Question 1
Which requirement regarding prescriptive privilege is granted to APRNs in all states?
Select one.
Question options:
A) Need for countersignatures by physicians
B) Additional medication training
C) Statutory independent prescribing authority
D) Certification in prescription drug administration
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All states grant prescribing authority to APRNs. Some states require that APRNs have additional
training to obtain prescriptive privileges.
Question 2
Which of the following is a normal age-related laboratory change? Select one.
Question options:
A) Increase in erythrocyte sedimentation rate
B) Decrease in urine protein
C) Decreased blood urea nitrogen
D) Increase in hematocrit
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It is expected that there can be an increase in erythrocyte sedimentation rate with aging. Blood urea nitrogen in o
due to decrease in glomerular filtration rate and cardiac output. A slight decrease can be seen in hematocrit due
,and a slight increase is seen in urine protein due to kidney changes with age, urinary tract infection, renal patholo
Question 3
Which theory regarding the aging process is linked to cancer and Alzheimer's disease?
Select one.
Question options:
A) Telomere shortening
B) Oxidative damage
C) Replicating senescence
D) Weakening of the immune system
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Oxidative damage is the cumulative result of the aerobic metabolism, which generates chemicals called free radi
interact with other chemicals in the body and cause damage to cells. Oxidative damage has been linked to severa
cancer and Alzheimer's disease.
Question 4
Clinicians should ask older adults about their end-of-life plans when older patients are:
Select one.
Question options:
A) Undergoing an outpatient procedure
B) Recovering from surgery
C) Coming in for a problem outpatient visit
D) Receiving an emergency procedure
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, Older adults should be asked about their end-of-life (EOL) preparations at annual office visits, when entering the
undergoing an outpatient procedure.
Question 5
Which of the following is true regarding old age and life expectancy? Select one.
Question options:
A) The human life cycle is mostly consistent throughout the world.
B) The life expectancy in the United States exceeds all other countries.
C) It is always defined as an adult aged 65 and older.
D) Old age is not a definite biological state.
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Old age is not a definite biological stage, as the chronological age denoted as old age varies culturally and histor
always, an older adult is one who is aged 65 or older because life expectancy in the United States exceeds that of
—other countries.
Question 6
Which element is a primary focus of healthcare reform? Select one.
Question options:
A) Illness management
B) Fee-for-service
C) Bankruptcy reduction
D) Disease prevention
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The Affordable Care Act (ACA) contains nine titles, each addressing an essential component of reform:
Which requirement regarding prescriptive privilege is granted to APRNs in all states?
Select one.
Question options:
A) Need for countersignatures by physicians
B) Additional medication training
C) Statutory independent prescribing authority
D) Certification in prescription drug administration
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All states grant prescribing authority to APRNs. Some states require that APRNs have additional
training to obtain prescriptive privileges.
Question 2
Which of the following is a normal age-related laboratory change? Select one.
Question options:
A) Increase in erythrocyte sedimentation rate
B) Decrease in urine protein
C) Decreased blood urea nitrogen
D) Increase in hematocrit
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It is expected that there can be an increase in erythrocyte sedimentation rate with aging. Blood urea nitrogen in o
due to decrease in glomerular filtration rate and cardiac output. A slight decrease can be seen in hematocrit due
,and a slight increase is seen in urine protein due to kidney changes with age, urinary tract infection, renal patholo
Question 3
Which theory regarding the aging process is linked to cancer and Alzheimer's disease?
Select one.
Question options:
A) Telomere shortening
B) Oxidative damage
C) Replicating senescence
D) Weakening of the immune system
Hide question 3 feedback
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Oxidative damage is the cumulative result of the aerobic metabolism, which generates chemicals called free radi
interact with other chemicals in the body and cause damage to cells. Oxidative damage has been linked to severa
cancer and Alzheimer's disease.
Question 4
Clinicians should ask older adults about their end-of-life plans when older patients are:
Select one.
Question options:
A) Undergoing an outpatient procedure
B) Recovering from surgery
C) Coming in for a problem outpatient visit
D) Receiving an emergency procedure
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, Older adults should be asked about their end-of-life (EOL) preparations at annual office visits, when entering the
undergoing an outpatient procedure.
Question 5
Which of the following is true regarding old age and life expectancy? Select one.
Question options:
A) The human life cycle is mostly consistent throughout the world.
B) The life expectancy in the United States exceeds all other countries.
C) It is always defined as an adult aged 65 and older.
D) Old age is not a definite biological state.
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Old age is not a definite biological stage, as the chronological age denoted as old age varies culturally and histor
always, an older adult is one who is aged 65 or older because life expectancy in the United States exceeds that of
—other countries.
Question 6
Which element is a primary focus of healthcare reform? Select one.
Question options:
A) Illness management
B) Fee-for-service
C) Bankruptcy reduction
D) Disease prevention
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The Affordable Care Act (ACA) contains nine titles, each addressing an essential component of reform:
