NR601 MIDTERM ACTUAL QUESTIONS

NR601 MIDTERM (ACTUAL / ) QUESTIONS

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The percentage of the FVC expired in one second is - <>>FEV1/FVC ratio

The aging process causes what normal physiological changes in the heart - <>>The heart valve thickens and becomes rigid, secondary to fibrosis and sclerosis

The justification for ordering CBC, TSH, serum B12 for a patient you may suspect have clinical depression is - <>>Because of overlapping symptoms with anemia, thyroid dysfunction, and nutritional deficiencies

One major difference that us useful in the DD of dementia versus delirium is that - <>>Dementia develops slowly and delirium develops quickly

Which of the following is the most appropriate screening tool for delirium - <>>Confusion Assessment Method

The proposed mechanism by which diphenhydramine causes delirium is - <>>Anticholinergic effects

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The elderly are at risk for delirium because of - <>>Multisensory declines, polypharmacy, multiple medical problems

A consistent finding in delirium regardless of cause i - <>>Reduction in regional cerebral perfusion

Older adults with Dementia sometimes suffer from agnosia, which is defined as the inability to - <>>Recognize objects

In late stages of dementia, a phenomenon called sun downing, in which cognitive disturbances tend to - <>>Become worse in the evening

Of the following, which one is the most useful clinical eval tool to assist in the diagnosis of dementia - <>>St.Louis Mental Status Exam SLUMS

The cornerstone of pharmacotherapy in treating Alzheimer's is

• <>>Cholinesterase inhibitors

The comoribid psych problem with the highest frequency in dementia in - <>>Anxiety

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WHen treating depression associated with dementia, which of the following would be a poor choice and should not be prescribed - <>>Amitriptyline

Which of the following should be avoided in countries where food and water precautions are to be observed - <>>Salad buffet

What insect precautions are not necessary to prevent insect borne diseases in the Tropics - <>>Using 100% DEET on skin to prevent bites

An example of secondary prevention you could recommend/order for older adults would be to - <>>Check for fecal occult blood

Ali is a 72 year old male who recent came to the US from Nigeria. He reports having BCG vax as a child. Which of the following is correct regarding a TB skin test - <>>Vax hx is irrelevant, read as usual

A local chapter on NP organization has begun planning a community based screening for HTN at a local congregate living facility. The organization was select3d on the basis of - <>>A regcognized element of high risk within this group

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