NR601 MIDTERM EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWER
TESTBANK ALL VERIFIED AND
GRADED A+
The symptoms of depression may encompass what 4 domains
Affect/mood, cognition, physiological, behavioral
What is transient insomnia
Lasts a few night, related to emotional issues, usually resolved without meds
when elderly adapts to or removes change
What is short-term insomnia
Lasts <1 month, related to acute medical/psychological condition or to
persistent situational stress
What is chronic insomnia
Lasts >1 month, results from age related changes in sleep or chronic
stressors.
What are some symptoms of polymyalgia rheumatica
,New onset stiffness/aching in neck, shoulders, pelvic girdle, unable to get out
of bed in the morning without extreme difficulty, difficulty lifting arms above
head
What are common lab findings in PMR
Elevated ESR and CRP, normochromic normocytic anemia, thrombocytosis
What is the treatment for PMR
If s.s are only of PMR and not of GCA as well, start low dose prednisone 10-
20mg daily and taper dose
What is osteoporosis
Skeletal disorder characterized by impaired bone strength that predispose to
increased risk of fracture
Primary osteoporosis
Due to aging, increased bone resorption reduced new bone formation
Secondary osteoporosis
Consequence of underlying medical condition/drug
What is a T-score of -2.5 indicative of
, Osteoporosis
What is a T-score of -1.0 to -2.5 indicative of
Osteopenia
What is a T-score of -1.0 or higher indicative of
Normal bone density
What is a Z-score of <-1.5 indicative of
Secondary cause of osteporosis
What is nocieceptive pain
Pain from nociceptive fibers in the periphery triggered by actual or potential
tissue damage. Pain is well-localized, stabbing, throbbing, achy
What is neuropathic pain
Direct neuronal injury, burning, tingling, lancinating. Often occurs in a
dermatomal pattern
Treatment goals for stage A HF are
Heart healthy lifestyle
QUESTIONS AND ANSWER
TESTBANK ALL VERIFIED AND
GRADED A+
The symptoms of depression may encompass what 4 domains
Affect/mood, cognition, physiological, behavioral
What is transient insomnia
Lasts a few night, related to emotional issues, usually resolved without meds
when elderly adapts to or removes change
What is short-term insomnia
Lasts <1 month, related to acute medical/psychological condition or to
persistent situational stress
What is chronic insomnia
Lasts >1 month, results from age related changes in sleep or chronic
stressors.
What are some symptoms of polymyalgia rheumatica
,New onset stiffness/aching in neck, shoulders, pelvic girdle, unable to get out
of bed in the morning without extreme difficulty, difficulty lifting arms above
head
What are common lab findings in PMR
Elevated ESR and CRP, normochromic normocytic anemia, thrombocytosis
What is the treatment for PMR
If s.s are only of PMR and not of GCA as well, start low dose prednisone 10-
20mg daily and taper dose
What is osteoporosis
Skeletal disorder characterized by impaired bone strength that predispose to
increased risk of fracture
Primary osteoporosis
Due to aging, increased bone resorption reduced new bone formation
Secondary osteoporosis
Consequence of underlying medical condition/drug
What is a T-score of -2.5 indicative of
, Osteoporosis
What is a T-score of -1.0 to -2.5 indicative of
Osteopenia
What is a T-score of -1.0 or higher indicative of
Normal bone density
What is a Z-score of <-1.5 indicative of
Secondary cause of osteporosis
What is nocieceptive pain
Pain from nociceptive fibers in the periphery triggered by actual or potential
tissue damage. Pain is well-localized, stabbing, throbbing, achy
What is neuropathic pain
Direct neuronal injury, burning, tingling, lancinating. Often occurs in a
dermatomal pattern
Treatment goals for stage A HF are
Heart healthy lifestyle
