NRNP6540 2021 May Week 10 Knowledge Check Latest

NRNP6540 Advanced Practice Care of Older Adults

Week 10 Knowledge Check   

Question 1Describe the difference between bursitis and tendinitis.

Question 2Your 68-year-old male complains of a hot, swollen, reddened MTP joint of the great toe. What is your primary diagnosis?

Question 3Name symptoms and PE findings a patient would have for a suspected fracture after falling off of a stepladder in her home, now with 6/10 pain in her back and hip. List at least four.

Question 4Which drug/s are FDA approved for treatment of peripheral neuropathy?

Question 5Describe two preferred treatments for restless leg syndrome (RLS).

Question 6Identify at least three validated screening tests for cognitive impairment.

Question 7 Briefly describe three treatments for symptom control of rheumatoid arthritis.

Question 8Beth is an 82-year-old female who complains of morning joint stiffness that improves after 30 minutes; and joint stiffness that improves with mild activity. On clinical exam you find Heberden’ s nodes of her DIP joints, and joint crepitus. What type of arthritis would you diagnose her with, and which joints are most affected?

Question 9 How soon should a patient be treated for an acute gout attack?

Question 10Your 72-year-old patient has complaints of morning stiffness greater than 1 hour; joint swelling and pain, especially at the small joints of the hands, wrists, and feet; symmetrical inflammatory polyarthritis. List at least three differential diagnoses you will explore for this patient.