Exam 3: NU176 / NU 176 (Latest
Update ) Geriatric
Nursing | Questions & Answers |
100 % Correct | Grade A - Galen
Question:
what are the characteristics of hearing deficits in geris
Answer:
aging and loud noise causes cell injury and loss. recurring otitis media and
trauma can damage hearing. vascular problems, viral infections, and
presbycusis common cause of inner ear damage. ototoxic meds: aspirin,
bumetanide, ethacrynic acid, furosemide, erythromycin, etc.
Question:
what is Meniere’s disease
Answer:
inner ear disorder that causes vertigo and dizziness
,Question:
what is the proper hearing aid care
Answer:
turn off/remove battery when not in use, store in safe/padded container, clean
weekly, protect from extreme heat/no moisture, and batteries usually last 80
hrs
Question:
what is the patient care for the hearing impaired
Answer:
associated with social isolation, depression, risk of dementia, higher
mortality rate, and nurses need to pay close attention to these deficits
Question:
what is the first action for the hearing impaired
Answer:
encourage audiometric exams, no assumed normal part of aging, considered
neglect if easily correctable (removal od cerumen/cyst), pt may be emotional
due to deficit, may be suspicious people talking about them, and can show
anger, impatience, and frustration
,Question:
what are the characteristics of hypothyroidism in geris
Answer:
low T3/T4, elevated TSH levels, subnormal concentration of thyroid
hormones in tissues, tends to go up with aging
Question:
what are the s/s of hypothyroidism
Answer:
fatigue, weak, lethargy, anorexia, weight gain, puffy face, impaired hearing,
periorbital edema, constipation, cold intolerance, dry skin, coarse hair, and
more common in women
Question:
what are the aging effects of hypothyroidism
Answer:
unsteady gait, depression, moderate atrophy, fibrosis, increasing colloid
nodules, and lymphocytic infiltration
, Question:
what is the tx for hypothyroidism
Answer:
replacement of thyroid hormones with synthetic T4, and
Levothyroxine/Synthroid (take with 8oz water on empty stomach in am,
lifelong therapy, and at same time daily)
Question:
what are the characteristics of hyperthyroidism in geris
Answer:
too much thyroid, glands secrete excess amounts of thyroid hormones, not
common in geris
Question:
what drug is considered for tx for hyperthyroidism
Answer:
amiodarone, a cardiac drug that deposits iodine in tissue and delivers to
circulation over extended time. can cause thyroid dysfunction, requires initial
screening and periodic monitoring
Update ) Geriatric
Nursing | Questions & Answers |
100 % Correct | Grade A - Galen
Question:
what are the characteristics of hearing deficits in geris
Answer:
aging and loud noise causes cell injury and loss. recurring otitis media and
trauma can damage hearing. vascular problems, viral infections, and
presbycusis common cause of inner ear damage. ototoxic meds: aspirin,
bumetanide, ethacrynic acid, furosemide, erythromycin, etc.
Question:
what is Meniere’s disease
Answer:
inner ear disorder that causes vertigo and dizziness
,Question:
what is the proper hearing aid care
Answer:
turn off/remove battery when not in use, store in safe/padded container, clean
weekly, protect from extreme heat/no moisture, and batteries usually last 80
hrs
Question:
what is the patient care for the hearing impaired
Answer:
associated with social isolation, depression, risk of dementia, higher
mortality rate, and nurses need to pay close attention to these deficits
Question:
what is the first action for the hearing impaired
Answer:
encourage audiometric exams, no assumed normal part of aging, considered
neglect if easily correctable (removal od cerumen/cyst), pt may be emotional
due to deficit, may be suspicious people talking about them, and can show
anger, impatience, and frustration
,Question:
what are the characteristics of hypothyroidism in geris
Answer:
low T3/T4, elevated TSH levels, subnormal concentration of thyroid
hormones in tissues, tends to go up with aging
Question:
what are the s/s of hypothyroidism
Answer:
fatigue, weak, lethargy, anorexia, weight gain, puffy face, impaired hearing,
periorbital edema, constipation, cold intolerance, dry skin, coarse hair, and
more common in women
Question:
what are the aging effects of hypothyroidism
Answer:
unsteady gait, depression, moderate atrophy, fibrosis, increasing colloid
nodules, and lymphocytic infiltration
, Question:
what is the tx for hypothyroidism
Answer:
replacement of thyroid hormones with synthetic T4, and
Levothyroxine/Synthroid (take with 8oz water on empty stomach in am,
lifelong therapy, and at same time daily)
Question:
what are the characteristics of hyperthyroidism in geris
Answer:
too much thyroid, glands secrete excess amounts of thyroid hormones, not
common in geris
Question:
what drug is considered for tx for hyperthyroidism
Answer:
amiodarone, a cardiac drug that deposits iodine in tissue and delivers to
circulation over extended time. can cause thyroid dysfunction, requires initial
screening and periodic monitoring
