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The percentage of the FVC expired in one second is - ANSWER-FEV1/FVC ratio
The aging process causes what normal physiological changes in the heart -
ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-Stage C
65 yo Caucasian presents with mitral valve stenosis, physical exam is
unremarkable. you know her stage of HF is - ANSWER-Stage B
The best way to diagnose structural heart disease/dysfunction noninvasively is
- ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-
Depression, sleep disturbance, decreased socialization
The Beers criteria are appropriate for use in evaluating use of certain meds in
patients - ANSWER->65 y/o
All of the following statements are true about lab values in older adults except -
ANSWER-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 -
ANSWER-<140/80
THe pathophysiology of HF is due to - ANSWER-Inadequate cardiac output to
meet the metabolic and O2 demands of the body
The volume of air a patient to exhale for total duration of the test during
maximal effort is - ANSWER-FVC
According it the 2017 ACC HTN guidelines, normal BP is - ANSWER-<120/80
Functional abilities are best assessed by - ANSWER-Observed assessment of
function
LB is a 77 yo with chronic poorly controlled HTN. You know that goals include
prevention of target organ damage. During your eval you will assess for
evidence of - ANSWER-Left ventricular hypertrophy
,Aortic regurgitation requires medical treatment for early signs of HF with -
ANSWER-ACEi
The volume of air in the lungs at max inflation is - ANSWER-TLC (total lung
capacity)
Preferred amount of exercise for older adults is - ANSWER-30min/day of
aerobic exercise 5 days a week
You know the following statements regarding th pain of acute coronary
syndrome are true except - ANSWER-Present atypically more often in men than
women
Elderly patient presents with new onset of feeling heart race, fatigue. EKG
reveals Afib with rate >100. Patient also has a new tremor in both hands.
Which of the following would you suspect - ANSWER-Hyperthyroidism
Which patient is more likely to have osteoporosis - ANSWER-80 y/o.
Underweight male who smokes and has been on steroids for psoriasis
Post menopausal woman with osteoporosis is taking bisphosphonate daily po.
What action info statement would indicate she understood your instructions
regarding this med? - ANSWER-Take med with full glass of water when up in
the AM 30 min before other food and meds
60 y/o obese male has T2DM and lipid panel of TC= 250 HDL=32, LDL=165. You
teach him about his modifiable cardiac risk factors which include - ANSWER-
DM, obesity, hyperlipidemia
, OA of cervical and lumbar spine causes pain related to all of the following
except - ANSWER-Crystal deposition
In differentiating OA from chronic gout, pseudo gout, or septic arthritis, the
most valuable diagnostic study would be - ANSWER-Synovial fluid analysis
Patients with OA of the hip and knee often have a distinguishable gait
described as - ANSWER-Antalgic
Which of the following best describes pain associated with OA - ANSWER-
Begins upon arising and after prolonged weight bearing and or use of the joint
Joint effusions typically occurs later in the course of OA, especially in the -
ANSWER-Knee
You ordered CBC for your patient you suspect has polymyalgia rheumatica.
Which 2 clinical findings are common in patients with PMR - ANSWER-
Normochromic, normocytic anemia and thrombocytosis
You suspect your patient has PMR and now are concerned that they may have
Giant Cell Arteritis too. Which of the following 2 symptoms are most indicative
of GCA and PMR - ANSWER-Scalp tenderness and aching in shoulder and pelvic
girdle
63 yo Caucasian patient with PMR will begin tx corticosteroids until the
condition has resolved. You look over her records and it has been 2 years since
her last physical exam and any labs or diagnostic tests as she relocated and had
not yet ID'd a provider. In prioritizing your management plan your first orders
should include - ANSWER-Duel energy X-ray scan and updating immunizations
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