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1. 19.              The family of a 75-year-old patient is concerned about the patient's safety because the patient has been forgetting to turn off the stove or put perishable food in the refrigerator. The psychiatrist suspects an evolving cognitive disorder. Which of the following is most likely to be the earliest impairment to occur in the patient?

2. 9.                 Which of the following cognitive domains is most preserved with age?

3. 29.               A 91-year-old hospice patient with severe cachexia, end-stage dementia, and renal impairment has stopped eating and drinking. Which of the following comfort measures would be most appropriate?

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12.             Which of the following clinical syndromes is most commonly comorbid with Parkinson's disease?

5. 92.               According to Erik Erikson, an individual over 65 years of age who has developed a sense of satisfaction that life has been productive and worthwhile has successful1y managed the psychosocial task of developing:

6. 88.              The son of a 70-year-old woman calls a psychiatrist to make an appointment for his mother. He reports that he is worried that his mother has become depressed in the last 6 months, but she denies feeling sad and has refused to see a mental health professional. The son mentions that he will be bringing his mother to the appointment under the pretense of having her back pain checked by the doctor. The most appropriate response from the psychiatrist would be to:

7. 141.          When compared to younger adults, anxiety disorders in adults over age 65 have:

8. 144.          Which of the following morphologic changes is associated with normal aging?

9. 33.   Which of the following statements correctly characterizes changes in sleep associated with aging?