Post-physical Exam Discussion with the Older Adult
About the Lecture
The lecture Post-physical Exam Discussion with the Older Adult by Kimberly Posey, AGPCNP-BC, DNP, PhD, GS-C is from the course Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment.
Included Quiz Questions
Which screening tool assesses daytime sleepiness and is commonly used for sleep apnea evaluation?
- Epworth Sleepiness Scale
- CAGE Questionnaire
- Hamilton Rating Scale
- Beck Depression Inventory
- Glasgow Coma Scale
What is the recommended blood pressure target for a patient with hypertension and established heart disease?
- Less than 130/80 mmHg
- Less than 140/90 mmHg
- Less than 120/70 mmHg
- Less than 150/95 mmHg
- Less than 135/85 mmHg
Which combination of characteristics indicates an increased risk for osteoporosis?
- Fair skin, red hair, positive family history
- Dark skin, brown hair, negative family history
- Olive skin, black hair, positive family history
- Fair skin, brown hair, negative family history
- Dark skin, red hair, positive family history
What is a key consideration when reviewing medications in elderly patients?
- Opportunity for deprescribing unnecessary medications
- Adding preventive medications
- Switching all medications to brand names
- Increasing dosages for better efficacy
- Converting all medications to extended-release forms
Which test specifically assesses balance and proprioception in neurological examination?
- Romberg test
- Babinski test
- Patrick test
- Straight leg raise test
- Phalen test
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Author of lecture Post-physical Exam Discussion with the Older Adult
Kimberly Posey, AGPCNP-BC, DNP, PhD, GS-C
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