Deck 5: Health and Prevention

Question 1

Betel quid as cancer risk in India People living in India who engage in the dietary practice of eating ___________ put themselves at higher risk of developing cancer.

A)betel quid
B)dried fish
C)fried naan
D)fresh rogan

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Activities of daily living- choice Health professionals use the individual's ability to complete the tasks of bathing,dressing,transferring,using the toilet,and eating to assess:

A)overall health status.
B)activities of daily living.
C)biopsychosocial competence.
D)executive functioning.

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Behavioral risk factors The behavioral risk factors for chronic diseases in later adulthood include tobacco smoking,unhealthy diet,physical inactivity,and:

A)lack of close relationships.
B)low income and education.
C)inaccessibility of transportation.
D)harmful use of alcohol.

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Stroke belt- stem The "stroke belt" is located in which part of the world?

A)Northern Canada
B)Sub Saharan Africa
C)Central Asia
D)Southeast U.S.

Question 5

Arteriosclerosis- choice In which health condition does the individual develop general thickening and hardening of the arteries?

A)Arteriogenesis.
B)Myocardial infarction.
C)Arteriosclerosis.
D)Coronary heart disease

Question 6

Arsenic and lung cancer Exposure to the asbestos increases an individual's risk of developing _______ cancer.

A)skin
B)stomach
C)lung
D)colon.

Question 7

Stomach cancer and race The highest rates of stomach cancer are found among which racial/ethnic group?

A)Whites
B)Asians
C)Blacks
D)Latinos

Question 8

Mediterranean diet A true Mediterranean diet would include relatively little of which type of food?

A)Nuts
B)Milk
C)Grains
D)Fish.

Question 9

Osteoporosis- choice The disease that involves an abnormal thinning of the bones is:

A)osteoarthritis
B)tendonitis
C)osteoporosis
D)sarcopenia

Question 10

Heart disease as #1 cause of death The number one cause of death in the United States,primarily because it is suffered by older adults,is:

A)arthritis
B)heart disease
C)cancer
D)stroke

Question 11

World Health Organization definition of health- stem The World Health Organization defines health as having which qualities?

A)Absence of any physical limitations
B)Lack of a disease or infirmity
C)Complete physical,mental,and social well-being
D)Ability to complete tasks of daily living

Question 12

Osteoarthritis risk factors A 72-year-old woman has been told by her physician that,because she is obese,she is putting increased weight on her joints,thus increasing her risk of developing the musculoskeletal disease known as:

A)hypertension.
B)osteoarthritis.
C)emphysema.
D)hypolipidemia.

Question 13

Congestive heart failure- choice In the disease known as ________________,the heart cannot distribute enough blood throughout the body to reach the major organs,causing the tissues to swell with fluid.

A)congestive heart failure
B)cerebrovascular insufficiency
C)transient ischemia
D)chronic hypertension

Question 14

BMI and cancer risk A prospective study of BMI and cancer risk showed that a high BMI is associated with a greater risk of which type of cancer?

A)Skin
B)Lymphoma
C)Lung
D)Esophagus

Question 15

Arthritis prevalence According to the CDC,approximately ______% of those 85 and older suffer from arthritis.

A)56
B)27
C)10
D)30.

Question 16

Metabolic syndrome example- stem A 66-year-old man was told by his physician that he has metabolic syndrome.This means that he meets which of the following criteria?

A)Waist circumference of 35 inches.
B)Blood pressure of 110-120.
C)Fasting glucose of 90 mg/dL
D)HDL of greater than 40 mg/dL

Question 17

Obesity in U.S. The country with the highest percentage of obesity in the world is:

A)Finland.
B)Russia.
C)Bulgaria.
D)United States.

Question 18

NSAID's for osteoarthritis Which of the following is a side effect involved in taking NSAID's for osteoporosis?

A)Chemical dependence
B)Kidney disease and ulcers
C)Destruction of cartilage
D)Weight gain

Question 19

Tanning beds and cancer risk Which cosmetic procedure is shown to be associated with a higher rate of skin cancer?

