Final Exam: NR 601 / NR601 (Latest
Update ) Primary Care of
the Maturing & Aged Family
Practicum | Questions & Verified
Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A -
Chamberlain
Question:
A viral upper respiratory infection occurs before what disorder that causes
disorder
Answer:
Acute labyrinthitis
,Question:
Dizziness pharmacologic treatments
Answer:
Meclizine and antihistamines
anti emetics
**use in caution with elder patients to avoid sedation, imbalance,
hypotension, and other possible side effects **
Question:
What is vestibular rehab?
Answer:
Used to help alleviate primary and secondary symptoms of vestibular disorder
Question:
Medications that can cause dizziness
Answer:
anticonvulsants, anxiolytics, antidepressants, NSAIDs, Antiarrhythmics,
diuretics, antihypertensives, antihistamines and cold remedies
,Question:
Pedro Lopez is an 89-year-old male who presents to you with the complaint
that he continuously experiences the feeling that a fall is imminent. He
appears comfortable when seated, but is notably unsteady and imbalanced
when erect, walking with a broad-based gait. Which of the following is not a
standard treatment modality for this condition?
a. Assistive device, such as a cane
b. Physical therapy focusing on balance training
c. Meclizine
d. Hearing and vision amplification
Answer:
c. Meclisine
Question:
What are key symptoms of major depressive disorder?
Answer:
depressed mood and lost of interest/pleasure in doing things
, Question:
Other symptoms of major depressive disorder
Answer:
fatigue, inattention, decreased appetite, decreased libido, psychomotor
agitation, difficulty sleeping, lack of motivation, trouble completing ADLs
Question:
Pharmacological first line treatment for major depressive disorder
Answer:
SSRIs and SNRIs
Question:
SSRIs
Answer:
paroxetine, fluoxetine, escitalopram, sertraline, citalopram
SE: GI upset, jiterriness, hyponatremia, GI bleeding, EPS (tremor,
Parkinsonism, bruxism)
Check serum sodium 2 weeks after starting, especially for those on thiazides
and NSAIDs
Update ) Primary Care of
the Maturing & Aged Family
Practicum | Questions & Verified
Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A -
Chamberlain
Question:
A viral upper respiratory infection occurs before what disorder that causes
disorder
Answer:
Acute labyrinthitis
,Question:
Dizziness pharmacologic treatments
Answer:
Meclizine and antihistamines
anti emetics
**use in caution with elder patients to avoid sedation, imbalance,
hypotension, and other possible side effects **
Question:
What is vestibular rehab?
Answer:
Used to help alleviate primary and secondary symptoms of vestibular disorder
Question:
Medications that can cause dizziness
Answer:
anticonvulsants, anxiolytics, antidepressants, NSAIDs, Antiarrhythmics,
diuretics, antihypertensives, antihistamines and cold remedies
,Question:
Pedro Lopez is an 89-year-old male who presents to you with the complaint
that he continuously experiences the feeling that a fall is imminent. He
appears comfortable when seated, but is notably unsteady and imbalanced
when erect, walking with a broad-based gait. Which of the following is not a
standard treatment modality for this condition?
a. Assistive device, such as a cane
b. Physical therapy focusing on balance training
c. Meclizine
d. Hearing and vision amplification
Answer:
c. Meclisine
Question:
What are key symptoms of major depressive disorder?
Answer:
depressed mood and lost of interest/pleasure in doing things
, Question:
Other symptoms of major depressive disorder
Answer:
fatigue, inattention, decreased appetite, decreased libido, psychomotor
agitation, difficulty sleeping, lack of motivation, trouble completing ADLs
Question:
Pharmacological first line treatment for major depressive disorder
Answer:
SSRIs and SNRIs
Question:
SSRIs
Answer:
paroxetine, fluoxetine, escitalopram, sertraline, citalopram
SE: GI upset, jiterriness, hyponatremia, GI bleeding, EPS (tremor,
Parkinsonism, bruxism)
Check serum sodium 2 weeks after starting, especially for those on thiazides
and NSAIDs
