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justinmsk

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One medical response to sleep problems of the elderly is to prescribe narcotic medications to help them sleep. Unlike its effect on younger adults, the usual dose of a sleep aid in older adults can
 
  cause very light sleep.
  make them too alert.
  make them more steady on their feet.
  impair wakefulness and cause confusion.

Question 2

Which of the following treatments for insomnia is best for older adults?
 
  electrical stimulation of the brain
  narcotic drugs
  self-administration of alcohol
  accepting changes as normal


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mjbamaung

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

impair wakefulness and cause confusion.

Answer to Question 2

accepting changes as normal


justinmsk

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Gracias!

amandanbreshears

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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