MAC 105 chapter 41 week 5

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

Which of the following is the specific diagnostic test for depression?

Which of the following is a sign of aging in the nervous system?

which medication classes increases fall risk?

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

Elderly persons have skin that is:

Who is credited with originating the word "geriatrics"

Diseases of the elderly

Which of the following is TRUE regarding geriatric patients?

Which of the following conditions may cause increased thirst, increased urination, and fatigue?

Which of the following is a sign of aging in the integumentary system?

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

which are the following a risk factor for falls in elderly?

The geriatric respiratory system deteriorates due to

What symptom of Parkinson disease increases the fall risk?

What are causes of falls in elderly?

Against which of the following diseases are elderly patients encouraged to receive vaccination?

cognitive decline client can be a fall risk

Medical specialists who specialize in the care of elderly people are?

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

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

Geriatrics is the study of immobility.

By the year 2030, MA's will be spending what percent of their time caring for older patients.

Which of the following is a fall risk?

The elderly are at a higher risk of infection because

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

Fall risk factors

When communicating with a patient with a visual impairment?

The appropriate way to speak to a patient who has a hearing impairment is to?

Which of the following sleep disorders is not known to negatively affect the sleep of geriatric patients?

Geriatrics respresent what percent of EMS calls?

Falls in elderly account for ___ of all emergency room visits

Which of the following tips will help make the communication with an older patient more effective?

Which of the following should be done when applying thermotherapy to an elderly patient?

Which of the following should the PCT use when collecting blood from a geriatric patient?

This provides medical care for the elderly

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

Confusion, forgetfulness, and increased risk for falls are common in elderly taking which drugs

Which of the following is not generally a factor that may interfere with collecting a 24-hour urine specimen?

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

Leading cause of death in geriatric patients is