NR601/ NR 601 Midterm Exam (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Primary Care of the Maturing and Aged Family Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct |Grade A – Chamberlain The percentage of the FVC expired in one second is - ANSWER FEV1/FVC ratio The aging process causes what normal physiological changes in the heart - ANSWER The heart valve thickens and becomes rigid, secondary to fibrosis and sclerosis A 55 yo Caucasian male follows up after referral to cardiologist. He thinks his med is causing a cough and sometimes he has difficulty breathing. Which med was most likely prescribed? - ANSWER Lisinopril 1 / 4
MJ presents with h/o structural damage with current s/s of HF. Treatment will be based on his stage of HF which is - ANSWER Stage C 65 yo Caucasian presents with mitral valve stenosis, physical exam is unremarkable. you know her stage of HF is - ANSWER Stage B The best way to diagnose structural heart disease/dysfunction noninvasively is - ANSWER Echocardiogram Chronic pain can have major impact on patients ability to function and have profound impact on overall QOL. Ongoing pain may be linked to - ANSWER Depression, sleep disturbance, decreased socialization The Beers criteria are appropriate for use in evaluating use of certain meds in patients - ANSWER >65 y/o 2 / 4
All of the following statements are true about lab values in older adults except - ANSWER Abnormal findings are often due to physiological aging According to the 2017 ACC HTN guidelines, the recommended BP goal for a 65y/o African American woman with a h/o HTN and DM and no h/o CKD is - ANSWER <140/80 THe pathophysiology of HF is due to - ANSWER Inadequate cardiac output to meet the metabolic and O2 demands of the body The volume of air a patient to exhale for total duration of the test during maximal effort is - ANSWER FVC According it the 2017 ACC HTN guidelines, normal BP is - ANSWER <120/80 3 / 4
Functional abilities are best assessed by - ANSWER Observed assessment of function LB is a 77 yo with chronic poorly controlled HTN. You know that goals include prevention of target organ damage. During your eval you will assess for evidence of - ANSWER Left ventricular hypertrophy Aortic regurgitation requires medical treatment for early signs of HF with - ANSWER ACEi The volume of air in the lungs at max inflation is - ANSWER TLC (total lung capacity) Preferred amount of exercise for older adults is - ANSWER 30min/day of aerobic exercise 5 days a week
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