Changes in the mouth that naturally occur with the aging process include
A) thickening of the enamel on the teeth.
B) recession of the gums.
C) increase in saliva production, resulting in drooling in some cases.
D) leukoplakia.
B
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a. Always eat breakfast. b. Don't sit down when you eat. c. Eat foods from only one or two food groups. d. Measure progress in large increments.
When using the mucous membrane for percutaneous medication administration, the nurse would use an oily base for medication absorption when:
1. the mucous membrane is too dry, and skin will flake off. 2. the patient is allergic to oil-based preparations. 3. medication needs a slow absorption. 4. medication needs a rapid absorption.
Combination oral contraceptives contain which two hormones?
A. estrogen and luteinizing hormone B. follicle-stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone C. estrogen and progestin D. progestin and follicle-stimulating hormone
____________________ is the most common functional disorder in the elderly.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).