Alcohol, Medication and Older Adults
For Those Who Care About or Care for an Older Adult

Module 1: Overview - Page 3 of 3

Module Quiz

1.   A glass of wine taken regularly before going to bed will help an older person sleep better.
 
  True False
 
2.   The same amount of alcohol usually has a greater effect on older people than on younger adults.
 
  True False
 
3.   If an older person says that drinking is his or her last remaining pleasure, it is generally best to allow the person to continue to drink-even if the alcohol has become problematic-as long as others are not being put at risk.
 
  True False
 
4.   Older adults tend to have no success in treatment programs.
 
  True False
 
5.   Treatment is just stopping drinking.
 
  True False
 
6.   Signs of alcoholism in older adults are often mistaken for signs of aging or chronic illness.
 
  True False
 
7.   Older people are more likely than younger people to admit to having an alcohol problem.
 
  True False
 
8.   Over-the-counter medications and alcohol can be taken safely together.
 
  True False
 
9.   When a person has been taking a prescribed medication for years, there is no reason for it to be changed when the person is older.
 
  True False
 
10.   Only people who drink large quantities of alcohol on a frequent basis have an alcohol problem.
 
  True False