NURS 601 MIDTERM EXAM STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
RATED A.
1. Which one of the following is what used to be called normal aging can
most true about the rule of be largely explained by processes that are
fourths? not normal.
2. Which one of the following is Stage 3 and 4 sleep decreases.
most true about aging sleep
changes?
3. An old woman who is cared Immobility related to overconcern
for by attentive, cautious, con-
cerned family is particularly
likely to suffer from which one
of the following complications
after an episode of gastroen-
teritis?
4. Which one of the following is Ageism can lead to isolation and depres-
most true about psychological sion.
aging and ageism?
5. Of the following conditions be- Iatrogenic disease
tween falls,iatrogenic disease,
or depression which one is
most common and most often
preventable?
6. What is the age range for 50-74
Breast cancer screening?
7. What is the age range for col- 50-75
orectal screening?
8. What is the Beers criteria? list of drugs that are dangerous in the el-
derly
9. What age is the Beers Criteria >65
for?
10. What is polypharmacy? describe persons (most of whom are older)
who take a lot of medications.
, NURS 601 MIDTERM EXAM STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
RATED A.
11. The JNC guideline age for HTN Adults 60 or older
is?
12. JNC guideline for HTN treat when BP is >150 and >90
SBP/DBP range
13. JNC guideline for target BP less than 150 systolic less than 90 diastolic
range?
14. AHA guideline for htn age >65
treatment?
15. AHA guideline for BP range to Systolic over 130
treat?
16. AHA target for BP? Systolic less than 130
17. What is the HYVET trial? randomised, double-blind, placebo-con-
trolled trial in hypertensive subjects aged
80 or older
18. What are the reccomendations Age 80 over, indapamide 1.5mg SR with
of the HYVET for HTN for older the addition of perindopril 2mg - 4mg to
adults? reach a target blood pressure <150/80
mmHg
19. What is chlorithalidone? thizade-like diuretic
20. What is the RX txt for older Ace,Arbs,CCB and chlorthalideone
adults with HTN?
21. In the HYVET trial what was the 39%
reduction in death by stroke
from HTN?
22. In the HYVET trial what was the 64%
reduction in stroke from Heart
Failure?
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