Which of the following is true regarding STOPP/START criteria for prescribing medications? Select all that apply.

Based on the American Geriatrics Society 2023 Beers Criteria, what medications should be used with caution in older adults?  Select all that apply. 

Ms. Smith is 49 years old and sees her PCP for an annual physical. In addition, she is worried about getting Alzheimer’s because her mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) at 78 years of age. Ms. Smith has no memory issues. There are no other family members with AD. She states that she read on the internet that Alzheimer’s is related to the APOE 4 genetic mutation. What is the best explanation for Mr. Smith?

Mr. Sours is 90 years old. In the last few months, he appears unable to comply with the health-care plan developed by the nurse practitioner. The nurse practitioner considers which of the following reasons for non adherence when updating his home care plan? Select all that apply.

The nurse practitioner has conducted a thorough health assessment for Mr. York, who is 83 years old. As the nurse practitioner synthesizes the information and creates the discharge instructions, consideration must be given to which of the following? Select all that apply.

Which of the following test may help identify elders who are at increased risk for falling?

Which of the following combinations of pharmacologic agents is most commonly associated with adverse drug reactions (ADRs) in the elderly? 

Mrs. Jones, 80 years old, comes to the clinic for management of heart failure, diabetes, and depression. The nurse practitioner assesses that this patient is not compliant with the medication plan and has missed a couple of recent appointments. The nurse practitioner analyzes this information and concludes that perhaps Mrs. Jones is experiencing treatment burden because:  Choose the best answer.  

The nurse practitioner is conducting a health of older adults’ in-service with a group of older adults at a community center. The first concept she presents is a definition of chronic illness. Which of the following is the best definition?

Which of the following features does NOT describe muscular tissue ?