Chapter 41 - Assisting in Geriatrics
___________ result(s) from weakening and stretching of the venous walls.
Varicose Veins
The prevention and treatment of osteoporosis include
Weight-bearing exercises, Fosamax, and Calcitonin.
Aging persons are more susceptible to heat stroke because
the number of sweat glands decreases over time.
Urinary incontinence is a common problem in aging people because
Frequent infections increase urgency.
Which of following is/are true of age-related vision changes?
Glare is a serious problem, and Individuals have difficulty adjusting to abrupt changes in light.
Which of the following is caused by increasing pressure inside the eye?
Glaucoma
The most frequent health problems in the elderly include all of the following except
Graves' disease.
What is ranked as the leading cause of death among men and women?
Heart disease
________ is the leading cause of death among men and women.
Heart disease.
Men can experience problems with sexual function as they age because of
Antihypertensive medications, diabetes mellitus, and vascular disease.
Medications used to treat AD include
Aricept and Exelon
Over time, vessel walls thicken and become less elastic because of the calcification and buildup of connective tissue in which condition?
Arteriosclerosis
Which of the following is associated with glaucoma?
Blockage of the outflow of aqueous humor causing an increase in intraocular pressure.
The pathology of Alzheimer's disease is associated with the
Buildup of amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles in the brain.
Medications that may contribute to constipation include
Calcium, and Antidepressants.
Which of the following is a clouding of the lens of the eye?
Cataract
A protein that forms the inelastic fibers of tendons, ligaments, and fascia is
Collagen
Which of the following disorders is associated with aging?
Constipation
Which of the following is not a sign or symptom of diabetes in the elderly?
Cough.
Sleep problems are often confused with which of the following conditions?
Dementia.
Which of the following conditions may have signs and symptoms similar to those seen in dementia?
Depression, side effects of OTC medications, and Malnutrition.
Which of the following diseases is not associated with aging?
Diabetes type 1
Dysphagia in older adults refers to
Difficulty swallowing
Which of the following gastrointestinal diseases is related to the lack of dietary fiber and constipation often seen in aging individuals?
Diverticulosis
What is one of the most common complaints related to skin among older people?
Dry skin
The cells in the _______ are produced more slowly with age, making the skin prone to tear and blister.
Epidermis
Changes caused by the ultraviolet light from the sun or by the normal aging process can affect which of the following layers of skin?
Epidermis, Dermis, and Subcutaneous tissue.
Which of the following diagnostic tests provides a definitive diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease?
Examination of the brain at autopsy
Which of the following is true of an advance directive?
It specifies the type of medical care a person wants to receive when she or her is unable to make medical decisions.
Older adults are at increased risk for toxic levels of medication in the bloodstream because of
Kidneys requiring more water to excrete the same amount of waste.
Age-related changes in the cardiovascular system may be the result of
Lack of exercise, poor diet, and stress.
Which of the following is not considered a risk factor for osteoporosis?
Male Gender.
Which of the following has been found to help maintain the cognitive abilities of aging individuals?
Moderate physical exercise, and moderate mental activity.
Which of the following changes in the aging patient are directly related to the individuals activity level?
Muscular
Which of the following disorders involves the loss of bone density?
Osteoporosis.
Which of the following is the age-related loss of close vision?
Presbyopia.
Mini mental state examination assesses the patient's ability to
Recall facts, write, and calculate numbers.
An older person diagnosed with diabetes mellitus type 2 may have difficulty complying with treatment protocols because
The person is easily distracted during education interventions, sensorimotor changes may interfere, and multiple health problems may complicate treatment.
Which statement is true about patients in the second stage of AD?
They begin to show signs of problems with mobility.