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lb_gilbert

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on: Jun 22, 2018

Comparing older men and women and falling,

A. men are more likely than women to fall
B. men trip more, but fall less
C. men are more likely to die from a fall
D. men are more likely to incur a fracture from a fall

Question 2

A major cause of falls among older adults is

A. psychotropic medications
B. polypharmacy
C. dyspnea
D. none of the selections is correct

momtoalll

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Posts: 326

Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

B

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