Question 1

Monitoring of blood ________ is an important part of controlling diabetes mellitus.

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Question 2

In an elderly patient, weakening of the supports of the uterus may cause the uterus to ________, or work its way down the vaginal canal.

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Question 3

The practice of taking multiple medications at the same time is known as ________.

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Question 4

Excessive nighttime urination is known as _________.

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Question 5

Because there is no cure for the brain disorder called ________ disease, the primary role of caregivers for elderly patients who have this disease is to provide comfort and safety to the patient.

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Question 6

Patient ________, or obedience in following the physician's orders, can help them remain healthier and get well faster.

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Question 7

Signs of patient ________ may be the result of Alzheimer's disease, senility, depression, head injury, or misuse of medications or alcohol.

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Question 8

Because some elderly patients have problems with memory, you should provide detailed ________ instructions that they and their family can refer to as necessary.

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Question 9

The three basic categories of elder abuse are ________ elder abuse, institutional elder abuse, and self-neglect or self-abuse.

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Question 10

Many elderly patients do not understand the concept of ________, or measures taken to prevent illness.

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Question 11

When interviewing a geriatric patient, practice ________ listening skills by paying attention to the patient's verbal and nonverbal cues and by repeating information back to the patient to make sure you understood it correctly.

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Question 12

Treatment for depression generally combines a course of ________ drugs with psychotherapy.

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Question 13

An elevation in blood pressure over 140 systolic and 90 diastolic, with or without symptoms is called ________.

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Question 14

A diet that is high in ________ may help prevent osteoporosis.

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Question 15

When you ask a patient to identify drugs she is taking, you should ask her to include all prescription medications, OTC drugs, dietary supplements, and ________ remedies.

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Quiz 41: Assisting in Geriatrics