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8. An 89-year-old retired school principal comes for an annual check-up. She would like to know whether or not she should undergo a screening colonoscopy. She has never done this before. Which of the following factors should not be considered when discussing whether she should go for this screening test? A) Life expectancy B) Time interval until benefit from screening accrues C) Patient preference D) Current age of patient {Ans: Ans: D The current age of the patient is not as important as her actual life expectancy and current health status.}16. Which of the following represents age-related changes in the lungs? A) Decrease in chest wall compliance B) Speed of expiration increases C) Increase in respiratory muscle strength D) Increased elastic recoil of lung tissue {Ans: Ans: A The lungs age along with the rest of the body. These changes include decreased lung and chest wall compliance, increased expiratory time, decreased muscle strength and cough, and decreased elastic recoil.}18. Mr. Chin is an 82-year-old man who comes to your office for a routine check. On examination, you notice a somewhat high-pitched murmur in the second right intercostal space during systole. It does not radiate and the rest of