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1. The major impact of the physiological changes that occur with aging is:
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A. Reduced physiological reserve p p
B. Reduced homeostatic mechanismsp p
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D. All of the above
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2. The strongest evidence regarding normal physiological aging is available through:
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B. Cross-sectional studies p
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D. Case control studies
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A. Reference ranges are preferable
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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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pp p 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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B. More than five medications per day
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p 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
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Chapter 1: Changes with Aging p p p p
Multiple Choice p
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. Reduced physiological reserve p p
B. Reduced homeostatic mechanismsp p
C. Impaired immunological response
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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 controlled clinical trials p p p
B. Cross-sectional studies p
C. Longitudinal studies p
D. Case control studies
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values in older adultsexcept:
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A. Reference ranges are preferable
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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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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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pp p 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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