Question 1

Compared to the average middle-aged man, the average middle-aged woman tends to rate stressful experiences

Accepted Answer

Research has consistently shown that women tend to rate stressful experiences more negatively than men do. They also tend to report more stress in family-related areas.

Question 2

Results from the Women's Health Initiative study begun in 1991 revealed that the risk for ____ decreased in those taking estrogen plus progestin.

Accepted Answer

The Women's Health Initiative study found that estrogen plus progestin reduced the risk of hip fractures, not the other options listed. In fact, the study found that estrogen plus progestin increased the risk for blood clots, breast cancer, and heart attack.

Question 3

The loss of an available partner in older age

Accepted Answer

The loss of an available partner in older age is a factor in the decrease in sexual intercourse for both men and women. As people age, they may experience the loss of a spouse or partner, which can affect their sex lives. This loss can include not only the death of a partner but also divorce or separation. Without a partner, older adults may have less opportunity to engage in sexual activity, leading to a decrease in frequency of sexual intercourse.

Question 4

For Beth, menopause just ended. Which change should she expect?

Accepted Answer

Reduced vaginal lubrication is a common symptom after menopause due to decreased estrogen levels, which can cause discomfort or pain during intercourse. Enlarged vaginal walls or external genitalia are not typically associated with menopause, and the possibility of painful intercourse may actually increase due to reduced lubrication.

Question 5

Serina is looking forward to menopause and aging. Based on this information, what is Serina's ethnic background?

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that Mayan women often view menopause and aging positively, associating it with wisdom and respect within their community, unlike some other cultures that may have more negative perceptions.

Question 6

Tom has always wanted to be a father but has not yet found an acceptable partner. He is now 35 years old, healthy, and beginning to be concerned about how much longer he will remain fertile. When he asks his doctor about this, his doctor tells him that he will probably be capable of fathering a child

Accepted Answer

Men can remain fertile for the rest of their lives, as they continue to produce sperm. While the quality and quantity of sperm may decline with age, many men can father children well into their later years.

Question 7

Yasmin is told that she will be taking selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs). What medical condition is most likely being treated?

Accepted Answer

SERMs are used to treat menopause symptoms.

Question 8

Perimenopause is accompanied by decreases in ____ and ____ levels.

Accepted Answer

Perimenopause is the stage before menopause when the ovaries gradually produce less estrogen. This leads to a decrease in progesterone as well since the two hormones usually work together in the menstrual cycle. Therefore, the correct choice is A-estrogen; progesterone.

Question 9

As a typical middle-aged male, Rasheed will most likely experience

Accepted Answer

As males age, the prostate gland tends to enlarge, leading to symptoms such as urinary frequency and difficulty with urination. This is a common condition known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and affects many middle-aged and older men. The other options are not necessarily associated with aging in males.

Question 10

Analyzing how a person thinks about her job and how that job situation ends up affecting the individual both psychologically and physically would be an example of an application of the

Accepted Answer

The stress and coping paradigm is a theoretical framework that examines how individuals experience and respond to stressors, such as job-related stress. This framework considers both psychological and physical outcomes of stress and coping strategies that individuals may use to address the stress. Analyzing how a person thinks about their job and how it affects them fits within this paradigm. The other answer choices are not relevant to this application.

Question 11

Shelly is a 46-year-old woman whose menstrual cycle has changed and is now more irregular and infrequent. Which term best describes Shelly's condition?

Accepted Answer

Perimenopause is the time period leading up to menopause, typically beginning in a woman's 40s, where menstrual cycles become irregular and hormone levels begin to fluctuate. Menopause is the point at which a woman has not had a menstrual period for 12 consecutive months. Midlife crisis and encapsulated are not related to hormonal changes during menopause.

Question 12

Albine's physician has just informed her that she will need to begin hormone replacement therapy. In addition to estrogen, what hormone should Albine expect to be replaced?

Accepted Answer

Progesterone is commonly prescribed along with estrogen in hormone replacement therapy, especially for women who still have their uterus. This is because estrogen alone can increase the risk of developing endometrial cancer, but adding progesterone reduces this risk.

Question 13

Some males experience an age-related decline in ____ resulting in menopause-like symptoms.

Accepted Answer

Men can experience a decline in testosterone as they age, leading to symptoms such as hot flashes, decreased libido, and mood changes. This has been referred to as "andropause" or "male menopause." Dopamine, estrogen, and progestin do not typically decline in a way that causes menopause-like symptoms in men.

Question 14

For which occupation would you expect the least stress-related health problems?

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

The primary reason that elderly women show a decline in sexual activity involves

Accepted Answer

The primary reason for a decline in sexual activity among elderly women is often the lack of a willing or appropriate partner. This can be due to various factors, including the death of a spouse or partner, societal norms, and the smaller pool of available partners in older age.

Question 16

The stress and coping paradigm focuses on the interactive relationship between

Accepted Answer

The stress and coping paradigm emphasizes the dynamic interaction between the person and their environment, including factors such as social support, coping strategies, and overall stress management. Therefore, choice A is the best answer. Choices B, C, and D do not encompass all of the important components of the stress and coping paradigm.

Question 17

Who is likely to experience the most job-related stress?

Accepted Answer

Research shows that individuals who have no control over their job experience the most job-related stress. Those who have some level of control, even if it is limited, have lower levels of stress. Those who have complete control may experience a different type of stress, such as pressure to perform at a high level.

Question 18

Which of the following are hormonal-related symptoms of menopause?

Accepted Answer

Hormonal changes during menopause can result in hot flashes, which are sudden feelings of heat and sweating. Estrogen levels also decrease, which can cause vaginal dryness.

Question 19

Declining levels of estrogen typically do not increase the risk of

Accepted Answer

Declining levels of estrogen typically do not increase the risk of weight loss. However, declining levels of estrogen can increase the risk of osteoporosis, memory loss, and cardiovascular disease.

Question 20

At what age is women's risk of cardiovascular disease equal to that of men's?

Accepted Answer

Women's risk of cardiovascular disease typically becomes equal to that of men's around the age of 60, largely due to the protective effects of estrogen before menopause.

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