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Geriatrics L11-13
Quiz by Seleste Parma
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Insomnia is waking up too early despite the __ to sleep.
Chronic insomnia is greater then __ months.
Which of the following is the time it takes to initiate sleep?
Which of the following is the ability to stay asleep?
Which of the following stages of sleep do older people spend more time in?
Which of the following is a risk factor for insomnia?
Which type of antihistamines should not be given to elderly individuals with insomnia?
Match the stage and its description.
Which of the following is known as the restorative phase?
As one sleeps in the later stages of sleep, there is __ deeper stages of sleep and __ REM sleep.
Which of the following herbals can cause liver toxicity?
Usage of melatonin may have some efficacy in
Which of the following is good for sleep but decreases REM sleep?
Which of the following is used for sleep onset and maintenance with a duration of action of 6-10 hours?
Which of the following should be avoided in the elderly?
Which of the following is the only antidepressant FDA approved for insomnia?
How is Medicare funded?
What are the types of elder abuse from most common to least common?
When witnessing interactions of an elder with their caregiver, you notice the caregiver taunting, talking about the elder as if they are not there, promotes regressive behavior, mkes painful jokes at the expense of the elder, isolation of family/friends, and demeaning statemnets are used to describe the elder. What type of abuse are they experiencing?
When witnessing interactions of an elder with their caregiver, you notice the caregiver is forcing the elder to give up money, make a new will and is misusing the elder's assets. What type of abuse are they experiencing?
In the ER, and elderly patient comes in with their caregiver. The patient has burns, bruises, a history of repeated falls, and is shaking. What type of abuse are they experiencing?
When noticing an elderly patient and their caregiver, the caregiver fails to assist with personal hygiene, provide clothing/shelter, and provide medical care. What are they experiencing?
What type of antihistamine causes insomnia?
What is included in a sleep diary?
What is good sleep efficiency?
Which of the following demonstrated an increase in hip fractures when prescribed in skilled nursing facilities?
Which of the following helps with sleep onset only?
Which of the following are associated with benzos?
Which of the following are short acting benzos so work for sleep onset?
Which of the following are long acting benzos so are best avoided in the elderly?
What is the campaign that says to not use benzos or other sedative hypnotics in older adults as a first choice for insomnia, agitation, or delirium?
Which of the following is a melatonin receptor agonist that is best for sleep onset and not sleep maintenance?
Which of the following is an orexin (neuropeptide that promotes wakefulness) antagonist to suppress the wake drive?
Health care access refers to the availability and accessibility of health care services in terms of
What needs do older adults have?
Who is covered by medicare?
Match the types of Medicare.
What are rural elderly at greater risk for?
What are barriers to access?
How many cases of elder abuse are reported to authorities?
Which of the following are signs of psychological elder abuse?
Which of the following are signs of psychological elder abuse?
What is involved in decisional capacity?
What are characteristics of the bully?
Match the type of bully.
What are the steps to stop bullying?
Who is the most common perpetrator to domestic elder abuse?
Which screening tool takes about 1 min and is given to the caregiver and victim?
Which screening tool is given by an ER nurse and looks for possible indicators of abuse and neglect?
Which of the following are age-related changes in sleep?
Sleep restriction therapy creates sleep ___ by avoiding napping and keeping busy during the day.
Which of the following are herbal treatments for insomnia, but have potential for liver toxicity?
What are side effects of z drugs?
What are the three types of long term care?
Which of the following acts as the main financial source for long-term care for those who meet income requirements?
How many elder Americans experience some form of elder abuse?
What are warning signs in a physical assessment for elder abuse?
Which of the following are financial abuse warning signs?
Which of the following is part of the abbreviated screening tool for abuse?