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Box 5-4
Some Medications That Should Be Avoided in the
Homeless Population
Albuterol
Benzodiazepines
Beta blockers
Bupropion
Calcium channel blockers
Clonidine
Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs
Quetiapine
Some diabetic medications, particularly sulfonylureas
Statins
Maness, D. L. & Khan, M. (2014). Care of the homeless: An overview. American
Family Physician, 89(8), 634-640.
Box 5-5
Mental Health Concerns for Foster Children
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
Aggressive behavior
Anxiety disorder
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Mood disorder
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Reactive detachment disorder
Sleep problems
Personality disorder
Prenatal drug and alcohol exposure effects
Box 5-6
Some Health Problems That Occur in Older Adults
Alzheimer’s disease
Arthritis
Cancer
Dementia
Depression
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