Having a deficiency of which nutrients has been implicated in increased blood levels of homocysteine in the elderly?
a. vitamin B12, folate, and iron
b. vitamin B12 and folate
c. calcium, vitamin D, and vitamin B12
d. all the B vitamins and vitamin C
e. fat-soluble vitamins only (A, D, E, K)
Q. 2What is the BMI range associated with the lowest mortality among adults?
a. 18.5-20
b. 15-30
c. 18.5-30
d. 20-30
e. 19-25
Q. 3Using BMI to define obesity in older adults comes with many limitations; these include:
a. difficulty in measuring height.
b. shifts in body composition.
c. hydration status.
d. All of the above
e. a and b only
Q. 4Seven signs and symptoms have been strongly related to dehydration in the elderly. Which of the following would NOT be one of these?
a. Hearing difficulty
b. Confusion
c. Dry tongue
d. Sunken appearance of eyes
e. Upper-body weakness
Q. 5Sarcopenia means:
a. lack of appetite.
b. loss of muscle associated with aging.
c. weight below the 5th percentile for age.
d. loss of fat mass due to illness.
e. loss of saliva.
Q. 6The FIRST remedy advised for osteoarthritis is:
a. weight loss if overweight.
b. an anti-inflammatory eating pattern.
c. chondroitin and glucosamine supplements to relieve inflammation.
d. gamma-linolenic acid supplements to help reduce pain and stiffness.
e. All of the above should be used in combination.
Q. 7Possible contributors to constipation include all of the following EXCEPT:
a. low-fiber diet.
b. dehydration.
c. high iron intake.
d. medications such as NSAIDs.
e. All of the above could contribute to constipation.
Q. 8A deficiency in vitamin B12 may lead to:
a. irreversible neurological damage.
b. cognitive impairment.
c. constipation.
d. a and b
e. b and c
Q. 9Which of the following is NOT be one of the recognized types of dehydration?
a. Isotonic
b. Hypotonic
c. Hypertonic
d. Supertonic
e. a and d
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