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1.
Among older adults, what is the leading cause of injuries and hospital admissions?
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A) falls
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B) car accidents
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C) depressive episodes
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2.
The average life expectancy in the United States today is?
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A) close to 60
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B) close to 65
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C) close to 77
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D) close to 90
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3.
Common symptoms of Alzheimers disease include what?
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A) psychosis
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B) agitation
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C) wandering
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D) All of the Above
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4.
Pharmacodynamics refers to what?
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A) to a drug’s effect on its target organ
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B) to the dynamic relationship between a pharmacist and patient
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C) to the interaction between medications
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5.
A geriatric psychiatrist is a medical doctor with special training in what?
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A) the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders in the elderly
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B) family medicine
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C) a doctor that mediates estate plans
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6.
Ageism is reflected in what?
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A) employment discrimination
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B) patronizing attitudes
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C) negative media images
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D) All of the Above
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7.
If a patient is having trouble bathing, managing finances, or driving, what should be done first?
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A) talk with a pastor
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B) consult with a doctor
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C) nothing at all
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8.
What percentage of Long Term Care is received in a home-like setting?
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A) 15%
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B) 30%
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C) 50%
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D) 80%
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9.
Elderly adults often are reluctant to accept help from loved ones because?
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A) they feel threatened
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B) they fear losing their independence
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C) they feel misunderstood
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10.
Long-term care ombudsmen are advocates for
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A) families of the elderly
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B) residents of assisted living facilities
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C) elderly with alcohol addiction
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11.
Failure of a mandated reporter to report elder abuse is what?
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A) a misdemeanor
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B) a felony
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C) non-punishable
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12.
Research has shown that caregivers of the elderly often are at increased risk for?
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A) depression
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B) illness
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C) both of the above
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