Which of the following is used to treat the most common cause of ...

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Which of the following is used to treat the most common cause of impairment to an older person's hearing?
 
  a. Hearing aids
  b. Cochlear implants
  c. Ear canal irrigation
  d. Sign language

Question 2

Which statement is true about analgesic medications for older adults?
 
  a. Opioids are less effective in older patients than in younger patients.
  b. Stool softeners and laxatives should be used with opioids.
  c. Over-the-counter nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are generally harmless.
  d. The dose limit for acetaminophen is difficult to reach for older adults.

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Answer to Question 1

C
Irrigation is used to dissolve and remove impacted cerumen, the most common cause of impaired hearing in older adults. Hearing aids are useful for sensorineural hearing loss, but the most common cause impairing the hearing of older persons is cerumen impaction. Cochlear implants are useful for profound sensorineural deafness, but the most common cause impairing the hearing of older persons is cerumen impaction. Sign language has been used primarily by those who become deaf in childhood or at birth, but it is not considered a treatment.

Answer to Question 2

B

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A Incorrect. Because of changes in metabolism with aging, opioids have a greater and longer-lasting analgesic effect in older patients.
B Correct. Opioids often cause constipation and necessitate bowel stimulation to prevent constipation. A bowel regimen should be instituted at the same time as opioid treatment.
C Incorrect. NSAIDs can cause gastrointestinal bleeding, kidney and liver damage, and drug interactions with potentially fatal results.
D Incorrect. The maximum daily dose of acetaminophen is 4000 mg, and the limit is lower for patients with kidney or liver failure and patients who use alcohol. A typical dose is two 500-mg (extra-strength) tablets.

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