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Pain Management for Aging Populations in Medical and Behavioral Health Settings

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1.  The following is NOT an example of healthy aging: maintaining quality of life social isolation from others going to the doctor regularly taking care of mental health

2.  The prevalence of chronic pain in community-dwelling aging populations is: 5-10% 15-25% 26-50% 51-60%

3.  Which of the following is NOT a common type of pain for aging populations? low back pain abdominal pain neuropathic pain joint pain

4.  Prescribing opioids to aging adults is: the first option to treat pain has no impact on cognition is associated with poor pain outcomes is more effective than non-drug options

5.  Deprescribing addresses polypharmacy in aging adults by: Decreasing medication adherence Eliminating unnecessary medications Increasing healthcare costs Having no impact on treatment burden

6.  People over 60 who take opioids for chronic pain can have all of these side effects EXCEPT: Sleepiness Diarrhea Shallow breathing Memory loss

7.  Neuropathic pain impacts ________% of aging adults. 3-5 7-10 12-15 18-20

8.  Non-pharmacological pain management options for aging populations: Have increased side effects Are easily accessible Should not consider personal preference Require a doctor’s order

9.  The benefits of social support for aging populations include: Increasing the unpleasantness of pain Worsens pain related insomnia Improving mood which decreases pain perception Increases pain related insomnia

10.  Physical activity in aging populations: Causes more harm than good Increases pain sensitivity Requires using opioids before an activity Improves balance and maintains muscle tone