Which of the Following Statements Is NOT Accurate Concerning the Drug

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is NOT accurate concerning the drug use of the elderly?

• A) Some elderly people use illicit drugs to avoid the cost of conventional medical treatment.
• B) Some elderly are likely to overuse prescription drugs.
• C) The majority of individuals over the age of 60 take at least one prescription medication.
• D) More than a third of individuals age 65 and older take 5 or more prescription drugs.

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Definitions:

High Goal

An ambitious objective or aim that is often challenging to achieve but highly rewarding.

INAH3

The third interstitial nucleus of the anterior hypothalamus, involved in sexual behavior and linked to sexual orientation in some research.

Anterior Hypothalamus

A region of the hypothalamus involved in regulating temperature, sleep, and aggression.

Simon LeVay

A neuroscientist known for his research into the biological bases of sexual orientation, notably through studying human brain structures.