NUR 2474 Pharmacology Final Exam with Questions and Answers

NUR 2474 Pharmacology Final Exam with Questions and Answers A nurse is preparing to give medications to four geriatric patients who are all taking multiple medications. Which patient is most likely to have an adverse drug reaction related to increased drug effects? a.Obese patient b.Patient with decreased serum creatinine c.Patient with chronic diarrhea d.Thin patient with a chronically low appetite ANSWER d.Thin patient with a chronically low appetite A nurse is teaching a group of nursing students about administering medications to older adult patients. Which statement by a student indicates a need for further teaching? a."Alteration in hepatic function requires more frequent drug dosing." b."Changes in GI function in older adult patients lead to lower serum drug levels." c."Most adverse drug reactions in older adult patients are related to altered renal function." d."Most nonadherence among older adult patients is intentional." ANSWER a."Alteration in hepatic function requires more frequent drug dosing."