Prevalence is the number of new cases of a particular disease
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
ANS: F
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Which of the following statements accurately describes when the problem of polypharmacy in the older adult is least likely to occur?
a. There are a larger number of health problems to be managed. b. There are a large number of over-the-counter (OTC) drugs taken. c. There are a limited number of health care providers. d. There is poorly coordinated patient management.
A nurse is teaching an older patient about the signs and symptoms of a myocardial infarction. Which statement by the patient would indicate that the teaching was effective?
a. "The pain in my chest may last a long time." b. "I will feel like I have an elephant sitting on the center of my chest." c. "The chest pain will be sharp and over the center of my chest." d. "The pain may not be severe and may not be in my chest."
One of the last functions to be lost before death is
a. speaking. c. hearing. b. vision. d. elimination.
Implementing a treatment plan that includes mecamylamine is indicative of a diagnosis of ________.
A. depression B. smoking addiction C. severe hypertension D. constipation