Aanp Test 2 For Boards Study Guide Questions And Correct Answers

A 66-year-old male patient has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. You understand that the disease varies from person to person but that the signs and symptoms include all but which of the following? pill-rolling tremor akathisia muscular rigidity with masked facies cog-wheel rigidity {Ans: Correct answer: akathisia Akathisia is a movement disorder that is characterized by a feeling of inner restlessness and a need to be in constant motion. Bradykinesia, on the other hand, is a reduction in the ability to initiate voluntary movement which is typical in Parkinson's patients. Cog-wheel rigidity and muscular rigidity with masked facies as well as pill rolling tremors are all symptoms of Parkinson disease.}In terms of blood pressure control, in patients aged 60 years and older, treatment for hypertension should be started when SBP ≥ 150 and DBP ≥ 90 SBP ≥ 120 and DBP ≥ 90 SBP ≥ 110 and DBP ≥ 80 SBP ≥ 150 and DBP ≥ 80 {Ans: Correct Answer: SBP ≥ 150 and DBP ≥ 90 In patients aged 60 years and older, treatment for hypertension should be started when SBP ≥ 150 and DBP ≥ 90. After initiation of pharmacological treatment, the patient should be reevaluated