Exam 5: Longevity, Health, and Functioning

According to the text, what are four phenomena related to medications that can have negative impact on older adults? What can be done to mitigate these risks?

Discuss how gender and ethnicity affect longevity in Canada.

According to research discussed in the text, how accurate are self-ratings of physical health?

ALL Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) involve which of the following?

Rita is an occupational therapist who assesses the functional health of older adults living in an assisted living centre. Today Rita is assessing Mary, who just moved in last week. What will Rita's assessment of Mary focus on?

How much of a contribution do genes make in determining a person's lifespan?

Dr. Oliver is a professor of epidemiology. In a recent lecture she explained to her class that the epidemiological pattern of disease has shifted over time in which of the following ways?

In 2008, more than two-thirds of deaths worldwide were caused by which category of diseases?

Dr. Kovacs studies how changes in the cytochrome P450 system affect drug metabolism in older adults. Which of the following areas is Dr. Kovacs interested in?

How is life expectancy defined?

In which age group is cancer the MOST common cause of death?

Which of the following is the MOST common behavioural risk factor for illness and disability?

Tanya works at a government office that sends out birthday cards to every Canadian who is a centenarian or older. For every 100 cards she sends to females, how many does she send to males?

Therese is 74 years old and has taken Valium once every year to calm her nerves when she flies to see her sister. Recently Therese has noticed a change in how Valium affects her. What is that change MOST likely to be?

Discuss three hypotheses related to the consequences of increased longevity and indicate how each scenario will affect the demand on healthcare services.

What is reported by community dwelling adults as the key to successful aging?

According to Rowe and Kahn, successful aging involves all of the following EXCEPT which one?

As of 2009, about one-third of Canadians over the age of 80 had what number of chronic conditions?

Jean is a 65-year-old Canadian. She read in a news article that she can expect to live an additional 22.32 years, which is higher than the national average of 21.73 years. Which province does Jean live in?

Which terms refer to the absorption, distribution, and clearance of a drug and the effect of drugs and the mechanism of their action, respectively?