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CMA CH 30.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| ____ means a clouding of the lens of the eye. | cataract |
| The cells in the ____ are produced more slowly with age making the skin prone to tear and blisters. | Epidermis |
| what diseases are associated with aging? | heart disease, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis, arteriosclerosis |
| 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. |
| medications that may contribute to constipation include what ? | opioids, calcium, antidepressants, anticholinergic. |
| ____ is caused by increasing pressure inside the eye. | glaucoma |
| age related changes in the cardiovascular system may be the result of what? | decreased mobility, exercise, poor diet, stress, and anxiety. |
| which gastrointestinal disease is related to the lack of dietary fiber, and constipation often seen in aging individuals? | diverticulosis |
| changes caused by the ultraviolet light from the sun or by the normal aging process can affect which layer of skin? | all three layers of the skin: epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous |
| ____ is the age related loss of close vision. | Presbyopia |
| describe a related vision changes. | glare is the inability to respond to abrupt changes from light to dark. It is also painful for the aging eye. |
| urinary incontinence is a common problem in aging people because of what? | infections, confusion, mobility issues, side effects of meds. |
| what medications are used to treat AD? | Ancept + Exelon |
| The pathology of Alzheimer's disease is associated with what? | A buildup of amyloid plaque and neurofibrillary tanges in the brain. |
| older adults are at increased risk for toxic levels of medication in the bloodstream because of what? | kidneys require more water to excrete waste, which means medicine stays in the system longer making older adults more likely to end up with a toxic level of meds in their bloodstream |
| what is glaucoma? | A blockage of outflow of aqueashumor which causes an increase in pressure and damage to the optic nerve, if not treated can cause loss of peripheral vision and ultimately blindness |
| which diagnostic test provides a definitive, diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease | there are no definitive diagnostic test. it can only be confirmed through an exam at the autopsy. |
| what is the most common complaint related to skin among older people? | denied natural lubrication and dry skin |
| what changes in the aging patients are directly related to the individuals activity level ? | muscular. |
| what is considered a risk factor for osteoporosis? | Family history, certain medication use, females have five times greater than men . |
| what has been found to help maintain the cognitive abilities of aging individuals ? | moderate physical and mental activities |
| sleep problems are often confused with what condition? | dementia |
| T/F skin wrinkles are caused by a lack of collagen cells that form supportive structures of the dermis. | True |
| T/F synthesis of vitamin D is not affected by aging causes in the integumentary system. | False: significantly decreases with aged skin |
| T/F The skin of older patients appears thinner and tears easily because of changes in the dermal layer. | False: epidermis cells reproduce slower with age, causing slower regeneration. |
| T/F patients diagnosed with diabetes mellitus type 2 commonly have had pre-diabetes for an extended period. | True |
| T/F Peristalsis in the colon increases in the elderly, therefore constipation is common | false: Decreases |
| T/F lack of intrinsic factor in the gastric mucosa makes it difficult for aging people to digest iron. | False: it's needed for absorption of vitamin B12 |
| AD is a slowly progressive disease that begins with mild memory problems and ends with severe brain damage. | True |
| Alzheimer's disease is the 6th leading cause of death across the ages in the United States and the 5th leading cause of death for those age of 65 and older . | True |
| T/F A decrease in cardiac output associated with aging may result in an increased incident of CHF | True |
| T/F orthostatic hypertension, may be caused by the hearts inability to adapt to an increased workload | True |
| T/F presbycusis is defined as ringing in the ears | False: Ringing is tinnitus. It's age related hearing loss. |
| T/F aging people are at a greater risk of developing blood clots, and legs than younger adult adults . | False |
| T/F aging causes an increase in the production of insulin by the beta cells of the pancreas | False: decreases |
| T/F older patient showed the same classic symptoms of diabetes as their younger Counterparts | False: do not always show the classic symptoms |
| T/F disease is a normal and unavoidable part of the aging process | False |
| T/F aging individuals typically sleep better than their younger counterpart | False: they sleep more, but the quality of sleep declines |
| T/F wound healing may be a problem for an older patient because of decreased blood flow to the dermal tissues | True |
| T/F prostate enlargement is a normal part of aging | True |
| T/F Muscoskeletal disease is an inevitable part of the aging process | False: related to activity level |
| T/F aging patients with hearing loss tend to also have problems with depression | True |
| T/F physical activity and continued mental stimulation, have no effect on the development of memory problems in aging persons | False: physical and mental activity help maintain cognitive ability |
| T/F radiological test, including CT, MRI, PETS test may help show the structural and functional changes in the brain that are associated with Alzheimer's disease. | True |
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