Presbyopia, Cataracts, and Presbycusis Quiz

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What are the common chronic conditions mentioned in the text?

Pneumonia and bronchitis

Migraine and Fibromyalgia

Arthritis and Diabetes Mellitus (correct)

Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease

Which condition increases the risk of atherosclerosis and hypertension?

Chronic stress (correct)

Obesity

Respiratory infections

Incontinence

What is incontinence characterized by?

Rapid heartbeat

Difficulty breathing

Lack of voluntary control over urination (correct)

Increased blood pressure

Which gender is at a higher risk for developing cancer, according to the text?

Males Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes acute conditions?

Last a short period of time and develop suddenly Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common cause of hospitalization for people over the age of 65?

Congestive heart failure Signup and view all the answers

Which age-related change in the cardiovascular system is primarily responsible for a decline in coping with physical exertion?

Stiffening of arterial walls Signup and view all the answers

What symptom helps differentiate between angina pectoris and myocardial infarctions?

Chest pain during rest Signup and view all the answers

Which cardiovascular disease involves the buildup of fat deposits on arterial walls, potentially leading to oxygen deprivation in the brain?

Atherosclerosis Signup and view all the answers

What is the leading cause of death in all ethnic groups in the US according to the text?

Cardiovascular disease Signup and view all the answers

What is the leading cause of broken bones in older women according to the text?

Osteoporosis Signup and view all the answers

Which disease involves the progressive and irreversible destruction of receptors in the macula?

Macular degeneration Signup and view all the answers

What is marked by the gradual onset and progression of pain with minor signs of inflammation?

Osteoarthritis Signup and view all the answers

Which condition involves opaque spots on the lens that limit the amount of light transmitted?

Cataracts Signup and view all the answers

What type of exercise is mentioned as useful up to age 90 for improving muscle strength?

Resistance training Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended treatment within 3 hours for a patient with an acute myocardial infarction, hypertension, heart disease, or diabetes?

Tissue plasminogen activator (TPA) to dissolve the clot Signup and view all the answers

What is a common consequence of severe increases in blood pressure (hypertension) as highlighted in the text?

Risk of death and cognitive problems Signup and view all the answers

Which respiratory system change occurs with increasing age, making it harder to breathe?

Lowered ability to exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide Signup and view all the answers

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) includes which of the following conditions?

Emphysema and chronic bronchitis Signup and view all the answers

What physiological change in men's reproductive system is associated with aging?

Gradual decline in fertility and testosterone Signup and view all the answers