Which of the Following Statements Regarding the Administration of Medications

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding the administration of medications to elderly individuals is accurate?

• A)Multiple medications can be given to elderly individuals without problems.
• B)When giving multiple medications to elderly individuals, the dosage of each medication must be reduced by half.
• C)Medication dosages may need to be adjusted in the elderly based on liver or kidney impairment.
• D)Elderly individuals should never be given more than five medications simultaneously.
• E)Medications administered to elderly individuals in the evening are better tolerated than if they are given in the morning.

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Definitions:

Openness

One of the five major dimensions of personality, characterized by an appreciation for art, emotion, adventure, unusual ideas, imagination, curiosity, and variety of experience.

Creative

Relating to or involving the imagination or original ideas, especially in the production of an artistic work.

Nonconforming

The act or condition of not adhering to a traditional norm or standard.

Big Five Traits

The Big Five traits are a model in psychology that outlines five broad dimensions of personality: openness to experience, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism.