A primary prevention intervention that would be appropriate for a geriatric day care center would be
1. A weekly support group for individuals who have recently lost their spouses.
2. Bimonthly seminars for caregivers and family members to teach skills for caring for their loved ones.
3. Monthly blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol screenings.
4. Provision of free influenza vaccines for all clients on a yearly basis.
Question 2
Which of the following is not a common reason for medication errors among elders?
1. Many elders fail to understand the dosage schedule and the reason for taking the medication.
2. Medications are often forgotten, resulting in underdosing or possibly overdosing.
3. Often elders are overconcerned about drug-drug or food-drug interactions.
4. Prescribed medications may have never been purchased because of lack of money.
5. Some medications may be discontinued when symptoms disappear.
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