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What is the name of the curvature of the thoracic spine that causes a bent over appearance in some older adults?

A.

Arthritis

B.

Lordosis

C.

Scoliosis

D.

Kyphosis

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

A. Arthritis

This is a joint disease, not a spinal curvature.

B. Lordosis

This is the inward curvature of the lumbar spine, not thoracic.

C. Scoliosis

This refers to a lateral (sideways) curvature of the spine.

D. Kyphosis

 Kyphosis is the outward curvature of the thoracic spine, common in elderly individuals due to osteoporosis and vertebral compression, leading to a stooped posture.


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Correct Answer is ["A","C","D","E"]

Explanation

A. Reduced blood flow through the liver

Decreases the liver’s ability to metabolize drugs, leading to prolonged drug action or toxicity.

B. Decreased body water

Affects drug distribution, especially water-soluble drugs, but not inactivation directly.

C. Decreased liver size

Smaller liver has less functional tissue, reducing metabolic capacity for drug inactivation.

D. Reduced liver enzyme activity

Enzymes involved in drug metabolism are less active, delaying inactivation.

E. Decreased renal function

Affects elimination of drugs and prolongs drug action, especially those excreted unchanged by kidneys.

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Decreased secretion of saliva

This is not a normal part of aging; if present, it's often due to medications or illness.

B. Increased acidity of saliva

Salivary composition doesn’t change significantly with age; this is not a recognized normal change.

C. Decreased gastric emptying

Aging can slow down GI motility, leading to delayed gastric emptying, which can contribute to fullness or indigestion.

D. Increased peristalsis

GI peristalsis slows with age, increasing the risk of constipation, not increasing motility.

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