Exam (elaborations) NURSING N674 Week 12 Exam 3, Questions And Answers.

Exam (elaborations) NURSING N674 Week 12 Exam 3, Questions And Answers.Question 1 0 / 0.75 pts Your patient is a 79 year old woman with DM-2 for 20 years, and also has a history of heart failure. The goal for her A1C is: 7% You Answered 7.5% Correct Answer 8% 8.5% Question 2 0.75 / 0.75 pts What has been the major reason for the decline in the death rate from cardiovascular disease in the US? new technology improved pharmacology better surgical techniques Correct! risk factor reduction Question 3 0 / 0.75 pts A 45-year-old otherwise healthy Latina woman patient has had four BP readings in the past 6 months ranging from 145–155/79–82. What treatment do you recommend at this time? You Answered Advise to try lifestyle modifications for 6 months and then reassess. Ask her to check BPs at home for 6 months and return to clinic with these values. Correct Answer Advise on lifestyle modifications and start a low dose of an antihypertensive such as an ACEI or diuretic. Screen for white coat hypertension. Question 4 0.75 / 0.75 pts Elevated diastolic BP is a stronger risk factor for cardiovascular disease than elevated systolic BP. True Correct! False Question 5 0.75 / 0.75 pts Increased risk of thyroid disorder is found in individuals who are: Obese hypertensive treated with systemic corticosteroids Correct! the elderly Question 6 0.75 / 0.75 pts In an older adult, the greatest risk of long-term complication is associated with fracture of the: