NR 601 Midterm 2023 WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS

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 A 55 yo Caucasian male follows up after referral to cardiologist. He thinks his med is causing a cough and sometimes he has difficulty breathing. Which med was most likely prescribed? Lisinopril MJ presents with h/o structural damage with current s/s of HF. Treatment will be based on his stage of HF which is Stage C 65 yo Caucasian presents with mitral valve stenosis, physical exam is unremarkable. you know her stage of HF is Stage B The best way to diagnose structural heart disease/dysfunction noninvasively is Echocardiogram Chronic pain can have major impact on patients ability to function and have profound impact on overall QOL. Ongoing pain may be linked to Depression, sleep disturbance, decreased socialization The Beers criteria are appropriate for use in evaluating use of certain meds in patients 65 y/o All of the following statements are true about lab values in older adults except Abnormal findings are often due to physiological aging According to the 2017 ACC HTN guidelines, the recommended BP goal for a 65y/o African American woman with a h/o HTN and DM and no h/o CKD is 140/80