Midterm Exam Module 1: NR601

Midterm Exam Module 1: NR601 /

NR-601 (Latest Update 2025 / 2026) Primary Care of the Maturing & Aged Family Practicum | Questions & Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Chamberlain

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Question:

What is the current recommendation on alcohol intake, from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, for healthy adults over age 65 years

Answer:

no more than one drink per day (maximum of seven drinks in 1 week) and never more than three drinks on a given day

Alcohol can worsen certain chronic conditions, such as osteoporosis, memory loss, congestive heart failure, hypertension, impaired balance, and liver disease. It increases hypertension by negatively affecting the mechanisms for blood pressure control, specifically baroreceptors, cortisol levels, and the renin-angiotensin/aldosterone systems. In addition, changes to blood vessels and the heart can be harder to detect as alcohol dulls the pain sensations that can warn of a heart attack.16 1 / 3

Question:

What med classes interact with alcohol?

Answer:

Antibiotics

Nonnarcotic pain relievers

Antidepressants

Anti-inflammatory agents

Barbiturates

Opioids

Benzodiazepines

Warfarin

H2 receptor antagonists

Muscle relaxants

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Question:

What is the CAGE questionnaire?

Answer:

The most commonly used and reliable screening instrument for alcohol use disorders

• Have you ever felt you needed to Cut down on your drinking? Yes/No

• Have people Annoyed you by criticizing your drinking? Yes/No

• Have you ever felt bad or Guilty about your drinking? Yes/No

• Have you ever had a drink first thing in the morning to steady your nerves

or get rid of a hangover (Eye-opener)? Yes/No

• or more positives is considered a positive outcome

Question:

Fun fact about aging and alcohol

Answer:

Aging alters the distribution of alcohol in the body, so that a single drink produces higher blood levels.

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