Rasmussen College NURSING : NUR1172 Nutritional Principles Exam 3 study guide

Review the FDA pamphlets provided in the announcements.  Older adults at risk o Older adults make up 14% of the current population o By the year 2050, it will be 20% to 22% o Older adults take more prescription and nonprescription medications than younger adults o Likely to be taking drugs for long periods of time for chronic disease o Drugs are likely to be more toxic o Respond to drugs with greater variability o Handle drugs less efficiently o Nutritional status is more likely to be deficient o Increased errors in self-care due to mental confusion, illness, and lack of drug information o Stimulated or suppressed appetite o Decreased intestinal absorption o Increased renal secretion o Competition or displacement of nutrients for protein carrier sites  Education regarding food allergies  Emergency treatment for severe allergic response o Epinephrine is the only medication that can reverse the symptoms of