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1: The most common complaints among geriatric patients involves which system?: genitourinary
gastrointestinal
cardiovascular
pulmonary
2: Normal aging of the lung includes all of the following, EXCEPT:: loss of alveoli and capillaries
increased lung compliance
increased thoracic compliance
decreased expiratory flow rate
3: Manifestations of pneumonia among geriatric patients that are considered unreliable include which of the following?: fever
cough
auscultatory signs
all of the above
4: Which of the following conditions among geriatric patients has been associated with hormone replacement therapy?: community-acquired pneumonia
long-standing, allergic asthma
late onset asthma
congestive heart failure
5: The most important intervention for COPD among the geriatric populace is:: smoking cessation
systemic corticosteroids
anticholinergic bronchodilators
long-acting beta2 agonists
6: Elderly patients who had been employed in hazardous work environments before safety regulations are at increased risk for which condition?: connective tissue disease
interstitial lung disease
community acquired pneumonia
cerebrovascular disease
7: Cancer types that are age-related include which of the following?: pancreas
stomach
colon
all of the above
8: Chronic coughs among geriatric patients are commonly associated with all of the following, EXCEPT:: postnasal drip
angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors
corticosteroids
asthma
9: The benefits of supplemental oxygen therapy for geriatric pulmonary patients include all of the following, EXCEPT:: improved quality of life
increased hemoglobin level
reversal of pulmonary hypertension
longer survival
10: The Autohaler and Airmax Gold are examples of _________.: breath-actuated inhalers
dry-powder inhalers
micromesh nebulizers
pneumatic nebulizers