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Kennedy-Malone



`The major impact of the physiological changes that occur w/aging is: - correct anwersAll of the
above (reduced physiological reserve, reduced homeostatic mechanisms, impaired
immunological response)

The strongest evidence regarding normal physiological aging is available through: - correct
anwersLongitudinal studies

All of the following statements are true about lab values in older adults except:



Reference ranges are preferable

Abnormal findings are often due to physiological aging

Normal ranges may not be applicable for older adults

Reference values are not necessarily acceptable values - correct anwersAbnormal findings are
often due to physiological aging

Biochemical individuality is best described as: - correct anwersEach individual's variation is often
much smaller than that of a larger group

Polypharmacy is best described as taking: - correct anwersEven a single med if there is not a
clear indication for its use

Pharmacokinetic changes w/aging is reflective of: - correct anwersWhat the body does to the
drug

All the following statements are false about drug absorption except:



Antacids increase the bioavailability of digitalis

Gastric acidity decreases w/age

Anitcholinergics increase colonic motility

Underlying chronic dz has little impact on drug absorption - correct anwersUnderlying chronic
dz has little impact on drug absorption