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azncindy619

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Which approaches should be included when teaching medication safety to an older, homebound adult? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Always dispose of expired medications in the toilet or the sink; never throw them in the trash can.
  b. Never share medications with others.
  c. If a medication is not finished as prescribed, save it for future use.
  d. Keep medications in their original containers.
  e. Always request child-proof containers, even if the patient has trouble opening the lids.

Question 2

Which statements are myths that have been disproved concerning aging? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. All older adults are senile.
  b. Most older adults live in their own homes.
  c. Older adults are poor.
  d. Older adults have frequent contact with family members.
  e. Older adults are disabled.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, D
Expired medications should always be disposed of in the toilet or sink; they should never be thrown in the trash where they could be retrieved by others. Medications should never be shared with anyone else. Medications should always be stored in their original containers. A prescription should always be taken as prescribed by the physician. Medications should never be saved for future use. If an older adult has trouble opening child-proof medication containers, he should request non-childproof lids.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, C, E
All older adults are not senile; this is a myth. Mental decline is not inevitable. Older adults are not all poor; this is a myth. Older adults have a lower poverty rate than younger adults. Older adults are not all disabled; this is a myth. Most are able to manage their own care. Most older adults do live in their own homes and have frequent contact with family members.




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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
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