Substance Abuse Among Older Adults

8 Questions | By Tjtaft | Updated: Mar 20, 2022 | Attempts: 155

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This is a fill in the blank, multiple choice, and one essay quiz based on the information that was given during my presentation.

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1.

Choose which one is not a medical problem among substance abuse in older adults:a) Chronic painb) Insomniac) Sensory deficitsd) Social statuse) none of the above
- A.
  
  Chronic pain
- B.
  
  Insomnia
- C.
  
  Sensory deficits
- D.
  
  Social status
- E.
  
  None of the above
2.

Adults age 65 and older consume more ____________ and ____-____-________ medications than any other age group in the United States.
3.

This drug is prescribed to older adults more than any other age group:
- A.
  
  Sleeping pills
- B.
  
  Opiates
- C.
  
  Benzodiazepines
- D.
  
  Amphetamines
- E.
  
  All of the above
4.

It is estimated that the number of people addicted to drug would double to _______ by the end of ______.
5.

What percentage of elderly people represent the number of prescription drug abusers?
- A.
  
  13%
- B.
  
  30%
- C.
  
  60%
- D.
  
  45%
- E.
  
  None of the above
6.

Which of the following is not a factor leading to elderly drug addiction?
- A.
  
  Aging
- B.
  
  Chronic pain
- C.
  
  Loneliness
- D.
  
  Financial stress
- E.
  
  Anxiety
7.

Approximately ____ of all elder alcoholics started abusing alcohol much earlier in life. Early-onset alcoholics are more likely to have a family history of __________ and display increased antisocial behavior
8.

Describe what the sad fact is about the elderly and alcoholism/substance abuse: