Introductory Clinical Pharmacology 12th Edition Susan M Ford Test Bank
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An older woman recently moved to the United States from the Middle East. She does
not like to drink cow's milk or eat most cheeses. What is a culturally acceptable food
that would best help meet the need for calcium?
ch.6 - CORRECT ANSWERS-Yogurt
An older man who lives alone is placed on a sodium restricted diet because of heart
failure. He asks you to help him make good diet choices. Which foods should he avoid?
(Select all that apply.)
ch. 6 - CORRECT ANSWERS-Canned tomato soup
Deli bologna or ham
Frozen spaghetti dinner
An 85-year-old woman is admitted to the hospital. Clinical indicators of inadequate
nutrition include: (Select all that apply.)
ch. 6 - CORRECT ANSWERS-Thin, brittle hair
Hemoglobin 10.2 g/dL; Hematocrit 45%
Pale conjunctiva
An older adult is taking furosemide to reduce edema. Dietary teaching would best
include increasing the intake of which foods? (Select all that apply.)
ch. 6 - CORRECT ANSWERS-Bananas
Apple juice
Oranges
Milk
An older nursing home resident has poor skin turgor, dry mucous membranes, and very
concentrated urine. What are the best directions to give to the nursing assistant?
(Select all that apply.)
ch. 6 - CORRECT ANSWERS-Offer smaller amounts of fluids every hour during the
day.
Identify the beverages that the resident prefers.
Following an appointment with the primary care provider, the nurse is performing patient
education to an independent living older adult about a newly prescribed medication.
Which factor is most likely to interfere with the effectiveness of this process?
ch. 7 - CORRECT ANSWERS-The nurse is in a hurry.
What is an example of a medication that can be crushed?
ch. 7 - CORRECT ANSWERS-A calcium tablet
, You are administering medication through a transdermal patch. What are some
precautions? (Select all that apply.)
ch. 7 - CORRECT ANSWERS-Remove all old patches before applying a new patch.
Cleanse the skin after removing an old patch.
Verify the dosage strength of the patch.
Wear gloves.
Your older female patient is complaining because she is having frequent UTIs. Which
normal age-related change is most likely to be a contributing factor?
ch. 3 - CORRECT ANSWERS-Decreased bladder muscle tone
Which are normal age-related changes? (Select all that apply.)
ch. 3 - CORRECT ANSWERS-1 Decreased visual acuity
4 Increased gastric pH
8 Decreased serum albumin
10 Decreased rate of peristalsis
What are patients who have had Parkinson disease for 10 years likely to exhibit?
(Select all that apply.)
ch. 3 - CORRECT ANSWERS-1 Rigidity and tremors when at rest
3 Dementia
An older adult is coming to your clinic for treatment for a gastric ulcer. Which treatment
would the nurse expect to be ordered?
ch.3 - CORRECT ANSWERS-Antibiotics
What should the nurse explain when discussing expected changes in the female
reproductive system to an older adult?
ch. 3 - CORRECT ANSWERS-Production of vaginal secretions decreases
The nurse performs a skin assessment of an older adult. Which finding is abnormal and
needs to be reported?
ch. 3 - CORRECT ANSWERS-A dark, elevated patch that bleeds when touched
The nurse encourages the patient to maintain a steady weight in the recommended
range to decrease risk of which common endocrine disease observed in older adults?
ch. 3 - CORRECT ANSWERS-Diabetes mellitus
What is the activity that best promotes health maintenance for the typical older adult?
ch. 4 - CORRECT ANSWERS-One 30-minute walk, 3 to 5 times a week
The nurse recognizes that regular dental visits are:
ch.4 - CORRECT ANSWERS-Recommended on a yearly basis for all older adults, even
those with dentures.
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