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Which of the following statements regarding the health of older adults is FALSE? |
| | A) | Eighty percent of those over 70 report their health to be fair or poor. |
| | B) | Lifestyle and genetics are more important to the health of older adults than aging. |
| | C) | Most older adults do not need help with everyday activities. |
| | D) | The digestive system of older adults, including the liver and gallbladder, remains relatively efficient. |
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Svend, now 86 years of age, finds that his evening runs have become more difficult. Specifically, he experiences shortness of breath earlier in his workout than he did 15 years ago. However, walking long distances on the treadmill have become easier. Thus, he has changed his regimen so that he runs less and walks more. What aspect of the lifespan approach does Svend's changing abilities reflect? |
| | A) | History and context |
| | B) | Multidirectionality and plasticity |
| | C) | Multidisciplinary |
| | D) | Neurological decline |
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Osteoporosis: |
| | A) | is a disorder in which the bones become thin and brittle. |
| | B) | is most prevalent in black women. |
| | C) | can be reversed with estrogen therapy and daily doses of calcium. |
| | D) | None of the above |
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The most common chronic health problem of older adults is: |
| | A) | osteoporosis. |
| | B) | hypertension. |
| | C) | heart disease. |
| | D) | arthritis. |
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The leading cause of death in developed countries (including the United States) is: |
| | A) | Alzheimer's disease. |
| | B) | cancer. |
| | C) | cardiovascular disease. |
| | D) | respiratory disorders. |
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Atherosclerosis is a serious condition because it may lead to: |
| | A) | aneurysm. |
| | B) | myocardial infarction. |
| | C) | congestive heart failure. |
| | D) | All of the above |
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____________ is characterized by the lungs becoming inflexible, making exhaling more difficult. |
| | A) | Apnea |
| | B) | Emphysema |
| | C) | Alveoli |
| | D) | Bronchitis |
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Which of the following statements is true? |
| | A) | Autoimmunity may contribute to the development of diabetes. |
| | B) | Autoimmunity is more common among older adults than younger adults. |
| | C) | Autoimmunity is a disorder in which the body attacks its own tissues as if they were antigens. |
| | D) | All of the above |
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AIDS is most prevalent on which continent? |
| | A) | Africa |
| | B) | Asia |
| | C) | North America |
| | D) | Europe |
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Which of the following statements regarding dementias is FALSE? |
| | A) | Dementias are not an inevitable part of aging. |
| | B) | Dementias usually involve moderate memory loss. |
| | C) | Dementias may be reversed in some people. |
| | D) | None of the above |
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Which of the following factors has NOT been implicated in the development of breast cancer? |
| | A) | Having children at a young age |
| | B) | Advancing age |
| | C) | Alcohol consumption |
| | D) | Estrogen levels |
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According to the textbook, most ethnic differences in the health status of older Americans reflect disparities in: |
| | A) | lifestyle. |
| | B) | preventive health care. |
| | C) | access to medical care. |
| | D) | All of the above. |
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___________ is the leading preventable cause of death in the United States. |
| | A) | Smoking |
| | B) | A high-cholesterol diet |
| | C) | Automobile accidents |
| | D) | Alcohol consumption |
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Tooth loss in older adults is: |
| | A) | a normal part of aging. |
| | B) | primarily the result of wear and tear. |
| | C) | a significant cosmetic concern for older adults. |
| | D) | typically a result of poor dental care. |
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Michael, age 43, is concerned about his risk of heart disease. His physician schedules a blood test to ascertain Michael's serum cholesterol level. Which of the following values will be most informative? |
| | A) | ow-density lipoprotein (LDL) |
| | B) | High-density lipoprotein (HDL) |
| | C) | Ratio of HDL to LDL |
| | D) | Total cholesterol |
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2002 McGraw-Hill Higher Education