Midterm Exam: NR 601 NR601

Midterm Exam: NR 601 / NR601

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

Question:

most common cause of hypothyroidism older adults

Answer:

Hashimoto’s

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difference of older and younger pts with hypothyroidism

Answer:

older adults usually have fewer, more vague symptoms might have weight loss!

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before replacing thyroid hormone in older adults?

Answer:

assess if they have CAD- need a stress test before treatment

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starting dose and increment of thyroid hormone older adult

Answer:

start low, go slow 12.5-25 mcg every 6 weeks

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definition anemia

Answer:

females <12 males <13

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causes of IDA in older adult

Answer:

GI bleeding: blood thinner or GI disease (gastritis, diverticulitis, etc.)

Low iron intake from food (poor nutrition)

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anemia from CKD

Answer:

In patients with CKD, as the GFR declines, there is also a gradual decline in patients' Hb level

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anemia eval is warranted when

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when the Hb declines 1 g/dl in < 5 years or 2 g/dl in <10 years fatigue s/s of bleeding, recent surgery alcoholism prior blood transfusions

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unexplained IDA

Answer:

should get endoscopy and fecal blood testing

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referral to hematology/oncology

Answer:

Thrombocytopenia < 120 x 109/L Neutropenia < 1000 109/L Abnormal peripheral blood smear Unexplained macrocytosis Unexplained requirement for RBC transfusions

Question:

breast cancer screening recommendations

Answer:

50-74 years old, every 2 years

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