Mrs. A 65 year told , presented to the office last weeek. A review of her chart reveals she smokes 1 pack
of cigarettes a day, and drinks 2 beers every evening since she retired. She does not exercise, she likes to
sit and knit. As part of health maintenance, a DEXA was ordered. you have received the results. A T score
of -2.0 is considered - CORRECT ANSWER osteopenia
MJ a 68 year old man who prsents to your practice for a physical. MJ HAS 2 DIABETES MELLITUS, smokes
1/2 pack of cigarettes a day, his BMI is 30. No other diagnosis, no current complains. According to the
AHA/ACC guidelines, Jm is Stage A. Treatment goals for MJ include - CORRECT ANSWER Hearth
healthy lifestyle
You have completed the first follow up visit for a new COPD patient who is in stable condition. The
patients asks how often he needs to follow up for COPD. NP states COPD patients should return for
follow up eval.. - CORRECT ANSWER every 3-6 months
Which of the following best describes the pain associated with osteoarthritis? - CORRECT ANSWER
Pain is persistent and motion can be limited in the affected joint
The goals of COPD pharmacological therapy include all except - CORRECT ANSWER reverse
obstruction
a 62 year old male is new to the practice. he was previously diagnosed with stage B HF. According to the
week 2 heart failure lecture, you will be looking at the following medication classes to ensure
appropriate treatment of HF? - CORRECT ANSWER Beta, Statin, ACE/ARB.
The NP orders a bilateral wrist x-ray on a 69 year old gentleman complaining of pain in both wrist for the
past 6 weeks, not related to known trauma. the NP suspects onset RA. To guide treatment, the NP is
looking for which radiographic finding? - CORRECT ANSWER Soft tissue swelling
An effective exercise therapy for RA is - CORRECT ANSWER water exercise programs