Pathophysiology for Nurses I
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Galen
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Question:
(T/F):
Due to a decrease in gastric emptying in aging, older adults will feel fuller
for longer.
Answer:
True
,Question:
Acids
Increased or decreased in aging?
Answer:
Decreased
Question:
Due to this decrease of acids in aging, older adults will have slower or
faster absorption of medications?
Answer:
Slower
Question:
Taste buds
Increased or decreased in aging?
Answer:
Decreased
,Question:
Due to a decrease in taste buds in aging, foods will taste more _______ to
an older adult?
Answer:
bland
Question:
Peristalsis
Increased or decreased in aging?
Answer:
Decreased
Question:
Absorption of meds on the skin
Increased or decreased in aging?
Answer:
Decreased
, Question:
In regards to the decrease in absorption of meds on the skin of an older
adult, there is an increased proportion of what, causing these meds to not
be absorbed as much?
Answer:
Fat vs. muscle
Question:
Elasticity of skin
Increased or decreased in aging?
Answer:
Decreased
Question:
Temperature regulation
Increased or decreased in aging?
Answer:
Decreased