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How does antagonistic pleiotropy (APT) relate to the evolutionary perspective on lifespan and epigenetic inheritance?  

The nurse practitioner is aware that older adults may experience cardiovascular pathophysiologic changes as they age including: Select all that apply. 

The nurse is assessing a 82 year old patient’s ability to complete tasks independently. Select what tasks are activities of daily living (ADL’s) based on the patient’s following statements. Select all that apply. 

Ms. Smith is 49 years old and sees her PCP for an annual physical. In addition, she is worried about getting Alzheimer’s because her mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) at 78 years of age. Ms. Smith has no memory issues. There are no other family members with AD. She states that she read on the internet that Alzheimer’s is related to the APOE 4 genetic mutation. What is the best explanation for Mr. Smith?

Early onset of Alzheimer disease (EOAD) in people 30 to 60 years of age, represents less than 5% of all people. 

Which of the following is most affected by pharmacokinetic change?  

Reduction in immune functions with aging are among the most critical changes.  This can be the cause for the following: Select all that apply:    

The nurse practitioner is conducting a health of older adults’ in-service with a group of older adults at a community center. The first concept she presents is a definition of chronic illness. Which of the following is the best definition?

Humans also have a diving reflex. Which of the following is correct about the human diving reflex? Mark all that apply.  

What kind of enzyme inhibition is indicated?