A)Liposuction
B)Tatooing
C)Tanning beds
D)Body piercing

Question 20

Cancer screening In general,guidelines for receiving cancer screening recommend that patients undergo systematic tests:

A)on an annual basis for all cancers.
B)only as indicated by research guidelines.
C)approximately once every 10 years.
D)more frequently after the age of 60.

Question 21

Treatment of osteoarthritis Health professionals treating older adults with osteoarthritis are most likely to recommend which of the following approaches as a long-term strategy,particularly for individuals with mild symptoms?

A)Weight gain
B)Bed rest
C)Corticosteroids
D)Mild exercise.

Question 22

Alveoli destroyed in emphysema Destruction of the _______________ is a consequence of emphysema.

A)trachea
B)nephrons
C)alveoli
D)pancreas.

Question 23

Global prevealnce The World Health Organization estimates that,in 2010,approximately _______ million people over the globe had diabetes.

A)25
B)622
C)171
D)367.

Question 24

Cause of diabetes Diabetes can be traced to the abnormal functioning of which bodily organ?

A)Hypothalamus
B)Liver
C)Pancreas
D)Kidney

Question 25

Elastase as cause of COPD The increased release of elastase stimulated by cigarette smoking is thought to be a cause of which disease?

A)Emphysema.
B)Diabetes.
C)Hypertension.
D)Atherosclerosis.

Question 26

COPD example- choice A 65-year-old man smoked all his life and now has ____________,a combination of chronic bronchitis and emphysema.

A)Elastase resistance dysfunction.
B)Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
C)Acute pulmonary inflammation.
D)Chronic respiratory syndrome.

Question 27

Education and prevalence U.S.estimates of the prevalence of Alzheimer's disease typically do not take into account the factor of ____________,which might lead in part to inflated prevalence statistics.

A)the better nutritional status of older adults
B)generally lower education of some samples
C)prevalence of larger numbers of males
D)genetic influences on the nervous system

Question 28

Caspase theory- choice Which theory of Alzheimer's disease proposed that beta amyloid releases an enzyme that causes neuronal death?

A)caspase
B)neurofibrillary
C)cortisol
D)multi-infarct

Question 29

Treatment of diabetes Diabetes can be prevented and even treated by which behavior?

A)Increasing the intake of sugars.
B)Monitoring weight and diet.
C)Reducing involvement in exercise.
D)Increasing intake of red wine.

Question 30

Neurofibrillary tangle- stem In Alzheimer's disease,neurofibrillary tangles cause what changes to occur within the brain?

A)Accumulation of harmful waste products.
B)Targeted death of motor neurons.
C)Loss of blood supply to the hippocampus.
D)Twisting of microtubules in the neurons.

Question 31

Cause of COPD Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)is almost always caused by:

A)sun exposure.
B)overeating.
C)smoking.
D)genetics.

Question 32

Risk factors for osteoporosis A middle-aged man is worried that his 83-year-old mother may develop osteoporosis,a reasonable concern because she:

A)is relatively overweight.
B)takes in very little vitamin D.
C)consumes high amounts of protein.
D)exercises at least 3 times a week.

Question 33

Behavioral risk factors Researchers investigating the role of lifestyle factors as modifying an individual's risk of developing Alzheimer's disease believe that __________ can play a protective role.

A)exercise
B)nicotine
C)caffeine
D)mood

Question 34

Plaques made up of beta amyloid The plaques found in the brains of people with Alzheimer's disease are made up of which substance?

A)tau proteins
B)dead dendrites
C)acetylcholine
D)beta amyloid

Question 35

Acetylcholine- choice Which neurotransmitter is thought to be involved in the memory loss of Alzheimer's disease?

A)acetylcholine
B)estrogen
C)apoptosis
D)caspase

Question 36

Secretases- stem The enzymes that normally trim the amyloid precursor protein (APP)to make it flush with the neuron's outer membrane are the:

A)elastases.
B)caspases.
C)secretases.
D)apoptoses.

