Question 1

At present, which of the following is the gold standard for treatment of ischemic stroke?

Accepted Answer

A)  Angioplasty 
B)  Laser emulsification 
C)  Tissue plasminogen activator 
D)  Mechanical clot retrieval C

Question 2

Which of the following would be considered a positive result for the Mantoux test for tuberculosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Redness of 10 mm of induration 
B)  Swelling of 10 mm of induration 
C)  Redness of 12 mm of induration 
D)  Swelling of 12 mm of induration D

Question 3

When bacteria is the cause of community-acquired pneumonia, which of the following is the most common pathogen with about 50% of people with community-acquired pneumonia requiring hospitalization?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pneumococcus 
B)  Streptococcus 
C)  Staphylococcus 
D)  Monococcus B

Question 4

Squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus is associated with what medical condition?

Accepted Answer

A)  Malnutrition 
B)  Hiatal hernia 
C)  H.pylori infection 
D)  Reflux esophagitis

Question 5

H.pylori infection and used of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are the most common causes of what medical condition?

Accepted Answer

A)  Crohn's disease 
B)  Celiac disease 
C)  Peptic ulcer disease 
D)  Gastroesophageal reflux disease

Question 6

Combination therapy for treatment of hypertension in older adults allows for smaller doses of each drug and may help avoid side effects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Following a bladder treatment of Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) wash, the patient should be instructed to do which of the following with any urine passed in the first 6 hours after treatment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Inspect it for color/clarity. 
B)  Inspect it for bloody discharge. 
C)  Return it to the hospital for urinalysis. 
D)  Treat it with undiluted bleach.

Question 8

The risk of congestive heart failure in older adults doubles for those with blood pressures over what level?

Accepted Answer

A)  130/90 mmHg 
B)  140/90 mmHg 
C)  150/90 mmHg 
D)  160/90 mmHg

Question 9

Signs and symptoms of heart failure depend on whether the right ventricular ejection fraction is preserved or reduced.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Unstable angina may require hospitalization, whereas stable angina can be managed with medication and lifestyle modifications aimed at reducing the workload on the heart and the accompanying oxygen demand.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Older adults may not present with typical symptoms of bacterial pneumonia such as chills, fever, chest pain, productive cough, sweating, or dyspnea and instead may have which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nausea/vomiting 
B)  Confusion/delirium 
C)  Hypertension 
D)  Constipation

Question 12

Occasionally, tumors from what type of cancer will develop near the common bile duct, which will cause an obstruction that leads to jaundice that may allow for an earlier diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Esophageal cancer 
B)  Stomach cancer 
C)  Pancreatic cancer 
D)  Colon cancer

Question 13

When performing a gastrointestinal assessment, what symptom is suggestive of an obstruction?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anorexia 
B)  Vomiting 
C)  Hematemesis 
D)  Pain radiating to the back

Question 14

Which of the following is a manifestation of tumors on the right colon?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vomiting 
B)  Constipation 
C)  Bright red blood on surface of the stool 
D)  Dark red/mahogany colored blood mixed in the stool

Question 15

If left untreated, peripheral artery disease may eventually lead to impaired function and decreased quality of life, even when no leg symptoms are present.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Although the cardinal symptom of GERD is heartburn, older adults may rather complain of what type of atypical symptoms?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pulmonary conditions 
B)  Genitourinary conditions 
C)  Integumentary/skin conditions 
D)  Neuroendocrine conditions

Question 17

Morphine sulfate should be avoided as treatment for what medical condition because it increases the intraluminal pressures within the colon, causing symptoms to get worse?

Accepted Answer

A)  Diverticulitis 
B)  Constipation 
C)  Peptic ulcer disease 
D)  Gastroesophageal reflux disease

Question 18

Cases of bacterial pneumonia account for about half of all types of pneumonia and tend to be less severe than viral pneumonia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following is the cardinal symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dyspepsia 
B)  Dysphagia 
C)  Heartburn 
D)  Nausea/Vomiting

Question 20

Most cases of peripheral artery disease can be managed with lifestyle modifications similar to those involved with heart-healthy living.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 9: Management of Common Illnesses, Diseases, and Health Conditions

At present, which of the following is the gold standard for treatment of ischemic stroke?

Which of the following would be considered a positive result for the Mantoux test for tuberculosis?

When bacteria is the cause of community-acquired pneumonia, which of the following is the most common pathogen with about 50% of people with community-acquired pneumonia requiring hospitalization?

Squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus is associated with what medical condition?

H.pylori infection and used of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are the most common causes of what medical condition?

Combination therapy for treatment of hypertension in older adults allows for smaller doses of each drug and may help avoid side effects.

Following a bladder treatment of Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) wash, the patient should be instructed to do which of the following with any urine passed in the first 6 hours after treatment?

The risk of congestive heart failure in older adults doubles for those with blood pressures over what level?

Signs and symptoms of heart failure depend on whether the right ventricular ejection fraction is preserved or reduced.

Unstable angina may require hospitalization, whereas stable angina can be managed with medication and lifestyle modifications aimed at reducing the workload on the heart and the accompanying oxygen demand.

Older adults may not present with typical symptoms of bacterial pneumonia such as chills, fever, chest pain, productive cough, sweating, or dyspnea and instead may have which of the following?

Occasionally, tumors from what type of cancer will develop near the common bile duct, which will cause an obstruction that leads to jaundice that may allow for an earlier diagnosis?

When performing a gastrointestinal assessment, what symptom is suggestive of an obstruction?

Which of the following is a manifestation of tumors on the right colon?

If left untreated, peripheral artery disease may eventually lead to impaired function and decreased quality of life, even when no leg symptoms are present.

Although the cardinal symptom of GERD is heartburn, older adults may rather complain of what type of atypical symptoms?

Morphine sulfate should be avoided as treatment for what medical condition because it increases the intraluminal pressures within the colon, causing symptoms to get worse?

Cases of bacterial pneumonia account for about half of all types of pneumonia and tend to be less severe than viral pneumonia.

Which of the following is the cardinal symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease?

Most cases of peripheral artery disease can be managed with lifestyle modifications similar to those involved with heart-healthy living.