Stewart

Question 1

list some changes that occur in normal aging

Answer 1

physiologic rythms, circadian pattern of body temp, plasma cortisol, sleep diminish , decreased variability, homeostenosis

Question 2

what happens to muscle mass and bone mass in normal aging

Answer 2

decreases

Question 3

what happens to osteoarthritis with aging

Answer 3

increases

Question 4

what happens with DHEA and nocturnal growth hormone in aging

Answer 4

decrease

Question 5

t/f brain size and loss of neurons decreases in aging

Answer 5

yes

Question 6

an old person loses eye elasticity and can not accomidate for near vision. what should you tell him

Answer 6

this is a normal part of aging

Question 7

is hearing loss normal

Answer 7

yes

Question 8

is smell loss normal in aging

Answer 8

yes

Question 9

a person realizes they are less thirsty is this normal

Answer 9

yes

Question 10

why do old people get constipation

Answer 10

colonic contractions are less effective

Question 11

what happens to liver in aging

Answer 11

liver size and blood flow through the liver decrease

Question 12

what happens to CYP3A activity in aging

Answer 12

it reduces acitivty

Question 13

what happens to lungs during aging

Answer 13

decreased lung mass and airway cilliary action which increases risk of lung infections

Question 14

what are the 6 components of a comprehensive geriatric exam

Answer 14

data gathering
team discussion
development of treatment plan 
implementation of treatment plan
monitoring with revision

Question 15

do you do a comprehensive geriatric assesment on allolder people

Answer 15

no , you do them on frail older people

Question 16

what is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality among older adults

Answer 16

falls

Question 17

what is a good way to assess for fall risk

Answer 17

get up and go test to assess for fall risk

Question 18

who has the highest risk of suicide

Answer 18

it is highest risk as people age and it is highest in men over 65. older white men and american indian men and any man with a firearms

Question 19

is hearing loss normal

Answer 19

yes, 80% will lose hearing

Question 20

should there be routine hearing screening

Answer 20

no

Question 21

if there is no worry of impairment should cognitive screen take place

Answer 21

no

Question 22

is urinary incontinence normal

Answer 22

no