The Beers List Is a List of Medications That Should

question 1

Multiple Choice

The Beers list is a list of medications that should not be used in older adults.The reason that the medications should not be used is that:

• A) they are not covered by Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit.
• B) they have a higher than usual risk for older adults.
• C) they are likely to be abused by older adults.
• D) they cause allergic reactions in older adults.

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Definitions:

Mourning

The process of expressing grief and sorrow after losing someone or something significant.

Denial

A psychological defense mechanism where a person refuses to accept the reality of a factual or emotional truth.

Coercive Power

A form of power that is based on the ability to deliver punishments or impose penalties for noncompliance, often used to control or influence others' actions.

Compliance

The act of adhering to rules, standards, or laws.