The Most Common Medication Misuse in Older Persons Is

question 9

Multiple Choice

The most common medication misuse in older persons is

• A)overutilization for euphoric effects.
• B)failure to adequately understand side effects.
• C)intentional underutilization for financial reasons.
• D)obtaining multiple prescriptions for the same compound from multiple providers.

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Definitions:

Paraphilias

Atypical sexual interests that may involve non-consenting partners, extreme or risky activities, or discomfort to oneself or others.

Gender Identity Disorder

An older term previously used to describe what is now better understood as gender dysphoria, marked by a strong identification with a gender different from one's biological sex.

Abnormal Object Desire Syndrome

Refers to a paraphilic interest where there is a strong desire or attraction to inanimate objects; not officially recognized in major diagnostic manuals.

Frotteuristic Disorder

A paraphilic disorder characterized by a strong desire to rub, against a non-consenting person, usually in crowded places, for sexual gratification.