Select the correct answer: A 68-year-old adult with a histo…
Select the correct answer: A 68-year-old adult with a history of hypertension and myocardial infarction presents for an annual Medicare Wellness exam. The patient showed evidence of mild cognitive impairment at age 65 year during the Welcome to Medicare exam. These findings were unchanged during the past two years’ wellness exams and during regular follow-up visits for hypertension during the past year. During today’s wellness exam, the primary care nurse practitioner (NP) notes that the client’s performance on cognitive assessment screenings has slightly deteriorated since the last regular healthcare visit. In planning a clinical work-up for this patient, the NP establishes a working diagnosis of:
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Select the correct answer: An 81-year-old patient who was recently admitted to a rehabilitation facility following a hip fracture was prescribed diphenhydramine (Benedryl) to assist with sleep by a covering provider. During today’s rounds, staff report that the patient is complaining of constipation and dry mouth. The staff has also noted some periods of mild confusion in this patient. These effects are likely a result of:
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