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Care Across the Lifespan: Geriatrics Part 2 Revision Questions with Correct Answers
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Common elderly issues - ◦ Visual impairment 
◦ Hearing impairment 
◦ Falls and mobility impairment 
◦ Pressure ulcers 
◦ Incontinence 
Common elderly infections - ◦ Cellulitis 
◦ Pneumonia 
◦ Urinary tract infections 
Visual Impairment - Clearly identify yourself 
Use large type and write in large print using dark ink 
Ask if they wear glasses and if they can read and understand your writing
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COMPLETE BUNDLE| Geriatrics HESI BUNDLED EXAMS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS( Everything you need to Pass Geriatrics is here)
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Basic Geriatric Nursing 7th Edition Williams Test Bank Questions and Answers 100% Solved

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HESI GERIATRICS EXAM TEST BANK| 300 QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS AND RATIONALES UPDATED 2023-2024

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Geriatrics Questions and Answers 100% Solved
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The nurse is caring for a 60-year-old client who is diagnosed with dementia. Which 
antipsychotic drugs would be contraindicated for the client? ️️First-generation antipsychotic 
drugs such as haloperidol and chlorpromazine are contraindicated because they may increase the 
risk of mortality when used to treat dementia-related psychosis in elderly clients. Quetiapine, 
aripiprazole, and risperidone are second-generation antipsychotic drugs ...
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Geriatrics Final Exam with Complete Solutions
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What are the risks of alcohol dependency in the geriatric patient? ️️Decreases hepatic mass 
and blood flow, decreases renal function, decreased gastric alcohol dehydrogenase and lower 
volume of distribution, Increase alcohol sensitivity in the CNS 
What percentage of geriatric patients may be experiencing health risks from either the amount of 
alcohol they consume alone OR the combination of alcohol use with medications? ️️15% 
Alcoh...
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Geriatrics Final Exam Questions and Answers 100% Solved
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Geriatrics Final Exam Questions and 
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nonreversible, deteriorative changes in aged organisms that predispose them to fatal disease and 
death 
-normal aspects of aging 
a. senescence 
b. usual aging 
c. successful aging ️️a. senescence 
changes due to the combined effects of the aging process and of disease and adverse 
environmental and lifestyle factors 
a. senescence 
b. usual aging 
c. successful aging ️️b. usual aging 
-aging w/ low rates of disease and disabi...
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Geriatrics Exam Questions and Answers 100% Solved
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Fall are the __ leading cause of death among the elderly. ️️6th leading cause 
What are the common causes of falls? ️️-visual impairment (always do a vision test 
afterwards) 
-gait impairment (arthritis, muscle weakness, B12 def) 
-Polypahrmacy 
-Alcohol 
Orthostatic hypotension (due to anti-HTN meds and decrease baroreflex!) 
-vertigo, syncope 
-acute medical illnesses 
-neuro d/o (stroke, parkinson's)
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Geriatrics Pharmacology Top Compulsory Exam Questions And Correct Answers
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The nurse is caring for an elderly patient. The laboratory reports reveal decreased liver 
function. How does this change impact the drug action? 
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Increased excretion 
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Reduced absorption 
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Reduced metabolism 
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Increased first pass metabolism Reduced metabolism 
Most drugs get metabolized in the liver. The decreased liver function will lead to reduced 
metabolism of drugs. As a result, drugs may not be available for therapeutics effect or 
excretion may be reduced, causing drug toxi...
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Geriatrics Top Forecasted Exam Questions And Correct Answers 2024
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The nurse is caring for a 60-year-old client who is diagnosed with dementia. Which 
antipsychotic drugs would be contraindicated for the client? First-generation 
antipsychotic drugs such as haloperidol and chlorpromazine are contraindicated because they 
may increase the risk of mortality when used to treat dementia-related psychosis in elderly 
clients. Quetiapine, aripiprazole, and risperidone are second-generation antipsychotic drugs 
that are not contraindicated in elderly adults suff...
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Geriatrics Emergencies Key Mandatory Exam Questions And Correct Answers
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A 77-year-old female presents with an acute onset of altered mental status. Her son is present 
and advises that she has a history of hypertension, atrial fibrillation, type 2 diabetes, and 
glaucoma. He further advises that she takes numerous medications and that she is normally 
alert. When you assess this patient, it is important to note that: the patient is 
experiencing delirious behavior, which suggests a new health problem. 
A specific legal document that directs relatives and caregi...
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Geriatrics UPDATED Exam Questions And Correct Answers
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B. Hip fractures resulting from falls are a leading cause of placement in long-term care 
facilities. Which statement is true regarding falls in the elderly? 
A. Most falls occur in the garage. 
B. Hip fractures resulting from falls are a leading cause of placement in long-term care 
facilities. 
C. Fall risk decreases with addition of medications. 
D. Sedatives reduce the risk of falls.
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