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Question 1 of 5
Which of the following statements about community-based services is true?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The majority of the budget for Area Agencies on Aging goes to nutrition and supportive services for older adults.
Question 2 of 5
An elderly male with benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) should be advised to avoid antihistamines. What is the reason for this?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Antihistamines can cause urinary retention, worsening BPH symptoms.
Question 3 of 5
Randall Johnson, an 80-year-old man with a history of high blood pressure and hypothyroidism, presents with ongoing dizziness. What is the most likely cause of his dizziness?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Orthostatic hypotension is the most likely cause of dizziness in this patient with high blood pressure and hypothyroidism.
Question 4 of 5
When treating a patient with asthma who is experiencing acute wheezing, which medication should be given to relieve the symptom?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Short-acting bronchodilators like albuterol are used for acute asthma relief.
Question 5 of 5
Which antihypertensive would be appropriate to prescribe for a hypertensive patient (B/P 150/95) in her third trimester?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Methyldopa is safe for use in pregnancy and is the preferred antihypertensive for hypertension during pregnancy.
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