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Which of the following is a risk factor for depression in older adults?
Which of the following is a risk factor for depression in older adults?
Which of the following is a common symptom of depression in older adults?
Which of the following is a common symptom of depression in older adults?
Which assessment tool is used to diagnose delirium?
Which assessment tool is used to diagnose delirium?
What is the first line pharmacologic intervention for delirious patients?
What is the first line pharmacologic intervention for delirious patients?
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What are the consequences of urinary incontinence?
What are the consequences of urinary incontinence?
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When are pelvic floor exercises (Kegels) used for urinary incontinence?
When are pelvic floor exercises (Kegels) used for urinary incontinence?
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Which type of dementia is the most common, accounting for 60-70% of cases?
Which type of dementia is the most common, accounting for 60-70% of cases?
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What are the three Ds commonly associated with geriatrics?
What are the three Ds commonly associated with geriatrics?
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Which type of dementia is commonly associated with visual hallucinations and fluctuations in cognitive function?
Which type of dementia is commonly associated with visual hallucinations and fluctuations in cognitive function?
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Which type of dementia is commonly associated with changes in personality and behavior?
Which type of dementia is commonly associated with changes in personality and behavior?
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Which factors can predispose an individual to develop Alzheimer's?
Which factors can predispose an individual to develop Alzheimer's?
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Which of the following is a modifiable risk factor for Alzheimer's?
Which of the following is a modifiable risk factor for Alzheimer's?
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Which term may be seen as offensive by older adults due to historical implications?
Which term may be seen as offensive by older adults due to historical implications?
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What medication is commonly used for life-ending care?
What medication is commonly used for life-ending care?
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When was Cody's original date to end her life?
When was Cody's original date to end her life?
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What was the ballot measure number in Washington to legalize death with dignity?
What was the ballot measure number in Washington to legalize death with dignity?
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How quickly does a patient need to consume their life-ending medication to ensure it has the desired effect?
How quickly does a patient need to consume their life-ending medication to ensure it has the desired effect?
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In what year did Oregon legalize the Death with Dignity Act?
In what year did Oregon legalize the Death with Dignity Act?
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Which of the following is an extrinsic risk factor for the development of pressure injuries?
Which of the following is an extrinsic risk factor for the development of pressure injuries?
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Which stage of pressure injury involves full thickness loss involving all layers of the skin?
Which stage of pressure injury involves full thickness loss involving all layers of the skin?
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Which marker is commonly used to assess the nutritional status of a patient?
Which marker is commonly used to assess the nutritional status of a patient?
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Which of the following is a common organism that affects institutionalized older patients?
Which of the following is a common organism that affects institutionalized older patients?
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What are the indications for hospitalization in pneumonia according to the CURB65 criteria?
What are the indications for hospitalization in pneumonia according to the CURB65 criteria?
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When should a urinary tract infection (UTI) be treated with antibiotics?
When should a urinary tract infection (UTI) be treated with antibiotics?
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Which of the following is the correct definition of palliative care?
Which of the following is the correct definition of palliative care?
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What is the main difference between hospice and palliative care?
What is the main difference between hospice and palliative care?
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What does POLST stand for?
What does POLST stand for?
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Which section of the POLST form represents resuscitation preferences?
Which section of the POLST form represents resuscitation preferences?
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Who can sign the POLST form?
Who can sign the POLST form?
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What is the importance of open-ended questions in healthcare communication?
What is the importance of open-ended questions in healthcare communication?
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Which of the following is a common risk factor for the development of pressure injuries?
Which of the following is a common risk factor for the development of pressure injuries?
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Which stage of pressure injury involves full thickness loss involving all layers of the skin?
Which stage of pressure injury involves full thickness loss involving all layers of the skin?
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Which marker is commonly used to assess the nutritional status of a patient?
Which marker is commonly used to assess the nutritional status of a patient?
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Which type of dementia is commonly associated with visual hallucinations and fluctuations in cognitive function?
Which type of dementia is commonly associated with visual hallucinations and fluctuations in cognitive function?
