Deck 5: Other Chronic Diseases and Conditions

Question 1

What is the best way to maintain bone health?

A) exercise regularly
B) eat calcium-rich foods each day
C) vitamin E
D) a and b
E) all of the above

Answer 1

a and b

Question 2

Disorders of what system are by far elders' most frequent complaint?

A) digestive
B) cardiovascular
C) respiratory
D) urogenital
E) skeletal

Answer 2

skeletal

Question 3

Thyroid conditions are the most significant problems of which system?

A) circulatory
B) urinary
C) endocrine
D) digestive
E) genital

Answer 3

endocrine

Question 4

What is the most common digestive complaint in our country?

A) constipation
B) heartburn
C) acid reflux disease
D) diarrhea
E) none of the above

Question 5

Which of the following surgeries is most frequently performed in the US?

A) hysterectomy
B) cataract surgery
C) bunion removal
D) appendectomy
E) none of the above

Question 6

Biophosphonates are commonly prescribed for which of the following disorder?

A) gastric ulcer
B) hiatal hernia
C) indigestion
D) osteoporosis
E) constipation

Question 7

A small leakage of urine that occurs as a result of increased abdominal pressure, such as coughing:

A) stress incontinence
B) urge incontinence
C) overflow incontinence
D) true incontinence
E) none of the above

Question 8

Which of the following disorders decreases bone mass and increases fractures?

A) rheumatoid arthritis
B) osteoarthritis
C) lower back pain
D) osteoporosis
E) more than one of the above

Question 9

This disease is called the "sneak thief of sight" because one gradually loses peripheral vision without being aware of it. What is this disease?

A) presbyopia
B) macular degeneration
C) cataract
D) glaucoma
E) none of the above

Question 10

"Senile pruritus" is a fancy name for:

A) the decrease in peripheral vision that accompanies aging
B) itching of the skin
C) incontinence
D) high blood pressure
E) the loss of ability to hear high pitched sounds

Question 11

The greatest barrier to receiving dental care for older people is

A) hesitancy to visit a dentist
B) inability to speak English
C) they are not treated properly
D) inability to pay
E) none of the above

Question 12

Medicare covers a portion of the cost of dental visits for elders.

Question 13

Parkinson's disease is involuntary shaking of the extremities that occurs during movement.

Question 14

Macular degeneration can be effectively treated.

Question 15

Benign positional vertigo can be effectively treated.

Question 16

Almost all older men have an enlarged prostate.

Question 17

Heartburn and angina are two words for the same condition.

Question 18

Women are more likely to suffer from skeletal disorders than men.

Question 19

Tooth loss is due to advancing age.

Question 20

Urinary incontinence is an inevitable consequence of aging.

Question 21

An enlarged prostate is common in men as they age.

Question 22

Women are more likely than men to develop Parkinson's disease.

Question 23

Dizziness is a disease that needs to be treated.

Question 24

Cataracts are related to age.

Question 25

Glaucoma is caused by thickening of the lens.

Question 26

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

Question 27

Osteoarthritis is more likely to deform the joints than rheumatoid arthritis.

Question 28

Rheumatoid arthritis causes more disfigurement than osteoarthritis.

Question 29

Kegel exercises have been shown to reduce the incidence of prostate problems.

Question 30

Calluses and corns are primarily due to heredity.

Question 31

There is no effective treatment for periodontal disease.

Question 32

Constipation is not part of the aging process.

Question 33

Varicose veins are a symptom of a much worse condition and can cause serious problems.

Question 34

Gradual loss of bone that reduces skeletal mass and strength _______.

Question 35

Degenerative joint change that accompanies aging _______.

Question 36

High pitched ringing in the ears _______.

Question 37

The gradual loss of peripheral vision _______.

Question 38

A transurethral resection is a type of surgery performed to reduce symptoms caused by an _______.

Question 39

Part of the stomach protrudes into the chest cavity around the opening to the esophagus _______.

Question 40

The most common chronic illness among elders _______.

Question 41

The most important cause of tooth loss in the later years _______.

Question 42

The leading cause of reversible blindness in the United States _______.

Question 43

The leading cause of irreversible blindness in the United States _______.

Question 44

The most frequently performed operation in the United States _______.

Question 45

Stomach acid destroyed the esophageal lining causing a precancerous condition _______.

Question 46

Disease caused by a shortage of dopamine in the brain _______.

Question 47

What is orthostatic hypotension? What is its cause and treatment?

Question 48

List the hypotheses for the causes of osteoporosis.

Question 49

Discuss the different types of glaucoma, their symptoms and their treatments.

Question 50

Explain why laxatives might be the "worst choice" to treat constipation.

Question 51

What are the ABCDs to be mindful of when checking for melanoma?

Question 52

What is the difference in training between an orthopedist and a podiatrist?

Question 53

Describe hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. What are the symptoms and what are the consequences of each?

Question 54

Distinguish between benign positional vertigo and orthostatic or postural hypotension.

Question 55

Define macular degeneration and describe both types

Question 56

Describe the treatments for osteoarthritis.

Question 57

What is a bunion, why do they form, and what are the treatments?

Question 58

What is the difference between fecal incontinence and fecal impaction?

Question 59

Describe the six types of laxatives. Which are the safest, which are most dangerous?

Question 60

Describe two treatments for varicose veins.

Question 61

List four ways to prevent back pain.

Question 62

List three risk factors for chronic kidney failure. What are the consequences?

Question 63

What is claudication and how is it treated?

Question 64

What are hemorrhoids? Discuss the treatments.

Question 65

Define Kegel exercises. What disorder(s) do they relieve?

Question 66

What is tinnitus? Discuss causes(s) and treatment.

Question 67

Name and describe the four main types of incontinence and their common treatments.

Question 68

After studying the numerous health problems of elders, which diseases or disorders do you believe you will be the most likely to suffer from and why. Remember that many are extremely common. What might you do to prevent or lessen one or more of these problems?

Question 69

Create a brief case history of an elderly individual with a health problem or problems. Discuss how these problems affect that person physiologically, psychologically and socially. How might these problems affect the life of that person, directly or indirectly?

Question 70

Compare and contrast acute and chronic kidney failure, their symptoms, treatment, and consequences.

Question 71

Describe the three types of skin cancer, their prevention and treatments.

Question 72

What are the three main types of drugs used for heartburn and GERD and how do they work?

Question 73

List and discuss the three main types of skin cancers. Include the cause, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, expected outcome of each.