CH 21 Drugs for the Older Patient

Question 1

1. Which of the following statements is true about the population aged 65 years and older?

It is the slowest-growing segment of the population, increasing at 2 percent each year.
It is the fastest-growing segment of the population, increasing at 5 percent each year.
It is the slowest-growing segment of the population, increasing at 5 percent each year.
It is the fastest-growing segment of the population, increasing at 2 percent each year.

Answer 1

It is the fastest-growing segment of the population, increasing at 2 percent each year.

The population of people aged 65 years and older is the fastest-growing segment of the population, increasing at 2 percent each year

Question 2

2. Which of the following is one of the most important ways in which geriatric medicine differs from medical care delivered to younger patients?

Cost of procedures
Medication therapy
Compliance with medical advice
Availability of insurance coverage

Answer 2

Medication therapy

Medication therapy is one of the most important ways in which geriatric medicine differs from medical care delivered to younger patients.