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Ch 30
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Means a clouding of the lens of the eye | Cataracts |
| The cells located in the what are produced more slowly with age, making the skin prone to tear and blisters. | Epidermis |
| What diseases are associated with aging? | Heart disease, arteriosclerosis hypertension, type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis |
| What is a sign or symptom of diabetes in the elderly? | Slow wound healing, polyunea, weight loss, fatigue, changed vision |
| The leading cause of death among men and women? | Heart disease |
| What diseased are Not associated with aging? | Constipation, genetic disorders, viral infections |
| What conditions may have signs and symptoms similar to those seen in dementia? | Depression, medication change, malnutrition, UTI, dehydration, other diseases |
| Aging persons are more susceptible to heat stroke because of what? | The number of sweat glands decrease with age making it hard for the aging person to tolerate higher temps |
| The prevention and treatment of osteoporosis includes what? | Exercise vitamin supplements, medication treatment |
| Medications that may contribute to contribute to constipation include what? |