1. A 68 year old female is diagnosed with hypothyroidism. Signs and symptoms of

hypothyroidism include:

a. Tachycardia

b. Weight gain

c. Diarrhea

d. Nausea

2. Changes in the gastrointestinal system normally associated with aging include:

a. decreased production of the intrinsic factor

b. increased absorption of nutrients in the intestines

c. increased incidence of cholethiasis

d. decreased gastrointestinal motility

3. A client who has just been diagnosed with hypertension also smokes and diabetes

mellitus. The nurse would question an order for which of the following antihypertensive

medications?

a. Diltiazem (Cardizem)

b. Propanol (Inderal)

c. Prazosin (Minipress)

d. Furosemaide (Lasix)

4. Which of the following controllable risk factors for coronary artery disease (CAD)

appears most closely linked to the development of the disease?

a. Age

b. Medication usage

c. High cholesterol levels

d. Gender