Geriatrics Final Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass

Geriatrics Final Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass Which of the following side effects is common for statin medications for hyperlipidemia? A. Hypotension B. Myopathy C. Toxicity D. Dizziness - 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. 2 | P a g e Created by Katelyn Whitman © 2025, All Rights Reserved. 100% PASS GUARANTEE Type 1a D. Type IIb - Type IIb Which of the following personality characteristics has MOST been associated with successful aging? A. Responsiveness B. Resilience C. Responsibility D. Relaxation - 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. 3 | P a g e Created by Katelyn Whitman © 2025, All Rights Reserved. 100% PASS GUARANTEE Decreased total lung capacity (TLC) - 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 - Senescence Which of the following factors MOST increases the risk of adverse drug reactions (ADRs) in older adults? A. Cognitive decline B. Multiple health conditions C. Insufficient patient education D. Inadequate drug regulation - Multiple health conditions Which of the following older adults is MOST likely to be a successful ager? 4 | P a g e Created by Katelyn Whitman © 2025, All Rights Reserved. 100% PASS GUARANTEE A. An older adult who graduated from high school. B. An older adult with family living nearby. C. An older adult who has many social contacts. D. An older adult with a good pension fund. - An older adult who has many social contacts. Which of the following conditions is the MOST highly prevalent mental health problem among the elderly population? A. Depression B. Delirium C. Anxiety disorder D. Dementia - Depression What is the focus of the Beer's Criteria? A. 5 | P a g e Created by Katelyn Whitman © 2025, All Rights Reserved. 100% PASS GUARANTEE Medications that are potentially inappropriate for older adults. B. Medications that have significant side effects. C. Medications that are abused in the geriatric population. D. Medications that cause drug-drug interactions. - Medications that are potentially inappropriate for older adults. An older adult is MOST likely to report which of the following disabilities? A. Vision impairment B. Hearing impairment C. Mobility difficulties D. Self-care limitations - Mobility difficultie