Miriam is 67 years old and in good health. Based on what you know about the general needs of the various gerontological age categories, which of the following is most likely to be a need that Miriam experiences now? Group of answer choices Assistance with activities of daily living In-home nursing care A program at […]

Your neighbor, Brenda, who is an older adult, is obese and recently had knee surgery. As you are sitting on the front porch with her, she complains that her leg is warm, tender, swollen, and painful. You notice bluish-red color to the leg. Which of the following age-related conditions is Brenda most likely experiencing? Group […]

Demis is 55 years old and used to live with his mother. He bought a life insurance 5 years ago and named his mother a primary beneficiary and his uncle Dechasaa a contingent beneficiary. Demis recently passed away and both his mother and uncle predeceased him. Who will take the death benefit of his life […]

Your Uncle Mel, who is 75 years old, complains of feeling tired all the time. You can tell that he has lost weight recently and appears apathetic and depressed. His wife tells you that he has had a low-grade fever for several months and an occasional cough. Which age-related disorder of the respiratory system do […]

John Budd is a 62-year-old man who experienced chest pain at work and was brought to the Emergency Room (ER) by ambulance. You have been asked to see him. ohn is alone. It is 14:00 hours. The paramedic hands over as follows: “62-year-old male, central chest pain at rest at work today at 13:00 hours, […]

what investigation can be ordered John Budd is a 62-year-old man who experienced chest pain at work and was brought to the Emergency Room (ER) by ambulance. You have been asked to see him. ohn is alone. It is 14:00 hours. The paramedic hands over as follows: “62-year-old male, central chest pain at rest at […]

A 60-year-old man presents to the clinic with toenail changes that have been progressively worsening over the past year. The patient’s medical history is notable for type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and osteoarthritis. Current medications include metformin, lisinopril, and ibuprofen. Vital signs include a temperature of 98.2°F, heart rate of 76 beats per minute, and […]

A 34-year-old woman presents to the clinic for evaluation of a problem with her skin. She reports intermittent breakouts with associated redness to her cheeks and nose. She is very frustrated, as she never had issues with acne as a teenager. She has tried avoiding sunlight and cosmetics, as these tend to worsen the condition. […]

A 28-year-old woman presents with complaints of a rash to her face. The affected area is not painful or pruritic, and she reports it has been getting progressively more noticeable over the summer months. She reports no past medical history. She started an oral contraceptive pill 2 months ago. She reports no fever or chills. […]

A 34-year-old woman with a history of hypertension and chronic hepatitis C presents to her primary care provider with pruritic skin discolorations on her lower extremities. Physical exam reveals the lesions above. Which of the following is the most appropriate management of this condition? Oral cephalexin Oral prednisone Topical betamethasone Topical clotrimazole Topical emollients