MA 304 Chap 41 quiz

Which of the following are symptoms of depression in the elderly?

Which of the following may cause memory loss associated with old age?

Sleep apnea can lead to _______, depression, and memory loss.

Which brain disorder commonly causes changes in personality, mood/behavior and for which there is no cure?

Which of the following is a possible result of loss of adipose tissue and decreased circulation in an elderly patient?

A condition in which cholesterol and triglyceride levels are above normal is __________.

Which of the following is not a common treatment for hypertension?

89 y/o pt is very thin. He states that he eats "when I am hungry." Which of the following conditions might you suspect?

Treatment for depression in elderly patients includes __________.

Which of the following conditions can be alleviated by encouraging elderly pts to eat more high-fiber foods and hydrate?

Which of the following is a good way to help elderly pts remember their meds and the appropriate time to take them?

For which of the following conditions is hormone replacement therapy commonly used?

High cholesterol levels can lead to _________.

When communicating with a patient who has a hearing impairment, __________.

Which of the following is not considered a possible sign of neglect?

Which of the following points is not included in patient education for geriatric patients?

When communicating with a patient with a visual impairment, __________.

Another term for degenerative joint disease is __________.

Which of the following treatments would be used for a patient who has congestive heart failure?

In general, what percentage of an elderly person's calories should come from fats?

Which of the following statements is not true regarding elder abuse?

Pt stops in the middle of a sentence and appears to be searching for the right word to use. What action should you take?

Which of the following treatments is not commonly used to treat patients with coronary artery disease?

Which of the following is a reason for the low rate of treatment for depression among elderly patients?