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What is the first line pharmacologic intervention for delirious patients?
What is the first line pharmacologic intervention for delirious patients?
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What is the importance of open-ended questions in healthcare communication?
What is the importance of open-ended questions in healthcare communication?
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Which type of dementia is the most prevalent, accounting for 60-70% of cases?
Which type of dementia is the most prevalent, accounting for 60-70% of cases?
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Which factor does NOT predispose an individual to develop Alzheimer's?
Which factor does NOT predispose an individual to develop Alzheimer's?
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Which of the following is NOT a modifiable risk factor for Alzheimer's?
Which of the following is NOT a modifiable risk factor for Alzheimer's?
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Which type of dementia is commonly associated with visual hallucinations and fluctuations in cognitive function?
Which type of dementia is commonly associated with visual hallucinations and fluctuations in cognitive function?
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Which of the following is NOT one of the 3Ds commonly associated with geriatrics?
Which of the following is NOT one of the 3Ds commonly associated with geriatrics?
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Which type of dementia is the second most prevalent?
Which type of dementia is the second most prevalent?
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Which of the following medications is commonly used for life-ending care?
Which of the following medications is commonly used for life-ending care?
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When was Cody's original date to end her life?
When was Cody's original date to end her life?
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What was the ballot measure number in Washington to legalize death with dignity?
What was the ballot measure number in Washington to legalize death with dignity?
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How quickly does a patient need to consume their life-ending medication to ensure it has the desired effect?
How quickly does a patient need to consume their life-ending medication to ensure it has the desired effect?
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In what year did Oregon legalize the Death with Dignity Act?
In what year did Oregon legalize the Death with Dignity Act?
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What is required of a patient to be able to utilize the Death with Dignity Act?
What is required of a patient to be able to utilize the Death with Dignity Act?
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Which of the following risk factors contribute to depressive symptoms in older adults?
Which of the following risk factors contribute to depressive symptoms in older adults?
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What is the purpose of the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS)?
What is the purpose of the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS)?
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Which pharmacologic intervention is recommended as first-line treatment for depression in older adults?
Which pharmacologic intervention is recommended as first-line treatment for depression in older adults?
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What is the first-line treatment for stress urinary incontinence?
What is the first-line treatment for stress urinary incontinence?
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Which type of urinary incontinence is characterized by uninhibited detrusor activity at inappropriately low urinary volumes?
Which type of urinary incontinence is characterized by uninhibited detrusor activity at inappropriately low urinary volumes?
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What is the first-line treatment for overflow urinary incontinence?
What is the first-line treatment for overflow urinary incontinence?
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Which of the following is a key aspect of palliative care?
Which of the following is a key aspect of palliative care?
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What is the main difference between hospice and palliative care?
What is the main difference between hospice and palliative care?
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What does the Physician Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment (POLST) form summarize?
What does the Physician Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment (POLST) form summarize?
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Who can sign the POLST form?
Who can sign the POLST form?
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What do the sections A, B, C, and D represent in the POLST form?
What do the sections A, B, C, and D represent in the POLST form?
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What is the role of physician assistants (PAs) in Death with Dignity?
What is the role of physician assistants (PAs) in Death with Dignity?
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Older adults may see "Queer" as an offensive term due to historical implications.
Older adults may see "Queer" as an offensive term due to historical implications.
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What medication is used for life ending care?
What medication is used for life ending care?
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When was Cody's original date to end her life?
When was Cody's original date to end her life?
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What was the ballot measure number in Washington to legalize death with dignity?
What was the ballot measure number in Washington to legalize death with dignity?
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How quickly does a patient need to consume their life-ending medication to ensure it has the desired effect?
How quickly does a patient need to consume their life-ending medication to ensure it has the desired effect?
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In what year did Oregon legalize the Death with Dignity Act?
In what year did Oregon legalize the Death with Dignity Act?
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What is required of a patient to be able to utilize Death with Dignity Act?
What is required of a patient to be able to utilize Death with Dignity Act?
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