophage). One week later he returns
with lowered blood sugars but complaints of some loose stools during the week. How
should the NP respond?
- CORRECT ANSWER :>>Reassure the patient that this is an anticipated side effect
A 60-year-old obese male client has type 2 DM and a lipid panel of TC= 250, HDL =
32, LDL=
165. The NP teaches the patient about his modifiable cardiac risk factors which
include:
- CORRECT ANSWER :>>Diabetes, obesity, and hyperlipidemia
Lifestyle approaches to postmenopausal symptom management include
- CORRECT ANSWER :>>avoiding sugar, coffee, chocolate and alcohol
When treating depression associated with dementia, which of the following would be
a poor choice and should not be prescribed?
- CORRECT ANSWER :>>Amitriptyline
How does women’s anatomy make them more susceptible to UTIs?
- CORRECT ANSWER :>>the urethra is shorter
, NR 601 Primary Care of The Maturing and Aged Family.
A 48-year-old male patient screened for diabetes has a fasting plasma glucose level
of 120 mg/dl. The NP plan includes
- CORRECT ANSWER :>>Educate the patient of lifestyle changes to lower blood
glucose
Which of the following assessments are commonly noted in a client with Parkinson’s
disease?
- CORRECT ANSWER :>>Micrographia and bradykinesia
A 76-year-old man is seen in the office for c/o urinary incontinence. The clinician
should explore which of these causes of incontinence in men?
- CORRECT ANSWER :>>Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Which of the following maneuvers is contraindicated in acute prostatis?
- CORRECT ANSWER :>>Massaging the infected prostate
Mrs. N 65-year-old women with BMI of 29 on Medicare, has a 20-yearhx of primary
HTN and has been on HCTZ 25 mg daily for years, reports that for the past 6 months
she has felt thirsty all of the time even though she drinks at least 10 glasses of water
a day. Upon charting NP notes that the last two fasting blood glucose levels have
been 136 mg/dl and 165 mg/dl. What actions should the NP perform next?
- CORRECT ANSWER :>>order a fasting blood glucose??? PRESCRIBE METFORMIN XR
500MG PO
According to the WHO analgesic ladder, which drug combination would be most
appropriate in an opiate-naïve patient who presents with moderate pain?
- CORRECT ANSWER :>>Indomethacin/ hydrocodone
The cornerstone of pharmacotherapy in treating Alzheimer’s disease is:
- CORRECT ANSWER :>>Cholinesterase inhibitors
The highest level of evidence to support interventions at the end of life is with:
- CORRECT ANSWER :>>opioids for dyspnea
The comorbid psychiatric problem with the highest frequency in dementia is:
- CORRECT ANSWER :>>Anxiety
All of the following are true statements regarding elder abuse EXCEPT:
- CORRECT ANSWER :>>common signs of abuse include decreased anxiety and
depression
Which of the following is a role of the advanced nurse in?
- CORRECT ANSWER :>>All of the above
