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dbose

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The family of your patient is concerned over the changes in their mother's behavior. It appears that she has increased confusion, increased anxiety, and an inability to sleep. You suspect the following
 
  a. Adverse drug reaction or toxicity
  b. Urinary tract infections
  c. Acute brain problem
  d. All of the above

Question 2

Older people with type 2 diabetes mellitus frequently exhibit symptoms different from those in a younger people with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Symptoms in an older person may include
 
  a. Incontinence
  b. Frequent thirst
  c. Anorexia
  d. A and C


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

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Symptoms of acute brain disorders, urinary tract infections, and adverse drug reactions are so similar that they are easily confused, and each should be ruled out.

Answer to Question 2

D
Older people with type 2 diabetes mellitus tend to have symptoms of incontinence, anorexia, confusion, and dehydration. Frequent thirst, a common symptom in younger people, is not so common among older adults.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 11, 2018
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