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Themember4

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on: Jul 11, 2018
What are risk factors for osteoporosis? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Menopause
  b. Smoking
  c. White female
  d. Excessive high-impact exercise
  e. Long-term use of phenytoin (Dilantin)

Question 2

What age-related changes in the respiratory system explain why the older adult is at risk for infection? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Reduced ciliary movement
  b. Decrease in alveolar elasticity
  c. Pooling of secretions
  d. Flattened diaphragm
  e. Calcification of costal cartilage


Joc

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, C, E
Menopausal white women who smoke and have had long-term administration of phenytoin (Dilantin), heparin, or corticosteroids are at risk for osteoporosis.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, C
The flattening of the diaphragm and the calcification of cartilages decrease respiratory effectiveness but do not support pathogen growth as do ciliary and alveolar changes.


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