Which Collaborative Team Member Would Be Most Effective in Assisting

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which collaborative team member would be most effective in assisting the nurse to identify medication alternatives that are less likely to cause drowsiness and dizziness to reduce the risk of falls in the elderly patient?

• A) Nursing case manager
• B) Charge nurse
• C) Physical therapist
• D) Pharmacist

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Definitions:

Calcitonin

A hormone produced by the thyroid gland that helps regulate calcium levels in the blood by lowering them when they are high.

Glucagon

A hormone produced by the pancreas that raises blood glucose levels by promoting the breakdown of glycogen in the liver.

Biological Rhythms

Natural cycles of change in bodily functions or activities, including sleep-wake cycles and hormonal cycles, governed by internal biological clocks.

Melatonin

A hormone secreted by the pineal gland, involved in regulating sleep-wake cycles and circadian rhythms.