Nur257 exam 2 2024 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Exam 2: NUR257/ NUR 257 (New 2024/ 2025 Update) Aging and Chronic Illness in Nursing Review |Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| A Grade - Galen QUESTION Polypharmacy is MOST accurately defined as Answer: the prescribing of multiple drugs to treat the same condition... could be multiple conditions being treated as well. • Five or more medications • Multiple medication for the same problem • Increased risk for drug interactions • Increased risk for adverse...

Exam 2: NUR257/ NUR 257 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Aging and Chronic Illness in Nursing |Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A- Galen Q: Musculoskeletal changes are influenced by many factors, such as what are the changes? Answer: age, sex, and environment •Dryer ligaments, tendons, and joints become dry, hardened, and leads to REDUCED FLEXABILITY. •Muscle mass decreases REDUCES STRENGTH. •Vertebral disks thin, causing a shortening of th...

Exam 1: NUR257/ NUR 257 (New 2023/ 2024 Update) Aging and Chronic Illness in Nursing Exam Review| 100% Correct| Grade A - Galen QUESTION When caring for an older patient with poor nutritional intake, what inter- ventions should be taken? Answer: ensure dentures are clean and fit properly QUESTION interventions for a grieving patient Answer: give them permission to express emotions ensure that stability will return provide functional assistance engage in activ...

Exam 2: NUR257/ NUR 257 (New 2023/ 2024 Update) Aging and Chronic Illness in Nursing Exam Review| 100% Correct- Galen QUESTION examples of potentially inappropriate meds for older adults (PIMs) Answer: - ing scale insulin, digoxin, benzos, 2.PPI (>8wks), tricyclic antidepressants ho property meds pasmodics, sulfonylureas QUESTION examples & side effects: antidepressants? Answer: 1.SSRIs- zoloft, prozac, lexapro, celexa highly effective of choice w/ manage...

Exam 3: NUR257 / NUR 257 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Concepts of Aging and Chronic Illness Exam Review | 100% Correct - Galen Q: Decreased gastric PH means? Answer: Dont break down nutriets as easily without proper acidic levels Q: Decreased absorbing cells in intestines means? Answer: need nutrient dense foods that are lower in calories. Q: Bone loss and lean muscle mass means? Answer: problems results from inactivity immobiliy increased fatigue, lower endurance. Q: Constipation for older adult...