Involves Acts of Omission or Failure to Give Adequate Care

question 33

Multiple Choice

involves acts of omission or failure to give adequate care to an aging person.

• A) Elder abuse
• B) Forgetfulness
• C) Elder neglect
• D) Domestic abuse

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Definitions:

GABA

Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) is the primary inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain, playing a crucial role in regulating neuronal excitability and involved in anxiety reduction and sleep regulation.

Reduced Anxiety

A state or condition where there is a decrease in feelings of nervousness, worry, or unease.

Sensory Perceptual

Relating to the perception of sensory information from the environment, including how the brain interprets stimuli from the senses.

Benzodiazepines

A class of psychoactive drugs known to enhance the effect of the neurotransmitter GABA, used to treat conditions such as anxiety, insomnia, and seizures.