NR-601: Primary Care of the Maturing & Aged Family
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NR601 MIdterm
What are preventative interventions and how do they differ from other medical
interventions?
Preventative interventions include counseling about risk behaviors, vaccinations, medications,
and sometimes surgery. They differ from other medical interventions because they are
proactively administered to healthy individuals rather than in response to symptoms, signs, or
diagnoses.
What is the benefit of low-dose chest CT in lung cancer screening?
Low-dose chest CT can detect tumors earlier and has been shown to reduce lung cancer mortality
by 20% in individuals with a history of at least 30 pack-years of smoking.
What cost range is generally considered "cost-effective" for strategies saving a quality-
adjusted year of life?
Strategies costing between $50,000 and $100,000 per quality-adjusted year of life saved are
typically considered cost-effective.
When should screening for colon cancer begin in individuals with a significant family
history?
Screening should begin 10 years before the age at which the youngest family member was
diagnosed with colon cancer.
, What are the main lifestyle factors influencing preventable deaths in developed countries?
Tobacco and alcohol use, diet, and exercise constitute the vast majority of factors influencing
preventable deaths, with helping patients quit smoking being perhaps the single greatest
preventive healthcare measure.
What is the role of palliative care in managing chronically ill patients?
Palliative care is part of comprehensive care for all chronically ill patients and involves
coordination among caregivers, doctors, and patients for advance care planning, with dedicated
teams providing symptom relief and support.
How does Medicare cover hospice and palliative care services?
Medicare Part A covers hospice services for patients certified by two physicians to have a
prognosis of six months or less. Medicare Part B covers additional clinical care, including
primary physician services and palliative care consultations for non-hospice patients.
What are the differences between somatic and visceral nociceptive pain?
Somatic pain results from direct mechanical or chemical stimulation and is described as aching,
throbbing, and cramping. Visceral pain originates from organs and is more colicky in natur
What is the recommended approach to opioid use in end-of-life pain management?
Opioids are the cornerstone of end-of-life pain management, started with immediate-release
formulations given around the clock. Doses should be adjusted to achieve pain relief without a
maximum dose limit, and addiction concerns should not prevent their use.
How can dyspnea be managed in palliative care?
Practicum Test bank | Verified Practice Questions with A+
Answers | Final Exam Guide
FOR 2025/2026 (the most recent quizzes)
NR601 MIdterm
What are preventative interventions and how do they differ from other medical
interventions?
Preventative interventions include counseling about risk behaviors, vaccinations, medications,
and sometimes surgery. They differ from other medical interventions because they are
proactively administered to healthy individuals rather than in response to symptoms, signs, or
diagnoses.
What is the benefit of low-dose chest CT in lung cancer screening?
Low-dose chest CT can detect tumors earlier and has been shown to reduce lung cancer mortality
by 20% in individuals with a history of at least 30 pack-years of smoking.
What cost range is generally considered "cost-effective" for strategies saving a quality-
adjusted year of life?
Strategies costing between $50,000 and $100,000 per quality-adjusted year of life saved are
typically considered cost-effective.
When should screening for colon cancer begin in individuals with a significant family
history?
Screening should begin 10 years before the age at which the youngest family member was
diagnosed with colon cancer.
, What are the main lifestyle factors influencing preventable deaths in developed countries?
Tobacco and alcohol use, diet, and exercise constitute the vast majority of factors influencing
preventable deaths, with helping patients quit smoking being perhaps the single greatest
preventive healthcare measure.
What is the role of palliative care in managing chronically ill patients?
Palliative care is part of comprehensive care for all chronically ill patients and involves
coordination among caregivers, doctors, and patients for advance care planning, with dedicated
teams providing symptom relief and support.
How does Medicare cover hospice and palliative care services?
Medicare Part A covers hospice services for patients certified by two physicians to have a
prognosis of six months or less. Medicare Part B covers additional clinical care, including
primary physician services and palliative care consultations for non-hospice patients.
What are the differences between somatic and visceral nociceptive pain?
Somatic pain results from direct mechanical or chemical stimulation and is described as aching,
throbbing, and cramping. Visceral pain originates from organs and is more colicky in natur
What is the recommended approach to opioid use in end-of-life pain management?
Opioids are the cornerstone of end-of-life pain management, started with immediate-release
formulations given around the clock. Doses should be adjusted to achieve pain relief without a
maximum dose limit, and addiction concerns should not prevent their use.
How can dyspnea be managed in palliative care?
