Theories
Physical Changes
Meds
Nutrition
Health Practices
100
a "biological clock" ticks off a predetermined number of cell divisions
What is the "program" theory
100
Older adults are more sensitive to cold because of the changes in
What is subcutaneous tissue
100
Pharmaceutical drug testing is done on
What is healthy young persons
100
The lowest recommended daily calorie intake to meet nutritional needs of the older adult
What is 1200 calories
100
Vision and hearing exams for the older adult should be performed how often
What is every 12 months
200
the activation of harmful genes initiates the aging process
What is the "gene" theory
200
A wartlike, dark macules with distinct borders
What is seborrheic keratosis
200
Age-related changes in the concentration of gastric acid can do this to medications
What is effect absorption
200
Complete proteins contain this
What is all the essential amino acids
200
Many older adults use alcoholic beverages as this...
What is a sleep aid
300
identifies an unstable molecule as the causative factor in aging
What is the "free radical" theory
300
Older adults are heat-intolerant because of a reduction of
What is prespiration
300
This age-related change in the stomach can cause increased drug absorption and possible toxicity
What is decreased gastric motility
300
High-density lipoproteins (HDLs), the "healthy fats," are made up of
What is mainly proteins
300
The best way for the older adult to avoid polypharmacy is
What is keep a list of drugs that he is currently taking
400
the person uses good health-maintenance practices
What is the "wear and tear" theory
400
Older adults may have vascular fragility in their extremities will may cause
What is senile purpura
400
This is a nursing intervention to prevent lithium toxicity in the older adult
What is increase fluid intake
400
A patient on a fat-restricted diet may have an impaired ability to metabolize ____.
What is vitamin A
400
Therapeutic communication is used with
What is a specific intent or purpose
500
this attempts to explain how a particular phenomenon evolves
What is a theory
500
the most common health threat for the older adult, regardless of ethnicity,
What is diabetes
500
When adipose tissue replaces muscle mass in the older adult, a fat-soluble drug such as diazepam (Valium) may cause this
What is a "hangover effect"
500
The most effective health practice to reduce sodium intake is to
What is read food labels on food containers carefully
500
The American Cancer Society (ACS) recommendation for persons older than 50 years is to have an annual
What is fecal occult blood test
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