Exam 3: NU176 NU 176 Latest

Exam 3: NU176 / NU 176 (Latest

Update 2025 / 2026) 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

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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

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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

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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

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