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Midterm Exam: NR601/ NR 601 (2026/2027 Update) Primary Care of the Maturing & Aged Family Practicum Exam Review Weeks 1-4 Questions and Answers - Chamberlain
Midterm Exam: NR601/ NR 601 (2026/2027
Update) Primary Care of the
Maturing & Aged Family Practicum Exam
Review Weeks 1-4 Questions and
Answers - Chamberlain
Q: HIV screening should be done when?
Answer:
CDC recommends until 64. Only > 64 if Patient is high risk.
Q: When should smoking cessation be done?
Answer:
@ Any age.
Q: What two non-nicotine pharmacological agents are used fur smoking cessation?
Answer:
Bupropion SR and Varenicline(Chantix).
Q: What are the 5 A's of smoking cessation?
Answer:
Assess, advise, agree, assist, arrange.
Q: What is the exercise goal recommendation?
Answer:
150 mins/week
Q: How should poly pharmacy be reduced?
Answer:
Try non-pharmacological approaches first. Or try smaller dose with behavioral therapy for a
better effect.
Q: What screenings are used for alcohol abuse?
Answer:
The CAGE questionnaire. And MAST
Q: Which alcohol screening is best for primary care settings? Why
Answer:
The CAGE questionnaire, it is straight forward only uses 4 yes/no questions.
Q: What does the nutritional screening assess? And what does it help identify?
Answer:
It assess, the #of daily meals, unintentional weight loss, dental issues, finance, function for
shopping, and meal preparation.
Helps identify individuals who are malnourished or at risk.
Q: What is the mini cog?
Answer:
A 3 min assessment tool contains a clock drawing test combines with three item recall.
Q: When is cognitive screening necessary?
Answer:
If a patient has subjective memory complains or if clinician observes Red flags" that may
indicate cognitive change.
Q: What is the Beers criteria?
Answer:
lists potentially inappropriate drugs that lead to adverse effects in the elderly.
Q: The BEERS criteria is made for who?
Answer:
Older adults ages 65 and older. Except hospice and palliative care.
Q: What are the 4 domains of patient care?
Answer:
Mental, physical, functional, social/economic.
Q: Functional screening is used for what?
Answer:
Reflect pts overall health status and quality of life.
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