Which of the Following Groups of Patients Are Most Likely

question 94

Multiple Choice

Which of the following groups of patients are most likely to have difficulty using a simple metered-dose inhaler for aerosol drug therapy?
I.patients in acute distress
II.infants and young children
III.elderly persons

• A)I and II
• B)I and III
• C)II and III
• D)I, II, and III

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Definitions:

Framing

The process of presenting or constructing a concept, idea, or issue in a certain way to influence perception and judgment.

Representativeness Heuristic

A mental shortcut that involves judging the likelihood of an event or situation by comparing it to an existing prototype that already exists in our minds.

Confirmation Bias

The tendency to search for, interpret, favor, and recall information in a way that confirms one’s preexisting beliefs or hypotheses.

Mental Sets

A tendency to solve problems using methods that have worked in the past rather than considering new approaches.