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Final Exam: NR 601 / NR601 (Latest
Update 2025 / 2026) Primary Care of the Maturing & Aged Family Practicum | Questions & Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Chamberlain
Question:
A viral upper respiratory infection occurs before what disorder that causes disorder
Answer:
Acute labyrinthitis
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Question:
Dizziness pharmacologic treatments
Answer:
Meclizine and antihistamines anti emetics **use in caution with elder patients to avoid sedation, imbalance, hypotension, and other possible side effects **
Question:
What is vestibular rehab?
Answer:
Used to help alleviate primary and secondary symptoms of vestibular disorder
Question:
Medications that can cause dizziness
Answer:
anticonvulsants, anxiolytics, antidepressants, NSAIDs, Antiarrhythmics, diuretics, antihypertensives, antihistamines and cold remedies
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Question:
Pedro Lopez is an 89-year-old male who presents to you with the complaint that he continuously experiences the feeling that a fall is imminent. He appears comfortable when seated, but is notably unsteady and imbalanced when erect, walking with a broad-based gait. Which of the following is not a standard treatment modality for this condition?
- Assistive device, such as a cane
- Physical therapy focusing on balance training
- Meclizine
- Hearing and vision amplification
Answer:
- Meclisine
Question:
What are key symptoms of major depressive disorder?
Answer:
depressed mood and lost of interest/pleasure in doing things
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Question:
Other symptoms of major depressive disorder
Answer:
fatigue, inattention, decreased appetite, decreased libido, psychomotor agitation, difficulty sleeping, lack of motivation, trouble completing ADLs
Question:
Pharmacological first line treatment for major depressive disorder
Answer:
SSRIs and SNRIs
Question:
SSRIs
Answer:
paroxetine, fluoxetine, escitalopram, sertraline, citalopram
SE: GI upset, jiterriness, hyponatremia, GI bleeding, EPS (tremor,
Parkinsonism, bruxism) Check serum sodium 2 weeks after starting, especially for those on thiazides and NSAIDs
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