NURS6301
Adult Gerontology Primary Care 1
Comprehensive Finals Review (Qns & Ans)
2025
1. Which of the following is a common risk factor for
hypertension in older adults?
- A) High sodium intake
- B) Low potassium intake
- C) Sedentary lifestyle
- D) All of the above
- ANS: D) All of the above
©2024/2025
, - Rationale: High sodium intake, low potassium intake, and a
sedentary lifestyle are all common risk factors for hypertension in
older adults.
2. What is the most appropriate initial diagnostic test for
evaluating a patient with suspected chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease (COPD)?
- A) Chest X-ray
- B) Spirometry
- C) Arterial blood gas analysis
- D) CT scan
- ANS: B) Spirometry
- Rationale: Spirometry is the most appropriate initial
diagnostic test for evaluating suspected COPD as it measures lung
function and helps confirm the diagnosis.
3. Which of the following medications is commonly used to
manage osteoporosis in postmenopausal women?
- A) Bisphosphonates
- B) Beta-blockers
- C) Statins
- D) Diuretics
- ANS: A) Bisphosphonates
©2024/2025
, - Rationale: Bisphosphonates are commonly used to manage
osteoporosis by slowing bone resorption and increasing bone
density in postmenopausal women.
Fill-in-the-Blank Questions
4. The __________ test is used to screen for colorectal cancer in
adults aged 50 years and older.
- ANS: Fecal occult blood
- Rationale: The fecal occult blood test is used to screen for
colorectal cancer by detecting hidden blood in the stool.
5. In older adults, a decrease in __________ function can lead to
increased sensitivity to medications and a higher risk of adverse
drug reactions.
- ANS: Renal
- Rationale: Decreased renal function in older adults can lead
to reduced drug clearance, increased sensitivity to medications,
and a higher risk of adverse drug reactions.
6. The __________ scale is commonly used to assess functional
status and independence in older adults.
- ANS: Katz Index of Independence in Activities of Daily
Living (ADL)
©2024/2025
Adult Gerontology Primary Care 1
Comprehensive Finals Review (Qns & Ans)
2025
1. Which of the following is a common risk factor for
hypertension in older adults?
- A) High sodium intake
- B) Low potassium intake
- C) Sedentary lifestyle
- D) All of the above
- ANS: D) All of the above
©2024/2025
, - Rationale: High sodium intake, low potassium intake, and a
sedentary lifestyle are all common risk factors for hypertension in
older adults.
2. What is the most appropriate initial diagnostic test for
evaluating a patient with suspected chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease (COPD)?
- A) Chest X-ray
- B) Spirometry
- C) Arterial blood gas analysis
- D) CT scan
- ANS: B) Spirometry
- Rationale: Spirometry is the most appropriate initial
diagnostic test for evaluating suspected COPD as it measures lung
function and helps confirm the diagnosis.
3. Which of the following medications is commonly used to
manage osteoporosis in postmenopausal women?
- A) Bisphosphonates
- B) Beta-blockers
- C) Statins
- D) Diuretics
- ANS: A) Bisphosphonates
©2024/2025
, - Rationale: Bisphosphonates are commonly used to manage
osteoporosis by slowing bone resorption and increasing bone
density in postmenopausal women.
Fill-in-the-Blank Questions
4. The __________ test is used to screen for colorectal cancer in
adults aged 50 years and older.
- ANS: Fecal occult blood
- Rationale: The fecal occult blood test is used to screen for
colorectal cancer by detecting hidden blood in the stool.
5. In older adults, a decrease in __________ function can lead to
increased sensitivity to medications and a higher risk of adverse
drug reactions.
- ANS: Renal
- Rationale: Decreased renal function in older adults can lead
to reduced drug clearance, increased sensitivity to medications,
and a higher risk of adverse drug reactions.
6. The __________ scale is commonly used to assess functional
status and independence in older adults.
- ANS: Katz Index of Independence in Activities of Daily
Living (ADL)
©2024/2025
