ATI PN Custom Pharmacology
ATI PN Custom Pharmacology ( 40 Questions)
Which life stage pertains to a 40-year-old patient?.
The term “Aged” generally refers to individuals who are in the late stages of life, often those over 652. This does not apply to a 40-year-old patient.
“Elderly” is a term often used to refer to individuals who are 65 years of age or older. A 40-year-old patient does not fall into this category.
A 40-year-old patient is considered an “Adult”. According to Erikson’s stages of development, the stage of “generativity vs. stagnation” begins at age 40 and lasts until age 653.
“Older adult” typically refers to individuals who are in their late 60s and beyond. This does not apply to a 40-year-old patient.
Choice A rationale:
The term “Aged” generally refers to individuals who are in the late stages of life, often those over 652. This does not apply to a 40-year-old patient.
Choice B rationale:
“Elderly” is a term often used to refer to individuals who are 65 years of age or older. A 40-year-old patient does not fall into this category.
Choice C rationale:
A 40-year-old patient is considered an “Adult”. According to Erikson’s stages of development, the stage of “generativity vs. stagnation” begins at age 40 and lasts until age 653.
Choice D rationale:
“Older adult” typically refers to individuals who are in their late 60s and beyond. This does not apply to a 40-year-old patient.