Question 37

Multi-infarct dementia- stem S08-Fin#14/IM-5e
The condition known as multi-infarct dementia causes cognitive changes as a result of:

A)traumatic brain injury.
B)chronic substance abuse.
C)sensory deprivation.
D)a series of small strokes.

Question 38

Alzheimer's vs.vascular dementia Unlike memory loss caused by Alzheimer's disease,the symptoms of vascular dementia may be:

A)progressive.
B)fatal.
C)biologically based.
D)treatable.

Question 39

Risks of biphosphonates One of the risks of osteoporosis medication (bisphosphonates)is the potential for the individual to develop:

A)loss of bone in the jaw.
B)higher rates of brain tumors.
C)increases in blood glucose.
D)loss of synovial fluid.

Question 40

APP gene Researchers believe that the APP gene contributes to Alzheimer's disease by causing faulty:

A)synapses between neurons
B)electrical discharges
C)snipping of amyloid proteins
D)memory formation

Question 41

Multi-infarct dementia- stem Though very similar in many ways to Alzheimer's disease,multi-infarct dementia (MID)differs importantly in that it is caused by:

A)excessive intake of alcohol.
B)abnormalities in metabolism.
C)traumatic brain injury.
D)loss of blood supply to the brain.

Question 42

Pseudodementia example- choice An 82-year-old man constantly feels sad,demoralized,and worthless.He also is experiencing significant memory problems.Based on this pattern of symptoms,physician examining Mr.Grah should take care to rule out which possible cause of his memory loss?

A)polypharmacy
B)pseudodementia
C)Pick's disease
D)Lewy body dementia

Question 43

Parkinson's disease- choice In ________________ disease,the individual primarily suffers from disturbances in motor functioning,including having tremors,shuffling gait,and difficulties maintaining balance.

A)Lewy's
B)Pick's
C)Wernicke's
D)Parkinson's

Question 44

Caregiver advice A woman is caring for her husband who suffers from advanced dementia.The National Institute of Aging would suggest that caregivers she should engage in which activity to help herself cope with caregiver burden?

A)Join a caregiver's support group.
B)Discontinue ties with friends.
C)Move her husband to a nursing home.
D)Find a psychiatrist to prescribe antidepressants.

Question 45

Mild cognitive impairment- stem The condition known as Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)is used in cases involving:

A)memory loss that may progress to Alzheimer's disease.
B)documented loss of memory,language,and judgment.
C)loss of blood supply to the subcortical brain regions.
D)poor judgment due to acute alcohol intoxication.

Question 46

Anticholinesterase medicatoins Which medication that treats some of the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease falls into the category of anticholinesterases?

A)memantine
B)lithium bicarbonate
C)beta amyloid
D)donepezil hydrochloride

Question 47

Memantine Memantine is a medication for Alzheimer's disease that is intended to produce which changes in the individual's brain?

A)stimulate new neurons to replace those that have died.
B)provide more beta amyloid to replace old plaques.
C)protect against overexcitation of the neurons.
D)lower the individual's overall levels of blood cholesterol.

Question 48

Newer medications for Alzheimer's disease Among the newer medications being used to interfere with the progression of Alzheimer's disease is MDA7,a drug that works on the _____________ system.

A)limbic
B)immune
C)digestive
D)respiratory.

Question 49

Stages of Alzheimer's Disease Psychologists diagnosing Alzheimer's disease look for which key symptom in its early stage?

A)occasionally misplacing objects at home
B)being absent-minded from time to time
C)forgetting names of good friends or family
D)being unable to name the star of a popular movie

Question 50

Polypharmacy The condition known as _________ may increase the risk of cognitive disorders developing in older adults by overdiagnosis of prescription drugs.

A)peptide poisoning
B)polypharmacy
C)pseudodementia
D)protein overloading