Which Type of Substance Is Most Commonly Abused Among Older

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which type of substance is most commonly abused among older adults?

• A) cocaine
• B) prescription drugs
• C) marijuana
• D) opioids

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Definitions:

Family History

A record of health information about a person's immediate and extended family, often used to assess genetic or hereditary health risks.

Chief Complaint

The primary symptom or concern that brings a patient to seek medical care.

Paroxysmal Nocturnal Dyspnea

Sudden episodes of shortness of breath that awaken the individual from sleep, commonly associated with heart failure.

Heart Failure

A condition in which the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the body's needs.