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NURS 5461 DEPRESSION EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED Limbic System. amygdala Gauge and modulate emotions/ thoughts of death and guilt, Limbic system hippocampus Affects memory/concentration less size/ neurogenesis in depression Frontal cortex Linked to depressed mood and problems concentrating. Reduced in size and hyopactive in D, difficulty in thinking/planning-->rely on amygdala so response is emotion based Basal ganglia Linked to psychomotor agitation o...

What is Pernicious anemia? - Answer lack of intrinsic factor and decreased b12 Pernicious anemia s/s - Answer beefy red tongue fatigue paresthesia of hands/feet What are the types macrocytic anemias - Answer Pernicious anemia folate deficiency anemia >103mm causes of macrocytic anemias - Answer liver disease low b12 or folate gastrectomy malabsorption alcoholism Types of microcytic anemia - Answer iron deficiency anemia of chronic disease late stage lead po...

NURS 5461 GERIATRIC SPECIALTY TOPICS EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED In older adults, insomnia is often comorbid with other conditions Chronic illness Mood disturbance Less physical activity Physical disability Screening Questions Is the person satisfied with his or her sleep? • Does sleep or fatigue interfere with daytime activities? • Does the bed partner or others complain of unusual behavior during sleep, such as snoring, interrupted breathing, or le...

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NURS 5461 FLUID REPLACEMENT EXAM ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED 100% GUARANTEED PASS a. Fluid Replacement I/O equal ~1600mL/day 1. Total Body Water a. Adult males i. < 65 y/o = 60% ii. > 65 y/o = 50% b. Adult females i. < 65 y/o = 50% > 65 y/o = 45% Extracellular fluid volume 1. 1/3 TWB 2. Controlled by Na retention and excretion 3. Water passively follows sodium 4. Body ignores ECF as a whole a. Samples a portion of it EABV a. Effecti...

NURS 5461 INFECTIOUS DISEASE—PART II EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED GRADED A++ Human Influenza appears in antigen types A and B; mutations produce new strains each flu season, In the elderly, influenza often leads to pneumonia [5th leading cause of death in older population]- 85% of those vaccinated develop immunity Influenza: Prevention and Screening 85% of those vaccinated develop immunity. Amantadine [Symmetrel] or Rimantadine [Flumadine] given after expos...

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NURS 5461 CV DISORDERS EXAM QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE CLINICAL EFFECTS OF CV CHANGES • In healthy older adults, age-related changes have modest clinically relevant effects on cardiac hemodynamics and performance at rest • Resting heart rate, ejection fraction, stroke volume, and cardiac output are well preserved even at very advanced age • Ability to respond to increased demands associated with exercise or illness (either cardiac or noncardiac) declines progr...

ADDICTION - Answer A chronic, often relapsing, brain disease that causes compulsive drug seeking and use despite harmful consequences to the individual who is addicted and to those around them RISK FACTORS FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE - Answer • Genetic predisposition • Perinatal exposure • Early drug exposure • Loss/ grief issues • Trauma/violence in family • Untreated family member • Harsh discipline or no discipline • Family history • Comorbid psychiatric diagnosis GUIDEL...