NU 176 Geriatrics Hudson Exam 3: (Latest 2026/2027 Update) Age-Related
Reproductive Changes, Cancers, Arthritis, Osteoporosis, Neurological
Disorders, CVA, Sensory Changes, Glaucoma, Cataracts, Macular
Degeneration | Q&A | Grade A | 100% Correct (Verified Answers) – Nursing
Program
Comprehensive Review: Reproductive Aging, Vaginitis, Prostate/Breast/Endometrial Cancers, RA vs
Osteoarthritis, Parkinson's Disease, Ischemic/Hemorrhagic Stroke, Hearing Aid Care, Glaucoma
Treatment, Cataract Surgery, Macular Degeneration, CAUTION Cancer Signs
Subject: Geriatric Nursing / Medical-Surgical Nursing
Source: NU 176 Geriatrics Hudson Exam 3 Blueprint
Format: Q&A Guide with Clinical Rationale & Evidence-Based Practice
Question 1
What are the age-related reproductive changes in men?
Answer:
Low sperm count, muscle tissue replaced with connective tissue, less capacity to retain fluids,
erectile dysfunction (ED), benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
CORRECT ANSWER
Low sperm count, muscle tissue replaced with connective tissue, less capacity to retain
fluids, ED, BPH
RATIONALE
• Testosterone decreases gradually with age, affecting libido, muscle mass, and bone density.
• BPH is common in men over 50, causing urinary hesitancy, frequency, and nocturia.
,Question 2
What are the age-related reproductive changes in women?
Answer: Atrophy, hypertrophy, fragile/thin vagina, dryness, more susceptible to irritation and
infection.
CORRECT ANSWER
Atrophy, hypertrophy, fragile/thin vagina, dryness, more susceptible to irritation and
infection
RATIONALE
• Postmenopausal estrogen decline causes vaginal atrophy (thinning, drying, loss of elasticity).
• Increased risk of vaginitis, UTIs, and dyspareunia (painful intercourse).
Question 3
What is vaginitis?
Answer: Inflammation of the vagina.
CORRECT ANSWER
Inflammation of the vagina
RATIONALE
• Vaginitis can be caused by bacterial, fungal, or parasitic infections, or chemical irritation.
• Atrophic vaginitis is common in postmenopausal women due to low estrogen.
, Question 4
What causes vaginitis?
Answer: Poor hygiene, parasites, bacteria, yeast, estrogen deficiency.
CORRECT ANSWER
Poor hygiene, parasites, bacteria, yeast, estrogen deficiency
RATIONALE
• Bacterial vaginosis is most common; Candida albicans causes yeast infections.
• Atrophic vaginitis responds to topical estrogen therapy.
Question 5
What are the signs and symptoms of vaginitis?
Answer: Vaginal discharge, odor, pruritus, and/or discomfort.
CORRECT ANSWER
Vaginal discharge, odor, pruritus, and/or discomfort
RATIONALE
• Discharge characteristics vary by cause: bacterial (fishy odor), yeast (thick white, cottage cheese),
trichomoniasis (yellow-green, frothy).
• Pruritus is common with yeast infections.
Reproductive Changes, Cancers, Arthritis, Osteoporosis, Neurological
Disorders, CVA, Sensory Changes, Glaucoma, Cataracts, Macular
Degeneration | Q&A | Grade A | 100% Correct (Verified Answers) – Nursing
Program
Comprehensive Review: Reproductive Aging, Vaginitis, Prostate/Breast/Endometrial Cancers, RA vs
Osteoarthritis, Parkinson's Disease, Ischemic/Hemorrhagic Stroke, Hearing Aid Care, Glaucoma
Treatment, Cataract Surgery, Macular Degeneration, CAUTION Cancer Signs
Subject: Geriatric Nursing / Medical-Surgical Nursing
Source: NU 176 Geriatrics Hudson Exam 3 Blueprint
Format: Q&A Guide with Clinical Rationale & Evidence-Based Practice
Question 1
What are the age-related reproductive changes in men?
Answer:
Low sperm count, muscle tissue replaced with connective tissue, less capacity to retain fluids,
erectile dysfunction (ED), benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
CORRECT ANSWER
Low sperm count, muscle tissue replaced with connective tissue, less capacity to retain
fluids, ED, BPH
RATIONALE
• Testosterone decreases gradually with age, affecting libido, muscle mass, and bone density.
• BPH is common in men over 50, causing urinary hesitancy, frequency, and nocturia.
,Question 2
What are the age-related reproductive changes in women?
Answer: Atrophy, hypertrophy, fragile/thin vagina, dryness, more susceptible to irritation and
infection.
CORRECT ANSWER
Atrophy, hypertrophy, fragile/thin vagina, dryness, more susceptible to irritation and
infection
RATIONALE
• Postmenopausal estrogen decline causes vaginal atrophy (thinning, drying, loss of elasticity).
• Increased risk of vaginitis, UTIs, and dyspareunia (painful intercourse).
Question 3
What is vaginitis?
Answer: Inflammation of the vagina.
CORRECT ANSWER
Inflammation of the vagina
RATIONALE
• Vaginitis can be caused by bacterial, fungal, or parasitic infections, or chemical irritation.
• Atrophic vaginitis is common in postmenopausal women due to low estrogen.
, Question 4
What causes vaginitis?
Answer: Poor hygiene, parasites, bacteria, yeast, estrogen deficiency.
CORRECT ANSWER
Poor hygiene, parasites, bacteria, yeast, estrogen deficiency
RATIONALE
• Bacterial vaginosis is most common; Candida albicans causes yeast infections.
• Atrophic vaginitis responds to topical estrogen therapy.
Question 5
What are the signs and symptoms of vaginitis?
Answer: Vaginal discharge, odor, pruritus, and/or discomfort.
CORRECT ANSWER
Vaginal discharge, odor, pruritus, and/or discomfort
RATIONALE
• Discharge characteristics vary by cause: bacterial (fishy odor), yeast (thick white, cottage cheese),
trichomoniasis (yellow-green, frothy).
• Pruritus is common with yeast infections.
