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CCRI NURS 1015 EXAM 1
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS
What is ageism? - correct-answer - Stereotypes against people because of
increasing age.
What is PACE? - correct-answer - PACE stands for Program of All-inclusive Care for
the Elderly. It is a Medicare and Medicaid program that provides services in one
specific area to promote and maintain independence (elders can remain living at
home).
What is polypharmacy? - correct-answer - Polypharmacy is taking too many or
potentially inappropriate medications (e.g., doesn't match diagnosis)
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- 2 or more medications
- Also includes mixing herbal supplements and taking OTC meds frequently
What is STOPP/START? - correct-answer - A list of medications
STOPP - do not give to the elderly
START - safe to prescribe
What percentage of elders have a chronic disease? - correct-answer - 80% of
elders have a chronic disease. The more they have, the less independent they are.
What is the BEERS criteria? - correct-answer - A list of medications that are either
appropriate, should be used with caution, or should not be used at all for the
elderly.
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What is Peck's theory of aging? - correct-answer - Although physical decline
occurs in old age, mental and social capacities tend to increase.
What are psychosocial changes related to aging? - correct-answer - - Retirement
(a very big one; attached to role theory)
- Social isolation
- Sexuality
- Housing and environment
- Death
CCRI NURS 1015 EXAM 1
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS
What is ageism? - correct-answer - Stereotypes against people because of
increasing age.
What is PACE? - correct-answer - PACE stands for Program of All-inclusive Care for
the Elderly. It is a Medicare and Medicaid program that provides services in one
specific area to promote and maintain independence (elders can remain living at
home).
What is polypharmacy? - correct-answer - Polypharmacy is taking too many or
potentially inappropriate medications (e.g., doesn't match diagnosis)
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- 2 or more medications
- Also includes mixing herbal supplements and taking OTC meds frequently
What is STOPP/START? - correct-answer - A list of medications
STOPP - do not give to the elderly
START - safe to prescribe
What percentage of elders have a chronic disease? - correct-answer - 80% of
elders have a chronic disease. The more they have, the less independent they are.
What is the BEERS criteria? - correct-answer - A list of medications that are either
appropriate, should be used with caution, or should not be used at all for the
elderly.
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What is Peck's theory of aging? - correct-answer - Although physical decline
occurs in old age, mental and social capacities tend to increase.
What are psychosocial changes related to aging? - correct-answer - - Retirement
(a very big one; attached to role theory)
- Social isolation
- Sexuality
- Housing and environment
- Death
