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A method used to identify unreported cases of elder abuse is
 
  A) follow-up home visits by the adult protective services.
  B) screening for elder abuse in emergency department settings.
  C) radiographic examinations of all elderly clients admitted for elective surgeries.
  D) use of the Caregiver Strain Index only on caregivers who lack a support system.

Question 2

The hospice nurse is discussing the addition of adjuvant medication to help an older patient with cancer pain. Which types of medications would the considered as adjuvant for this type of pain? Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. Antiemetics
  2. Corticosteroids
  3. Antidepressants
  4. Anticonvulsants
  5. Muscle relaxants


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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

2,3,4,5
Rationale: A wide array of nonopioid medications from several pharmacological classes has been shown to improve pain control when used concomitantly with pain medications. Their use may enhance the effectiveness of other classes of drugs, improving the treatment of pain at lower doses and decreasing the risk of side effects. Medications in this class do not include antiemetics.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Gracias!

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