Geriatrics Quizzes well answered graded A+

Geriatrics QuizzesWhich of the following side effects is common for statin medications for hyperlipidemia? A. Hypotension B. Myopathy C. Toxicity D. Dizziness - correct answer Myopathy The loss of which of the following types of muscle fibers impairs muscle power generation and therefore may negatively affect function and balance strategies. A. Type IIa B. Type 1b C. Type 1a D. Type IIb - correct answer Type IIb Which of the following personality characteristics has MOST been associated with successful aging? A. Responsiveness B. Resilience C. Responsibility D. Relaxation - correct answer Resilience Age-related changes in pulmonary function includes which of the following parameters? A. Decreased functional residual capacity (FRC) B. Increased residual volume (RV) C. Increased forced vital capacity (FVC) D. Decreased total lung capacity (TLC) - correct answer Increased residual volume (RV) The fact that all living beings age and die is due to which of the following conditions? A. Programmed longevity B. Biological theories of aging C. Usual aging D. Senescence - correct answer Senescence Which of the following factors MOST increases the risk of adverse drug reactions (ADRs) in older adults? A. Cognitive decline B.