What factors increase the risk of medication-related problems in the older adult? (Select all that apply.)
a. Drug-testing methodology
b. Age-related changes
c. Polypharmacy
d. Cognitive and sensory changes
e. Lack of adequate medical follow-up
ANS: A, B, C, D
Lack of follow-up is not identified as a factor in medication-related problems.
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A) 30 days B) 60 days C) 90 days D) 120 days
After placing a meal tray in front of a resident,
a. let the resident eat the meal independently. b. ask the resident if he or she needs help eating. c. cut the resident's food. d. start to feed the resident