Restorative careQuestion 655 of 1700

Which type of medicine is listed as raising fall risk?

  1. Sedatives
  2. Vitamin supplements
  3. Eye drops
  4. Antibiotic cream
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Correct answer: Sedatives

Tranquilizers, sedatives, antihypertensives, and antidepressants raise the risk.

Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 9.8: Fall Prevention

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026