NR 603 Week 3 quiz
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Why are the carotid arteries assessed for bruit?
a. It is indicative of generalized atherosclerosis.
b. To listen for a pulse
c. To assess heart rhythm
d. To determine risk of stroke - CORRECT ANSWER-a. It is indicative of generalized
atherosclerosis.
What is a common side effect of thiazide diuretics in males?
a. Ringing in the ears
b. Frequent urination
c. Erectile dysfunction
d. Hypokalemia - CORRECT ANSWER-c. Erectile dysfunction
, An older adult who has hypertension also has osteoporosis. Which antihypertensive agent
would have the secondary effect of improving her osteoporosis?
a. ACEIs
b. Beta blockers
c. Calcium channel blockers
d. Thiazide diuretics - CORRECT ANSWER-d. Thiazide diuretics
In older adults, the three most common ailments are:
a. Lung cancer, heart disease, COPD
b. Arthritis, asthma, osteoporosis
c. Hearing loss, hypertension, arthritis
d. Hypertension, heart disease, arthritis - CORRECT ANSWER-c. Hearing loss, hypertension,
arthritis
An older adult has renal insufficiency, hypertension, osteoarthritis, hypothyroidism, and
varicose veins. Which medication should be avoided?
a. Acetaminophen
b. Beta blockers
c. NSAIDs
d. Low dose aspirin - CORRECT ANSWER-c. NSAIDs
The correlation between blood pressure and age greater than 60 years is that as age increases:
a. As age increases, blood pressure lowers.
b. As age increases, systolic blood pressure rises, diastolic blood pressure stays the same.
c. As age increases, both systolic and diastolic blood pressures stay the same.
d. As age increases, systolic blood pressure increases, but diastolic blood pressure decreases. -
CORRECT ANSWER-d. As age increases, systolic blood pressure increases, but diastolic blood
pressure decreases.
EXAM QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
LATEST UPDATE 100%
GUARANTEED PASS
Why are the carotid arteries assessed for bruit?
a. It is indicative of generalized atherosclerosis.
b. To listen for a pulse
c. To assess heart rhythm
d. To determine risk of stroke - CORRECT ANSWER-a. It is indicative of generalized
atherosclerosis.
What is a common side effect of thiazide diuretics in males?
a. Ringing in the ears
b. Frequent urination
c. Erectile dysfunction
d. Hypokalemia - CORRECT ANSWER-c. Erectile dysfunction
, An older adult who has hypertension also has osteoporosis. Which antihypertensive agent
would have the secondary effect of improving her osteoporosis?
a. ACEIs
b. Beta blockers
c. Calcium channel blockers
d. Thiazide diuretics - CORRECT ANSWER-d. Thiazide diuretics
In older adults, the three most common ailments are:
a. Lung cancer, heart disease, COPD
b. Arthritis, asthma, osteoporosis
c. Hearing loss, hypertension, arthritis
d. Hypertension, heart disease, arthritis - CORRECT ANSWER-c. Hearing loss, hypertension,
arthritis
An older adult has renal insufficiency, hypertension, osteoarthritis, hypothyroidism, and
varicose veins. Which medication should be avoided?
a. Acetaminophen
b. Beta blockers
c. NSAIDs
d. Low dose aspirin - CORRECT ANSWER-c. NSAIDs
The correlation between blood pressure and age greater than 60 years is that as age increases:
a. As age increases, blood pressure lowers.
b. As age increases, systolic blood pressure rises, diastolic blood pressure stays the same.
c. As age increases, both systolic and diastolic blood pressures stay the same.
d. As age increases, systolic blood pressure increases, but diastolic blood pressure decreases. -
CORRECT ANSWER-d. As age increases, systolic blood pressure increases, but diastolic blood
pressure decreases.
