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1. The major impact of the physiological changes that occur with aging is:
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2. The strongest evidence regarding normal physiological aging is available through:
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B. Abnormal findings are often due to physiological aging
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C. Normal ranges may not be applicable for older adults
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D. Reference values are not necessarily acceptable values
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jj jj j j 4. Biochemical individuality is best described as:
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A. Each individual’s variation is often much greater than that of a larger group
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C. The truly “normal” individual—falling within average range
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D. Each individual’s variation is often much smaller than that of a larger group
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jj jj j j 5. Polypharmacy is best described as taking:
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A. More than nine medications per day
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B. More than five medications per day
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jj in the Care of Older Adults, 2nd Edition
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by Laurie Kennedy-Malone, Verified Chapters 1 - 19, Complete
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,Answers at the end of the Chapter jj jj jj jj jj jj jj
Chapter 1: Changes withAging jj jj jj j
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Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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1. The major impact of the physiological changes that occur with aging is:
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A. Reducedphysiological reserve j j
B. Reduced homeostatic mechanisms j jj
C. Impaired immunological response jj j
D. All of the above
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2. The strongest evidence regarding normal physiological aging is available through:
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, A. Randomized controlledclinical trials jj j j
B. Cross-sectional studies jj
C. Longitudinal studies j
D. Case control studies
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3. All of the following statements are true about laboratory
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A. Referenceranges arepreferable j jj j
B. Abnormal findings are often due to physiological aging
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C. Normal ranges may not be applicable for older adults
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D. Reference values are not necessarily acceptable values
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A. Each individual’s variation is often much greater than that of a larger group
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B. The unique biochemical profile of a selected population
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C. The truly “normal” individual—falling within average range
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D. Each individual’s variation is often much smaller than that of a larger group
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A. More than nine medications per day
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