Falls Post-module Test

Question One
Which of the following would NOT be a common test to investigate possible causes of muscle weakness? (1 points)
Magnesium
Creatinine Kinase
Muscle biopsy
Parathyroid Hormone

Question Two
Which of the following medications has the GREATEST potential to increase falls risk? (1 points)
Benzodiazepines
Diuretics
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories
Anti-hypertensives

Question Three
Which of the following statements regarding falls risk is true? (1 points)
Adults who take only over-the-counter medications are not at increased risk of falls
Adults who take two or more medications are at increased risk of falls
Adults who take four or more medications are at increased risk of falls
None of the above are true

Question Four
In Australia: (1 points)
One in five adults over the age of 65 fall each year
One in three adults over the age of 65 fall each year
One in ten adults over the age of 65 fall each year
One in eight adults over the age of 65 fall each year

Question Five
Which of the following is the MOST common cause of Vitamin D deficiency? (1 points)
Insufficient exposure to sunlight
Alcoholism
Decreased efficiency of skin conversion
Poor diet