Blood levels of medications may rise in the elderly, sometimes to toxic levels. This is MOST likely due to:

A. splenic dysfunction.
B. renal insufficiency.
C. intentional overdose.
D. pancreatic failure.


Ans: B. renal insufficiency.

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a. banana b. rice c. apricots d. toast

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Bleeding control in the elderly patient may be more __________________ if the patient is taking ___________________ or other blood-thinning medications

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Which of the following BEST describes a teaching style based on the learning styles of young children?

A. Children only learn through repeating words. B. Children need explicit stories to learn any message. C. Make sure children show you how to perform a skill, not just tell you. D. Make sure children are only required to listen to the message, using more senses is confusing.

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The _______ stimulates the thyroid gland to release its hormones. 

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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