Exam 71: Later Adulthood: Physical Health

Osteoporosis is a decrease in the amount and quality of__________.

The matrix of __________ and elastin transports material between cells.

Which of the following is NOT a cardiovascular change commonly experienced by elders?

The clinical causes of osteoporosis are related to decreased utilization of calcium in replacing bone, possibly related to a/an __________ deficiency.

Which of the following does NOT increase the risk of malnutrition in elders?

Cataracts develop when the lens of the eye becomes more opaque due to oxidative damage to the protein in the lens, a process hastened by exposure to sun.

A __________ is a systematic evaluation of bodily activities of daily living (BADLs) and independent activities of daily living.

Elders tend to gain weight due to increases in body water.

The loss of subcutaneous fat and collagen means that the dermis becomes thinner and loses elasticity.

Which of the following is NOT a contributor to hearing loss in later life?

Genitourinary changes in late in late adulthood include a 50% reduction in the kidneys' rate of filtration, causing delays in the clearance of medications and glucose.