Which of the Following Statements Is True About Drugs Used

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about drugs used to prevent delirium?

• A) The most effective drug for the prevention of delirium is haloperidol.
• B) The most effective drug for the prevention of delirium is risperidone.
• C) The most effective drugs for the prevention of delirium are a combination of haloperidol and risperidone.
• D) No pharmacologic intervention, used alone or in a group, reliably prevents delirium.

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Definitions:

Public Good

A good that is non-excludable and non-rivalrous, meaning it can be used simultaneously by more than one person without reducing its availability to others.

Free Rider

An individual who benefits from resources, goods, or services without paying for the cost of the benefit.

Nonexcludable

Describes a good or service that prevents individuals from being excluded from using it; typically, because it is not feasible or cost-effective to do so.

Inefficiently High Level

A scenario where more resources are used than necessary, leading to waste and inefficiency.