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1. The prevalence of depression in nursing home residents is living in the community. 1-2 times 2-3 times 3-4 times 5 times Correct ans - 3-4 Of the following, which one is the most useful clini... cal evaluation tool to assist in the diagnosis of dementia? Folstein's Mini-Mental Status Exam (MMSE) St. Louis University Mental Status Exam (SLUMS) Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) Correct ans - slums Which of the follow is a physiological change that occurs with aging Correct ans - prevalent and chronic disease The major impact of the physiological changes that occur with aging is: Reduced physiological reserve Reduced homeostatic mechanisms Impaired immunological response All of the above Correct ans - All of the above Polypharmacy is best described as taking: More than nine medications per day More than five medications per day Even a single medication if there is not a clear indication for its use When a drug is given to treat the side effect of another drug Correct ans - Even a single medication is not a clear indication for its use Polypharmacy ... Correct ans - critical prescribing? A nurse practitioner has to order a mammogram on a healthy no history patient. how frequently does she need it? Correct ans - 45-54 yearly, older than 54 is every 2 year The nurse practitioner knows that conducting a comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) is more beneficial for which of the following groups? 1. People between 60 and 70 years old. 2. People over 70 years old. 3. People classified as vulnerable older adults. 4. People over 55 years old. Correct ans - People classified as older adults, the vulnerable, frail elderly A patient with barriers to workout... Correct ans - depression which of the following is the most common nutritional disorder among adults living in a community Abnormal weight loss vit d deficiency obesity Correct ans - obesity, vitamin deficiency? preventive services which of the following is a major risk factor for decreased ability and functional impairment Correct ans - TD put obesity? Deprescribing; ratios? Correct ans - ? Atypical presentation of illness; acute abdomen pain? hyperthyroidism peptic ulcer depression urinary tract infection Correct ans - TD put urinary tract infection the nurse practitioner knows there is strong evidence that increased physical activity improves health and the quality of it. ... what helps with sleep disturbances? Correct ans - tai chi, walking, aquatherapy, biking [Show More]

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