Question 1

All are physiologic changes that occur with aging EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  reduced skeletal muscle mass 
B)  degeneration of fibrocartilage in intervertebral discs in the spine 
C)  increased Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) 
D)  reduced bladder capacity and incomplete bladder emptying 
E)  thinner dermis and decreased subcutaneous tissue 
A)  reduced skeletal muscle mass 
B)  degeneration of fibrocartilage in intervertebral discs in the spine 
C)  increased Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) 
D)  reduced bladder capacity and incomplete bladder emptying 
E)  thinner dermis and decreased subcutaneous tissue C

Question 2

Vision in the elderly may be impaired when the lens of the eye becomes larger and less elastic,resulting in:

Accepted Answer

A)  presbyopia 
B)  cataracts 
C)  glaucoma 
D)  damage to the retina 
A)  presbyopia 
B)  cataracts 
C)  glaucoma 
D)  damage to the retina A

Question 3

Recommendations to reduce the risk factors and the progression of osteoporosis with aging include:

Accepted Answer

A)  reducing Vitamin D intake 
B)  maintaining walking and weight-bearing exercise 
C)  increasing bone resorption 
D)  maintaining glucocorticoid therapy 
A)  reducing Vitamin D intake 
B)  maintaining walking and weight-bearing exercise 
C)  increasing bone resorption 
D)  maintaining glucocorticoid therapy B

Question 4

The term given to the change that occurs in women at around age 50 with the cessation of the menstrual cycle is:

Accepted Answer

A)  menopause 
B)  dysmenorrhea 
C)  amenorrhea 
D)  menarche 
A)  menopause 
B)  dysmenorrhea 
C)  amenorrhea 
D)  menarche

Question 5

What is a major factor leading to increased occurrence of cancer in the elderly?

Accepted Answer

A)  widespread vascular degeneration 
B)  cumulative exposure to carcinogens 
C)  hereditary factors 
D)  increased immune surveillance 
A)  widespread vascular degeneration 
B)  cumulative exposure to carcinogens 
C)  hereditary factors 
D)  increased immune surveillance

Question 6

Which of the following does NOT contribute to the increasing lifespan of the general population?

Accepted Answer

A)  reduced cognitive and social activities 
B)  improved living conditions 
C)  better nutrition 
D)  advancements in healthcare 
E)  increase in regular physical exercise 
A)  reduced cognitive and social activities 
B)  improved living conditions 
C)  better nutrition 
D)  advancements in healthcare 
E)  increase in regular physical exercise

Question 7

Which of the following may develop in an elderly patient who has several medical problems and is markedly obese?

Accepted Answer

A)  osteoarthritis and cardiovascular complications 
B)  decreased activity and diabetes mellitus 
C)  undesirable interactions with multiple prescription drugs and OTC medications 
D)  a,b 
E)  a,b,c 
A)  osteoarthritis and cardiovascular complications 
B)  decreased activity and diabetes mellitus 
C)  undesirable interactions with multiple prescription drugs and OTC medications 
D)  a,b 
E)  a,b,c

Question 8

Senescence refers to the period of time when:

Accepted Answer

A)  mitosis is accelerated 
B)  apoptosis is reduced 
C)  aging changes become apparent 
D)  cell death exceeds cell replacement 
A)  mitosis is accelerated 
B)  apoptosis is reduced 
C)  aging changes become apparent 
D)  cell death exceeds cell replacement

Question 9

Predisposing factors to osteoporosis in older women include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  decreased estrogen secretion 
B)  genetic factors 
C)  sedentary lifestyle 
D)  decreased parathyroid hormone 
A)  decreased estrogen secretion 
B)  genetic factors 
C)  sedentary lifestyle 
D)  decreased parathyroid hormone

Question 10

All of the following changes are associated with aging EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  loss of elastic fibers 
B)  decreased metabolic rate 
C)  decreased secretion of all hormones 
D)  degenerative vascular changes 
A)  loss of elastic fibers 
B)  decreased metabolic rate 
C)  decreased secretion of all hormones 
D)  degenerative vascular changes

Question 11

Theories about the causes of aging include:

Accepted Answer

A)  apoptosis 
B)  wear and tear 
C)  altered protein (amyloid)accumulation 
D)  degenerative changes in collagen or elastic fibers 
E)  all the above 
A)  apoptosis 
B)  wear and tear 
C)  altered protein (amyloid)accumulation 
D)  degenerative changes in collagen or elastic fibers 
E)  all the above

Question 12

With advancing age,the major change in the cardiovascular system involves:

Accepted Answer

A)  irregular impulse conduction in the heart 
B)  reduced number of collagen fibres to support cardiac muscle 
C)  vascular degeneration leading to arteriosclerosis and atherosclerosis 
D)  heart valves become thin and weak 
E)  lower blood pressure and slower pulse 
A)  irregular impulse conduction in the heart 
B)  reduced number of collagen fibres to support cardiac muscle 
C)  vascular degeneration leading to arteriosclerosis and atherosclerosis 
D)  heart valves become thin and weak 
E)  lower blood pressure and slower pulse

All are physiologic changes that occur with aging EXCEPT:

Vision in the elderly may be impaired when the lens of the eye becomes larger and less elastic,resulting in:

Recommendations to reduce the risk factors and the progression of osteoporosis with aging include:

The term given to the change that occurs in women at around age 50 with the cessation of the menstrual cycle is:

What is a major factor leading to increased occurrence of cancer in the elderly?

Which of the following does NOT contribute to the increasing lifespan of the general population?

Which of the following may develop in an elderly patient who has several medical problems and is markedly obese?

Senescence refers to the period of time when:

Predisposing factors to osteoporosis in older women include all of the following EXCEPT:

All of the following changes are associated with aging EXCEPT:

Theories about the causes of aging include:

With advancing age,the major change in the cardiovascular system involves:

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Exam 10: Aging and Disease Processes

All are physiologic changes that occur with aging EXCEPT:

Vision in the elderly may be impaired when the lens of the eye becomes larger and less elastic,resulting in:

Recommendations to reduce the risk factors and the progression of osteoporosis with aging include:

The term given to the change that occurs in women at around age 50 with the cessation of the menstrual cycle is:

What is a major factor leading to increased occurrence of cancer in the elderly?

Which of the following does NOT contribute to the increasing lifespan of the general population?

Which of the following may develop in an elderly patient who has several medical problems and is markedly obese?

Senescence refers to the period of time when:

Predisposing factors to osteoporosis in older women include all of the following EXCEPT:

All of the following changes are associated with aging EXCEPT:

Theories about the causes of aging include:

With advancing age,the major change in the cardiovascular system involves:

Introduction to Pathophysiology

Inflammation and Healing

Immunity and Abnormal Responses

Infection

Neoplasms

Fluid,electrolyte and Acid-Base Imbalances

Congenital and Genetic Disorders

Diseases Associated With Adolescence

Potential Complications of Pregnancy

Effects of Immobility

The Influence of Stress

Pain

Substance Abuse

Environmental Hazards

Introduction to Basic Pharmacology and Selected Therapies

Blood and Lymphatic Disorders

Cardiovascular Disorders

Respiratory Disorders

Digestive System Disorders

Urinary System Disorders

Acute Neurological Disorders

Chronic Neurologic Disorders

Disorders of the Eye and Ear

Endocrine Disorders

Musculoskeletal Disorders

Skin Disorders

Reproductive System Disorders

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