Question 1

The slow disintegration of the tissue at the centre of the retina is known as

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A)   glaucoma.
B)   cataracts.
C)   macular degeneration.
D)   presbyopia.

Question 2

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of blindness in people over 75.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Symptoms related to menopause may include

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A)   increased sexual desire.
B)   excessive energy.
C)   mood swings.
D)   intellectual deterioration.

Question 4

The medical term for severe deterioration of mental functioning resulting from a brain disorder is

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A)   dementia.
B)   senility.
C)   Alzheimer's disease.
D)   AMD.

Question 5

The most serious potential consequence of menopause is

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A)   memory loss.
B)   joint discomfort.
C)   bone fractures.
D)   tooth decay.

Question 6

Health Canada recommends that adults over the age of 50 should take a vitamin D supplement of what dose?

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A)   200 IU
B)   400 IU
C)   800 IU
D)   1000 IU

Question 7

Lily's father died several years ago and her mother, who had been living independently, seems to have started having more difficulty with tasks of daily living. Lily wonders if her mother may be developing dementia. What signs and symptoms are associated with dementia? What might Lily do or suggest to help her mother? Are any treatments available? What changes can be made to her mother's living situation?

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Question 8

Fluid intelligence is the ability to

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A)   move easily from situation to situation.
B)   maintain short-term memory.
C)   find solutions when confronted with a new problem.
D)   memorize information and repeat it later.

Question 9

A better arrangement than losing the productivity of people at retirement includes all the following, EXCEPT

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A)   setting a mandatory retirement age.
B)   providing volunteer and paid employment for retirees.
C)   offering retraining programs for occupational and leisure time activities for retirees.
D)   providing community-sponsored classes for retirees.

Question 10

Life expectancy of Canadian women is _____ years.

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A)   68
B)   73
C)   80
D)   84

Question 11

All the following are government programs to help seniors financially, EXCEPT:

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A)   OAS.
B)   CPP.
C)   QPP.
D)   HIS.

Question 12

The average length of life of members of a species is called

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A)   lifespan.
B)   life expectancy.
C)   life cycle.
D)   lifetime.

Question 13

The first symptoms of Alzheimer's disease are

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A)   forgetfulness and inability to concentrate.
B)   confusion or disorientation.
C)   aggressive behaviour and depression.
D)   change in personality and hallucinations.

Question 14

Aging is the normal process of change throughout life.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

In 2017, approximately how many men and women were widows in Canada?

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A)   500,000
B)   1.1 million
C)   1.9 million
D)   2.6 million

Question 16

Which of the following is most characteristic of retirement?

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A)   meeting deadlines
B)   trying to find enough leisure time
C)   needing to learn how to enjoy leisure time
D)   seeking competition

Question 17

Beginning menopause before age 45 is a risk factor for developing osteoporosis.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Benefits of volunteering include all the following, EXCEPT:

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A)   helper's high.
B)   feelings of increased self-worth and tension.
C)   perception of greater physical health.
D)   fewer colds and headaches.

Question 19

All the following medications are used to treat arthritis, EXCEPT:

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A)   acetaminophen.
B)   NSAIDs.
C)   DMARDs.
D)   OAS.

Question 20

What percentage of injury-related hospitalizations for older adults are the result of falls?

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A)   17
B)   47
C)   69
D)   85

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