An 84-year-old woman complains of nausea and vomiting for the past 3 days. She is at high risk for delirium. Which of the following interventions may prevent the onset of delirium?- Skildor

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Question 1 of 5

An 84-year-old woman complains of nausea and vomiting for the past 3 days. She is at high risk for delirium. Which of the following interventions may prevent the onset of delirium?

A. Early mobilization B. Ensuring 6 hours of uninterrupted sleep per night C. Treating volume depletion D. Treating anxiety with lorazepam

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Anxiety treatment with lorazepam may not help in preventing delirium and could worsen cognitive decline in some cases.

Question 2 of 5

What is the appropriate prophylactic medication for an 18-year-old woman with a past medical history of migraine headaches?

A. Sumatriptan (Imitrex) B. Propranolol (Inderal) C. Ibuprofen (Motrin) D. Dihydroergotamine (DHE)

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Propranolol is commonly prescribed for migraine prophylaxis in young adults.

Question 3 of 5

An 85-year-old man with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease presents to your office with his daughter with the complaint of new onset chest pain, shortness of breath, and cough. He is clearly tachypneic and has tactile fremitus and egophony and crackles heard at the right lung base. His daughter just wants you to give him an antibiotic pill so that she can take him home. You are concerned that he might need to be hospitalized and require IV antibiotics. What statement is true?

A. All older adults with pneumonia must be treated for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and Pseudomonas infection. B. Treatment decisions for pneumonia are based on its severity, the presence of comorbid illnesses, and a prior history of MRSA or Pseudomonas respiratory infection. C. All older adults with pneumonia must be treated in hospital. D. Pulse oximetry, respiratory rate, and chest radiography would not be helpful for the diagnosis and management of pneumonia in older adults.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Pneumonia management in older adults is influenced by severity and comorbidities.

Question 4 of 5

Which condition is associated with end-stage renal disease in pediatric patients and requires recombinant erythropoietin treatment?

A. Osteodystrophy B. Hyperkalemia C. Hypertension D. Anemia

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Anemia is commonly treated with recombinant erythropoietin in pediatric patients with end-stage renal disease.

Question 5 of 5

Since passage of the ACA in 2010, the following are true about payments changes except:

A. Beneficiaries no longer have cost sharing for preventive services B. Providers in Medicare Advantage will be paid higher fees C. The coverage gap known as the donut hole in Part D will be reduced over time D. Hospitals have incentives to prevent readmission and coordinate care more effectively

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Medicare Advantage providers are paid lower fees compared to traditional Medicare.

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