Exam 24: Assisting in Geriatrics

Peristalsis in the colon increases in the elderly;therefore,constipation is common.

Older patients show the same classic symptoms of diabetes as their younger counterparts.

_____________ result(s)from weakening and stretching of the venous walls.

Patients who have limited mobility and are restricted to bed are at risk of developing a(n)__________ as a result of ischemia over bony prominences.

Patients diagnosed with diabetes mellitus type 2 commonly have had prediabetes for an extended period.

The prevention and treatment of osteoporosis include

Aging patients may develop __________ because of a lack of dietary fiber and chronic constipation.

The vaccine __________ is available for aging people to prevent activation of the varicella-zoster virus,which causes shingles.

Prostate enlargement is a normal part of aging.

Presbycusis is defined as ringing in the ears.

__________ is a protein that makes up the inelastic fibers of tendons and ligaments.

As a medical assistant working in a primary care practice,you should be aware of the possible signs of elder abuse.Summarize four of them.

Aging changes in the lungs include a decrease in the ability of lung tissue to move freely with inspiration and expiration because of changes in __________ fibers.

Aging causes an increase in the production of insulin by the beta cells of the pancreas.

A protein that forms the inelastic fibers of tendons,ligaments,and fascia is

Age-related changes in the cardiovascular system may be the result of

Patients suffering from __________ experience periodic jerking of the legs during sleep.

Medications that may contribute to constipation include

Patients with diabetes are at higher risk for many disorders.List four common complications of diabetes.

Changes caused by the ultraviolet light from the sun or by the normal aging process can affect which of the following layers of skin?