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An elder-friendly community includes components that: (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Address basic needs
  b. Optimize physical health
  c. Provide financial assistance
  d. Maximize independence
  e. Provide social engagement

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Which is the most important medication the nurse administers to a patient with diabetes mellitus to attenuate a metabolic disorder
 
  that is closely associated with diabetes mellitus and accelerates disease processes associated with diabetes mellitus?
  a. Atorvastatin (Lipitor)
  b. Colchicine (Colsalide)
  c. Calcium citrate (Citracal)
  d. Aluminum hydroxide (Amphojel)


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

A, B, D, E
Components of an elder-friendly community include addressing basic needs, optimizing physical health and well being, maximizing independence for the frail and disabled, and providing social and civic engagement. Elder-friendly communities do not provide financial assistance.

Answer to Question 2

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A Correct. Hyperlipidemia is a metabolic disorder closely associated with diabetes mellitus, and it can be treated effectively with antilipid agents such as atorvasta-tin (Lipitor), exercise, and diet. Hyperlipidemia is associated with atherosclero-sis.
B Incorrect. Colchicine (Colsalide) is prophylactic therapy for hyperuricemia, or gout, which is not commonly associated with diabetes mellitus; however, it is associated with coronary artery disease.
C Incorrect. Calcium citrate (Citracal) is used to treat osteoporosis and hypopara-thyroidism, metabolic disorders of the bone and the parathyroid gland; these metabolic disorders are not commonly associated with diabetes mellitus.
D Incorrect. Aluminum hydroxide (Amphojel) is given to bind with magnesium in chronic renal failure when the patient has hypermagnesemia.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Gracias!

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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