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armygirl

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on: Jul 11, 2018
Which of the following statements are true for the older adult?
 
  a. Because of decreased absorption, some standard drug dosages may be inappropriate for an older adult
  b. Constipation and diarrhea change the body's absorption ability
  c. Both A and B
  d. Manufacturers have changed certain drug formulas to be more suitable to the slower geriatric bowel

Question 2

Hearing loss in older people
 
  a. Is uncommon
  b. Occurs more frequently in women than in men
  c. May affect high-frequency tones in particular
  d. Cannot be treated or compensated for


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bigsis44

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

C
Changes in gastrointestinal motility, such as constipation and diarrhea (response B), alter the time that medication travels through the intestine, which alters absorption amounts. Changes in gastric pH (decreasing acidity) decrease potential drug absorption (response A). Manufacturers have not reconfigured drugs to be suitable to a slower bowel (response D).

Answer to Question 2

C
The ability to hear high-frequency tones decreases with age. Response A is incorrect because hearing loss is common in elderly individuals. Response B is incorrect because hearing loss occurs more frequently in older men than in older women. Response D is incorrect because hearing aids that amplify sound are readily available.


armygirl

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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