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justinmsk

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on: Jun 22, 2018
One medical response to sleep problems of the elderly is to prescribe narcotic medications to help them sleep. Unlike its effect on younger adults, the usual dose of a sleep aid in older adults can
 
  cause very light sleep.
  make them too alert.
  make them more steady on their feet.
  impair wakefulness and cause confusion.

Question 2

Which of the following treatments for insomnia is best for older adults?
 
  electrical stimulation of the brain
  narcotic drugs
  self-administration of alcohol
  accepting changes as normal


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mjbamaung

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

impair wakefulness and cause confusion.

Answer to Question 2

accepting changes as normal


justinmsk

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Excellent

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