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Adult-onset diabetes is characterized by:

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loss of receptivity of body cells to insulin

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The most common cause of a stroke is a blood vessel that bursts and results in hemorrhage.

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False

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Which of the following diseases has not symptoms in most cases?

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Hypertension

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Most chronic illnesses can be managed to control symptoms and slow the progression of the disease.

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True

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Anyone with chest pain or pressure for more than _______ minutes should seek immediate medical care.

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10

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Although chronic illnesses cause much disability among elders, acute illnesses are responsible for the majority of deaths.

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False

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The leading cause of cancer deaths among women in the United States is:

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Lung

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Adult-onset diabetes is more common among older people who are obese than those who are not.

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True

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The most common cause of hospitalization among older adults is:

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Heart disease.

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Heart disease is the leading cause of death among older adults.

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True

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The three leading causes of death among elders, in order of mortality, are:

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heart disease, cancer, chronic lower respiratory disease

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The sphygmomanometer measures the volume of air an individual is able to inhale in one breath.

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False

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Which of the following is NOT a well-established risk factor for cardiovascular disease?

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Arthritis

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The majority of breast cancer among women occurs before age 50.

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False

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Activities of Daily Living Scale (ADL) measure the ability of older adults to :

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Perform self-care activities in the home.

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Fatal heart attacks are most common among younger people, the very old, and women.

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True

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Which of the following is a risk factor for heart disease?

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All of the above ethnicity gender cigarette smoking unhealthy diet

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High blood cholesterol is one of the risk factors for heart disease that you can do something about.

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True

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"Miscarried helping" refers to:

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Support that is excessive, untimely or inappropriate.

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There is nothing you can do to prevent high blood pressure.

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False

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Chronic illness can be difficult to diagnose among elders because they may:

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All of the above. Report different symptoms than younger group. May complain of multiple, nonspecific symptoms. Have side effects from medication that are misinterpreted as another condition. Symptoms of chronic illness may be incorrectly attributed to normal age changes.

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Blood pressure is high when it measures at or ober 140/90 mm Hg

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True

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The symptoms of the disease depend on which artery is affected:

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Stroke

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If you are overweight, losing weight helps lower your high blood cholesterol and high blood pressure.

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True

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Which of the following diseases has no symptoms in most cases?

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Hypertension

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The symptoms of most chronic illnesses cannot be controlled

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False

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A cure has been found for which of the following?

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None of the above. Heart disease stroke breast cancer

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Chest pain is the most frequent symptom of heart attack in elders

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True

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About what percentage of the elder population smoke?

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10 percent

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The most effective treatment for many chronic illnesses is modification of lifestyle.

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True

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What is the most common type of heart disease among elders?

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Coronary artery disease.

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Stroke rehabilitation is seldom effective for elders.

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False

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Which of the following statements about chronic illnesses is false:

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Most elders are severely disabled by a chronic illness.

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Cancer is difficult to diagnose in elders.

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True

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Another term for heart disease is:

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All of the above ischemic heart disease coronary artery disease congestive heart failure.

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Chronic illnesses are permanent and full recovery is not possible

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True

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Statin drugs are commonly prescribed to:

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None of the above Widen the airways for those with emphysema. reduce the size of the prostate gland. prevent a recurrence of breast cancer. counteract the negative effect of too much insulin.

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Exercise is more effective treatment for back pain than bed rest.

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True

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Which of the following are false regarding cancer:

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All are true the incidence of cancer increases with age treatments pose more risks than almost any other medical treatment the most effective way to prevent it is to not smoke cigarettes the three most common treatments are surgery, radiation and chemotherapy.

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African Americans are more likely to die of a heart attack than whites.

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True

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COPD includes which of the following diseases?

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A and B Chronic bronchitis emphysema

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Taking an aspirin every other day reduces heart attack risk among men

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True

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Which of the following are true regarding diabetes?

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all are true about one-fifth of individuals 65 years and older have it. ethnic Americans are at higher risk for diabetes than whites. It is more common among men than women.

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The majority of heart attacks are fatal, especially among men.

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False

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Which of the following require and emergency 911 call?

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b and c sudden loss of vision. someone who is unable to breath.

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The incidence of both heart disease and cancer is rising in the United States.

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False

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Heart disease accounts for over half of all deaths among elders.

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True

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The higher the LDL cholesterol, the higher the risk of heart disease and the lower the HDL cholesterol, the lower the risk of heart disease.

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True

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Only a very small proportion of men with prostate cancer will die from it.

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True

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If an individual quickly goes to the hospital within three hours after a stroke, drugs can be administered to reduce the impact.

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True

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The earlier someone developes heart disease, the less likely it is that genetic factors are involved

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False

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Metabolic syndrome often is associated with respiratory distress.

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False

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