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Practice Listening: Select Missing Word ID: #37382 Short Medication management
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You will hear a recording about a topic. At the end of the recording the last word or group of words has been replaced by a beep. Select the correct option to complete the recording.

Transcript:

Medication management often feels like a high-stakes balancing act- With multiple visits to doctors and specialists, a variety of dosage instructions, and refill schedules that vary from prescription to prescription, it's a challenge to keep medications organized. Its no surprise that many older adults struggle to keep track of their medications. According to a 2019 survey by the Kaiser Family Foundation, the majority of adults 65 and older (54 percent) report taking four or more… .
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Option 1: "prescription drug"

Explanation: The text discusses the challenges of medication management for older adults, specifically mentioning multiple prescriptions and dosage instructions. The term 'prescription drug' directly relates to the context of managing medications, as it encompasses the various medications that older adults must keep track of. This aligns with the main idea of the text, which emphasizes the complexity of managing multiple prescriptions.

Option 2: "analgesic"

Explanation: While 'analgesic' refers to a type of medication used to relieve pain, it is too specific and does not encompass the broader category of medications that older adults manage. The text does not specifically mention pain management or analgesics, making this option less relevant to the overall theme of medication management.

Option 3: "antedote"

Explanation: The term 'antedote' appears to be a misspelling of 'antidote,' which refers to a substance that counteracts a poison. This option is not relevant to the context of medication management discussed in the text, as it does not relate to the regular medications that older adults take. Therefore, it does not fit the theme of the text.

Option 4: "antidepressant"

Explanation: Although 'antidepressant' is a type of medication, it is too narrow and specific compared to the broader context of managing various prescriptions. The text does not focus on mental health medications specifically, making this option less suitable for completing the sentence in a way that reflects the overall theme of medication management.

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