Final Exam - ANP 650 Adult Gerontology I Questions With
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17 year old male presents to the seizure school. The patient has
no significant medical history or trauma. What is the first
diagnostic test? Correct Answer CMP, BUN, Calcium,
Magnesium, Glucose, Drug Screen
28 year-old White male is recovering from a head injury. He
complains about frequent urination and severe thirst. His serum
sodium is 148. His possible allergy is low at 170. Which
medication would likely help his symptoms/ Correct Answer
Arginine vasopressin
38 year old male is admitted to the detox unit at your facility for
etoh withdrawal. 40 hours after admission, you are called to see
the patient after having a generalized tonic-clonic seizure.
During the eval, the patient is awake and cooperative, which
suggest etoh withdrawal as the etiology. The treatment plan
includes: Correct Answer CMP, electrolytes, toxicity screen
A 39 year old male with no significant PMH presents to the ER
with purulent sputum, low grade fever without chills, mild
dyspnea on exertion, and rare hemoptysis for the past 4 days.
What diagnostic finding would support your diagnosis of acute
bronchitis? Correct Answer Sputum gram stain and CNS:
usually show gram negative diplococci
a 52 year-old male is admitting to the hospital with hemoglobin
og 6 gm/dL and high reticulocyte count, as well as complaints of
, fatigue and dyspnea on exertion. What disease/condition is NOT
a differential diagnosis? Correct Answer Aplastic anemia
A 60 year old Caucasian female presents to the ER with heavy
vaginal bleeding and passage of several large clots earlier in the
day. The ACNP performs a physical exam, which reveals an
enlarged, softened uterus and nodularity on the adnexa. The
ACNP suspects: Correct Answer Endometrial cancer
An AGACNP is: Correct Answer a RN with a graduate
degree and expanded knowledge in a specialty area
Lifestyle modifications for patients with pre-hypertension or
hypertension include: Correct Answer adopt the dietary
approached for stop hypertension
DASH diet
Mr. Vail is a 69-year-old male brought to the hospital by his
wife, who stated that he fell 20 min ago and has been unable to
speak or move his right side since the fall. He has no significant
medical history. On exam he is conscious, very anxious, his
speech is garbled and unintelligible. He has a left facial droop
and he is completely hemiplegic. The most likely etiology is:
Correct Answer CVA
Primary adrenal insufficiency most often occurs from Correct
Answer autoimmine adrenalitis
Select the true statement: Correct Answer Proper nutrition can
help prevent pressure ulcers
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17 year old male presents to the seizure school. The patient has
no significant medical history or trauma. What is the first
diagnostic test? Correct Answer CMP, BUN, Calcium,
Magnesium, Glucose, Drug Screen
28 year-old White male is recovering from a head injury. He
complains about frequent urination and severe thirst. His serum
sodium is 148. His possible allergy is low at 170. Which
medication would likely help his symptoms/ Correct Answer
Arginine vasopressin
38 year old male is admitted to the detox unit at your facility for
etoh withdrawal. 40 hours after admission, you are called to see
the patient after having a generalized tonic-clonic seizure.
During the eval, the patient is awake and cooperative, which
suggest etoh withdrawal as the etiology. The treatment plan
includes: Correct Answer CMP, electrolytes, toxicity screen
A 39 year old male with no significant PMH presents to the ER
with purulent sputum, low grade fever without chills, mild
dyspnea on exertion, and rare hemoptysis for the past 4 days.
What diagnostic finding would support your diagnosis of acute
bronchitis? Correct Answer Sputum gram stain and CNS:
usually show gram negative diplococci
a 52 year-old male is admitting to the hospital with hemoglobin
og 6 gm/dL and high reticulocyte count, as well as complaints of
, fatigue and dyspnea on exertion. What disease/condition is NOT
a differential diagnosis? Correct Answer Aplastic anemia
A 60 year old Caucasian female presents to the ER with heavy
vaginal bleeding and passage of several large clots earlier in the
day. The ACNP performs a physical exam, which reveals an
enlarged, softened uterus and nodularity on the adnexa. The
ACNP suspects: Correct Answer Endometrial cancer
An AGACNP is: Correct Answer a RN with a graduate
degree and expanded knowledge in a specialty area
Lifestyle modifications for patients with pre-hypertension or
hypertension include: Correct Answer adopt the dietary
approached for stop hypertension
DASH diet
Mr. Vail is a 69-year-old male brought to the hospital by his
wife, who stated that he fell 20 min ago and has been unable to
speak or move his right side since the fall. He has no significant
medical history. On exam he is conscious, very anxious, his
speech is garbled and unintelligible. He has a left facial droop
and he is completely hemiplegic. The most likely etiology is:
Correct Answer CVA
Primary adrenal insufficiency most often occurs from Correct
Answer autoimmine adrenalitis
Select the true statement: Correct Answer Proper nutrition can
help prevent pressure ulcers
