Advanced Adult Healthcare
FINAL EXAM READINESS GUIDE
Q&S
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,1. Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a primary
health concern for adults over the age of 65?
A) Acne
B) Osteoporosis
C) Chickenpox
D) Measles
Correct Answer: B) Osteoporosis
2. Fill-in-the-Blank: The most common type of dementia in
the elderly is __________.
Correct Answer: Alzheimer's disease
3. True/False: Polypharmacy is commonly defined as the
use of five or more medications by a patient.
Correct Answer: True
4. Multiple Response: Select all that apply. Which of the
following are risk factors for stroke?
A) Smoking
B) High blood pressure
C) Sedentary lifestyle
D) High fruit intake
Correct Answers: A) Smoking, B) High blood pressure,
C) Sedentary lifestyle
5. Multiple Choice: What is the recommended first-line
treatment for a patient diagnosed with heart failure?
A) Beta-blockers
B) Calcium channel blockers
C) ACE inhibitors
D) Diuretics
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, Correct Answer: C) ACE inhibitors
6. Fill-in-the-Blank: The term used to describe difficulty
swallowing is __________.
Correct Answer: Dysphagia
7. True/False: Delirium is an irreversible condition that
represents a decline in cognitive function.
Correct Answer: False
8. Multiple Response: Which of the following are
components of the comprehensive geriatric assessment?
Select all that apply.
A) Functional status
B) Social support
C) Genetic history
D) Mental health
Correct Answers: A) Functional status, B) Social support,
D) Mental health
9. Multiple Choice: Which medication class is associated
with increased risk of falls in the elderly?
A) Antihypertensives
B) Antibiotics
C) Antivirals
D) Antifungals
Correct Answer: A) Antihypertensives
10. Fill-in-the-Blank: The absence of menstrual periods in
women of reproductive age is called __________.
Correct Answer: Amenorrhea
11. True/False: Type 2 diabetes mellitus is characterized by
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