EXAM COVERAGE
NR 601 - Final Exam (Primary Care of the Maturing & Aged
Family)
Cardiovascular Disorders - Hypertension (JNC/ACC
guidelines), CAD, heart failure, atrial fibrillation
Respiratory Disorders - COPD, pneumonia, asthma
management in older adults
Endocrine Disorders - Type 2 diabetes (ADA standards),
thyroid disorders, osteoporosis
,Renal & GU Disorders - CKD stages, BPH, UTIs,
incontinence
Neurological Disorders - Dementia (Alzheimer's vs.
vascular), delirium, Parkinson's disease
Mental Health - Depression (GDS screening), anxiety,
polypharmacy risks
Musculoskeletal Disorders - Osteoarthritis, fracture risk,
fall prevention
Dermatologic Conditions - Pressure injuries, skin cancers,
age-related changes
Pharmacology in Older Adults - Beers Criteria, dosing
adjustments, adverse drug reactions
Preventive Care - USPSTF screenings, immunizations (flu,
pneumococcal, shingles)
,Diagnostic Interpretation - Labs (A1C, lipids, TSH), ECG
basics, imaging
Chronic Disease Management - Care coordination,
lifestyle modification, patient education
Ethical & Legal Considerations - Advanced directives,
capacity, elder abuse recognition
, A 56-year old male patient screened for diabetes has a
fasting plasma glucose level of 96mg/dl. The nurse
practitioner management plan includes:
a. repeat fasting plasma glucose in three years
b. prescribe Metformin 500mg po BID
c. repeat fasting plasma glucose in one year
d. refer to ophthalmology for eye exam
a. repeat fasting plasma glucose in three years