Exam 2 - Age Related Changes

Question 1

Genetic Theory

Answer 1

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Question 2

Free Radical Theory

Answer 2

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Question 3

Risk Factors for Altered Presentation

Answer 3

• Over age 85
• Multiple co-morbidities
• Multiple medications
• Cognitive or functional impairments

Question 4

Frailty

Answer 4

State of increased vulnerability to poor resolution of homeostatsis after a stressor event which increases risk of adverse outcomes.
-physiological decrease is accelerated & homeostatic mechanisms start to fail

Question 5

Indicators of Frailty

Answer 5

Presence of 3 or more:

• Self-reported exhaustion
• Unintentional weight loss >/=10lbs/yr

Question 6

To determine if a symptom is altered presentation look for:

Answer 6

Modified from the usual
Totally unrelated to actual problem
Expected “usual” not present at all

*Compare to BASELINE

Question 7

Those

Answer 7

Elders over 85, those w/ multiple comorbidities & meds, those