For the past 2 weeks, John has been consistently experiencing difficulty concentrating, excessive guilt and self-blame, psychomotor agitation, great fatigue, and a reduction in his appetite.  According to DSM-5, John can be diagnosed with major depressive disorder (MDD).

Those symptoms that involve noticeable decreases and absences in certain behaviors, emotions, or drives in those afflicted with schizophrenia are called ________ symptoms. 

Which of the following areas should be assessed when determining a patient’s decision-making capacity?

Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of the Social Security program established in 1935?

Which of the following interventions is most effective in preventing the development of candidiasis?

A 78-year-old patient is scheduled for a wound dressing change for a stage 3 pressure ulcer, which is expected to be very painful. The healthcare provider plans to administer analgesics before the procedure to ensure the patient is comfortable. According to best practices in pain management, what is the rationale for administering analgesics before the dressing change?

Which of the following strategies is most effective in promoting medication adherence in older adults?

A 72-year-old patient with chronic kidney disease is prescribed digoxin for heart failure. Considering age-related changes in renal function, what is the primary concern regarding the excretion of digoxin?

Which of the following factors contributes most to the risk of polypharmacy and its associated complications in older adults?

Which of the following statements accurately describes the legal term “competency” in relation to decision-making in healthcare?