Author Question: The majority of people over age 65 are ill and disabled. Indicate whether the statement is true ... (Read 49 times)

darbym82 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

The majority of people over age 65 are ill and disabled.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

Studies are currently underway to determine mortality risk of ziprasidone. Findings indicate that ziprasidone has additional mortality risk related to which of the following?

a. slightly prolonging the cardiac QT interval, increasing susceptibility to arrhythmias
b. exacerbation of the sleep apnea commonly observed with long-term use of these drugs
c. lack of improvement in negative symptoms, even after long-term use of these drugs
d. development of diabetes that sometimes accompanies long-term use of these drugs

yifu223 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

F

Answer to Question 2

A
Studies are currently underway to determine if ziprasidone may have additional mortality risk because of its tendency to slightly prolong the cardiac QT interval. This could possibly increase the client's susceptibility to dangerous arrhythmias. The other options are not specific to the studies regarding ziprasidone.