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NSG554 Final Exam /NSG 554 Primary Care Final Exam Newest 2025/2026 With Complete Questions And Correct Answers |Already Graded A+||Brand New Version!|Wilkes
Week 8 Select all that apply. Select all that may contribute to Secondary Hypertension.
- Renal disorders
- Gout
- Adrenal disorders
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
A, C, D
Secondary: elevated BP from an identifiable underlying condition
Kidney Disease, Adrenal or Pituitary Tumors, Thyroid Disease, Obesity, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Primary hyperaldosteronism, Renovascular disease, Cushing Syndrome, Pheochromocytoma, Genetic Variants
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Rare Causes: Hyperthyroidism, intracranial tumor
Week 8 What is the name of the common clinical exam finding during insulin resistance where there is thickening and darkening of the skin on the neck, armpits and knuckles?
- Hirsutism
- Acanthosis nigricans
- Acrochordons
- Frictional hyperpigmentation
C
Acanthosis nigricans: thickening and darkening of the skin on the neck,
armpits and knuckles
Hirsutism: excessive hair growth in women in places that men typically
grow hair (face, chest, abdomen, back, buttocks, thighs)
Acrochordons: Skin tags
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Week 8 Select all of the key areas to provide education for a patient with Hypertension.
- Diet Modification
- Exercise
- Stress Reduction
- Medication Use and Adherence
- Monitoring Blood Pressure
All Choices are Correct.
Education for HTN Weight Loss
- Goal: Ideal body weight
- At least a 1 kg reduction in body weight for adults who are overweight
- 1 mmHg for every 1 kg reduction
Healthy Diet - DASH Diet
- Rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy, reduced
saturated/total fat
Reduced Dietary Sodium
- Goal: <1500 mg/day or <2400mg/day 3 / 4
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1000-mg/day reduction in most adults
Increased Dietary Potassium: 3500-5000 mg/day
- Adequate intake of calcium, potassium and magnesium
Exercise
- 90-150 minutes of aerobic exercise/week
- 30+ minutes per day for most days of the week
Stress Reduction
Decrease Alcohol Intake, Tobacco Cessation
- Men: < 2 drinks/day
- Women: < 1 drink/day
Week 8 Which two statins are considered "high intensity" and should be given to those with an ASCVD history or a 10-year ASCVD Risk Score of > 20%? (Select Both)
- Simvastatin 10 mg/day
- Atorvastatin 40-80 mg/day
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