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Advanced Practice Nursing in the Care of Older Adults 3rd Edition by Laurie Kennedy | Study Guide

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Prepare for exams with this study guide based on Advanced Practice Nursing in the Care of Older Adults, 3rd Edition, by Laurie Kennedy. Review essential topics in gerontological nursing, age-related physiological changes, comprehensive geriatric assessment, chronic disease management, medication safety, cognitive health, functional assessment, and evidence-based care for older adults. Strengthen your understanding of patient-centered care, health promotion, and strategies for supporting independence and quality of life while preparing for quizzes and examinations.

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Chapter 1: Changes with Aging

Multiple Choice

Identify the choice that best completes the statement or
answers the question.

1. The major impact of the physiological changes that occur
with aging is:

A. Reduced physiological reserve

B. Reduced homeostatic mechanisms

C. Impaired immunological response

D. All of the above

2. The strongest evidence regarding normal physiological
aging is available through:

A. Randomized controlled clinical trials

B. Cross-sectional studies

C. Longitudinal studies

D. Case control studies

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3. All of the following statements are true about laboratory
values in older adults except:

A. Reference ranges are preferable

B. Abnormal findings are often due to physiological aging

C. Normal ranges may not be applicable for older adults

D. Reference values are not necessarily acceptable values

4. Biochemical individuality is best described as:

A. Each individual’s variation is often much greater than that
of a larger group

B. The unique biochemical profile of a selected population

C. The truly “normal” individual—falling within average range

D. Each individual’s variation is often much smaller than that
of a larger group

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5. Polypharmacy is best described as taking:

A. More than nine medications per day

B. More than five medications per day

C. Even a single medication if there is not a clear indication
for its use

D. When a drug is given to treat the side effect of another
drug

6. Pharmacokinetic changes with aging is reflective of:

A. What the drug does to the body

B. What the body does to the drug

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