Final Exam: NR 601 / NR601 (Latest
Update ) Primary Care of
the Maturing & Aged Family
Practicum | Review Questions with
Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A –
Chamberlain
Question:
What are S+S of depression in the elderly?
Answer:
Anger
Anhedonia
Somatic complaints (primarily gastrointestinal), Hypochondriasis
Weight loss
Decreased appetite.
Less likely- low self esteem or guilt
,Question:
Risk factors for developing depression in the elderly?
Answer:
Chronic medical illness
Loss of a loved one
Relocation
Disability
Question:
What labs would you run if an elderly patient presents with depression?
Answer:
TSH/Free T4
Serum B12
25-OH
Vitamin D
Folate
Complete blood count with differential
Urinalysis
,Question:
What medications are safe to treat depression in the elderly?
Answer:
First line: Low dose SSRI's- sertraline
bupropion is another good option
Question:
What are nonpharm methods for treating depression in the elderly?
Answer:
Exercise
Nutrition
Sleep
Routine
Question:
What is the most common cause of Vertigo?
Answer:
BPPV (benign paroxysmal positional vertigo)
, Question:
What is BPPV (Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo)?
Answer:
It occurs when tiny calcium crystals in the inner ear become dislodged and
move into the semicircular canals, disrupting the normal fluid movement that
helps the brain maintain balance.
Question:
When should you refer to PT for a patient presenting with vertigo?
Answer:
Determine cause of dizziness
Causes of dizziness, such as BPPV and many vasovagal phenomena, are
benign and self-limited. When dizziness cannot be cured, treatment should
strive to reduce disability and minimize symptoms.
Update ) Primary Care of
the Maturing & Aged Family
Practicum | Review Questions with
Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A –
Chamberlain
Question:
What are S+S of depression in the elderly?
Answer:
Anger
Anhedonia
Somatic complaints (primarily gastrointestinal), Hypochondriasis
Weight loss
Decreased appetite.
Less likely- low self esteem or guilt
,Question:
Risk factors for developing depression in the elderly?
Answer:
Chronic medical illness
Loss of a loved one
Relocation
Disability
Question:
What labs would you run if an elderly patient presents with depression?
Answer:
TSH/Free T4
Serum B12
25-OH
Vitamin D
Folate
Complete blood count with differential
Urinalysis
,Question:
What medications are safe to treat depression in the elderly?
Answer:
First line: Low dose SSRI's- sertraline
bupropion is another good option
Question:
What are nonpharm methods for treating depression in the elderly?
Answer:
Exercise
Nutrition
Sleep
Routine
Question:
What is the most common cause of Vertigo?
Answer:
BPPV (benign paroxysmal positional vertigo)
, Question:
What is BPPV (Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo)?
Answer:
It occurs when tiny calcium crystals in the inner ear become dislodged and
move into the semicircular canals, disrupting the normal fluid movement that
helps the brain maintain balance.
Question:
When should you refer to PT for a patient presenting with vertigo?
Answer:
Determine cause of dizziness
Causes of dizziness, such as BPPV and many vasovagal phenomena, are
benign and self-limited. When dizziness cannot be cured, treatment should
strive to reduce disability and minimize symptoms.
