Adult-Gerontology CNS Test Chronic Disease Management

Question 1

According to JNC 8 guidelines, what is the blood pressure target for adults aged 60 and above without diabetes or CKD?

Accepted Answer

Less than 150/90 mmHg

Answer

Less than 120/80 mmHg

Answer

Less than 140/80 mmHg

Answer

Less than 160/100 mmHg

Question 2

Which HbA1c target does the ADA recommend for frail older adults with complex health conditions and type 2 diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Less than 8.0%

Answer

Less than 6.5%

Answer

Less than 7.0%

Answer

Less than 9.0%

Question 3

A patient has a COPD GOLD Stage III classification. What does this indicate about their lung function?

Accepted Answer

Severe airflow limitation with FEV1 30 to 49%

Answer

Mild airflow limitation with FEV1 80% or greater

Answer

Moderate airflow limitation with FEV1 50 to 79%

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Very severe airflow limitation with FEV1 less than 30%

Question 4

Which lifestyle modification has the greatest evidence-based impact on reducing blood pressure in older adults with hypertension?

Accepted Answer

DASH diet adherence

Answer

Caffeine reduction

Answer

Vitamin D supplementation

Answer

Stress reduction alone

Question 5

What is the recommended screening interval for colorectal cancer using colonoscopy in average-risk adults aged 50 to 75?

Accepted Answer

Every 10 years

Answer

Every year

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Every 5 years

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Every 3 years

Question 6

A CNS manages a patient with systolic heart failure with an EF of 35%. Which medication class improves mortality outcomes?

Accepted Answer

Beta-blockers

Answer

Digoxin

Answer

Loop diuretics

Answer

Nitrates