Gray Matters: Understanding Substance Use Disorders in Older Adults
Participant Evaluation and Post Test
1. Please check the following criteria when rating the following speaker: Kay King, BS
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7. As a result of this activity, I was/will be able to identify the symptoms of occurrence of drug abuse among clients.
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7. As a result of this activity, I was/will be able to identify 2 resources for older adults.
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8. As a result of this activity, I was/will be able to identify the negative consequences of improper use or over use of drugs.
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9. As a result of this activity, please share at least one action you will take to change your professional practice/performance.
10. Administrative arrangements: Please rate the administrative arrangements
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11. As a result of this activity, please share at least one action you will take to change your professional practice/ performance:
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Post-Test
1. What are the two top substances that are abused by older adults?
2. Name three age-related changes that could elevate an older adult's sensitivity to the effects of drugs and alcohol?
3. Indicate whether the substance is abused by older adults.
Not abused
Abused
Alcohol
Prescription opoids
Over-the-coulter sleep aids
Nicotine
Marijuana
4. Indicate whether alcohol use is recommended or not for older adults with the following conditions.
Not Recommended
Use Permitted
Diabetes
Major depression
Dementia
Heart disease
Parkinson's disease
5. List three reasons why is it difficult to diagnose substance abuse in older adults?
6. Name three resources where older adults and their families can find information of substance abuse or connect with resources a question
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