This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Which of the following is a characteristic of alcohol use in the elderly? a. Binge drinking is ... (Read 47 times)

skymedlock

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 561
on: Aug 20, 2018
Which of the following is a characteristic of alcohol use in the elderly?
 
  a. Binge drinking is more frequent in the elderly than in younger persons.
  b. The proportion of binge drinkers in greater in the elderly than any other age group.
  c. In elderly individuals, unlike in younger individuals, alcohol use is not associated with other risky behavior such as illicit drug use.
  d. Alcohol withdrawal is much more difficult for older persons than for younger persons.
  e. Elderly individuals are rarely successfully treated for alcohol abuse and dependence.

Question 2

Which of the following types of diets has been shown to prevent or reduce arthritis inflammation?
 
  a. High in simple sugars, low in canned fruit
  b. High in animal protein, low in canned fruit
  c. Low in polyunsaturated fat, high in oleic acid
  d. Low in saturated fat, high in omega-3 fatty acids
  e. High in animal protein and both omega-3 fatty acids and oleic acid


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

Bsand8

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 327
Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D


skymedlock

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 561
Reply #2 on: Aug 20, 2018
Thanks


Bsand8

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 327
Reply #3 on: Aug 20, 2018
Welcome :)


« previous next »
 

Did you know?

The use of salicylates dates back 2,500 years to Hippocrates’s recommendation of willow bark (from which a salicylate is derived) as an aid to the pains of childbirth. However, overdosage of salicylates can harm body fluids, electrolytes, the CNS, the GI tract, the ears, the lungs, the blood, the liver, and the kidneys and cause coma or death.

Did you know?

Despite claims by manufacturers, the supplement known as Ginkgo biloba was shown in a study of more than 3,000 participants to be ineffective in reducing development of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease in older people.

Did you know?

If you use artificial sweeteners, such as cyclamates, your eyes may be more sensitive to light. Other factors that will make your eyes more sensitive to light include use of antibiotics, oral contraceptives, hypertension medications, diuretics, and antidiabetic medications.

Did you know?

According to the CDC, approximately 31.7% of the U.S. population has high low-density lipoprotein (LDL) or "bad cholesterol" levels.

Did you know?

Always store hazardous household chemicals in their original containers out of reach of children. These include bleach, paint, strippers and products containing turpentine, garden chemicals, oven cleaners, fondue fuels, nail polish, and nail polish remover.

Elderly Elderly
The most common drug used to facilitate date rape is alcohol, not GHB. The most common drug used to facilitate date rape is alcohol, not GHB.
Symbolic interactionists stress that a basic characteristic of humans is that they attach meaning to ... Symbolic interactionists stress that a basic characteristic of humans is that they attach meaning to ...
Seated position for massage for the elderly. Seated position for massage for the elderly.
Blood Alcohol Concentration in men and women Blood Alcohol Concentration in men and women
Reactions to Drugs and Alcohol Vary Reactions to Drugs and Alcohol Vary
Video: Interspecific Competition Relationship - Competitive & Niche Differentiation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library