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Question 17 All of the following results of normal aging may blunt manifestations of acute abdominal pathology EXCEPT: с a. Fever may be less dramatic b. Peritoneal inflammatory signs may be absent c. Most elderly have chronic abdominal pain related to constipation d. Pain sensation may be less severe с Question 18 Taking a thorough medication history from an older person is important because a. Older adults have over half of the reported adverse drug reactions b. It would be unusual for an older patient to take more than six prescribed drugs each day c. Patients 65 and over need more education on prescriptions due to under prescribing d. Older patients are more likely to report pain and request opioids Question 19 According to the text, older adults are not interested in expressing their wishes about end-of-life care. True False Question 20 Which of the following are NOT considered older adults at high risk for falls: a. Those with two or more falls in the past 12 months b. Those with abnormal gait or balance with a single fall in the past 12 months c. Those with an acute fall with or without difficulties with gait or balance d. All are high risk for falls

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Question 17

In ageing any abdominal pathology or its disease can be easily identified like with pain(but sensation decreases as one ages ) ,elevated body temperature), constipation (die to decreased bowel movements and ageing) are common.Peritoneal inflammation is seen in any abdominal disease

Ans:b.Peritoneal inflammatory signs may be absent

Question 18

The recent statistics describes that older adults gets nearly 15% of the adverse effects of a drugwhen given.These can be prevented to nearly 50 % when a thorough medication history is taken.This has lead to an increase in admission related to adverse reactions.

The number of medication depends on the type of symptoms, disease and its treatment

Generally all patients require education on the prescription.

The pain perception is low so requesting for opioid is difficult

Ans:older adults have over half of the reported adverse reactions

Question 19

Older adults now a days are quite comfortable in discussing about their end of life care because of awareness and trying to make their death with a good quality

Ans:True

Question 20

A patient who has history of fall ,gait imbalance in the recent or in less than 12 months are highly susceptible for fall

Ans:d,All are high risk for falls