NR293: Exam 1(Latest Update )
Pharmacology basics for Nursing Practice
Questions & Answers 100% Correct [Grade
A] - Chamberlain
what is a big thing to be aware of in the older adult? - correct answer polypharmacy
what are some things associated with noncompliance and nonadherene in the older
patients? - correct answer their income
how much life they have left
T or F:
older patients have lower total body percentages and increased fat content - correct
answer true
what is important to remember regarding the older adult and drug metabolization? -
correct answer they have a decreased protein production by the liver, which results in
increased circulation of free drugs
what is important to remember regarding older adults and absorption? - correct
answer less acidic gastric pH
slower gastric emptying
blood flow to GI tract reduced
what is important to remember regarding older adults and excretion? - correct answer
they have a decreased GFR
and decreased number of nephrons
what is something you should consider during an assessment with older adults? -
correct answer sensory, visual, hearing, cognitive and motor skills
dietary habits
polypharmacy (and multiple doctors)
what is the importance of an older adult who has a history of smoking or alcohol? -
correct answer smoking and alcohol reduce medication effectiveness
why is nutrition/diet a big deal in older adults? - correct answer if people aren't
feeding themselves, they probably aren't taking meds
a lot of medications need to be taken with foods
, NR293: Exam 1(Latest Update )
Pharmacology basics for Nursing Practice
Questions & Answers 100% Correct [Grade
A] - Chamberlain
some meds work better with african americans... this type of study will address this? -
correct answer pharmacogenetics
what are some cultural considerations when it comes to health? - correct answer
language
poverty
access
pride
belief/trust
cultural/religious practices
dietary habits
PATIENT EDUCATION IS HUGE - correct answer see slides 68-73
what goes into criteria for over-the-counter status:
indication for use includes that the consumer must be able to... - correct answer
diagnose condition
monitor effectiveness
what goes into criteria for over-the-counter status:
indication of a safety profile states that drugs must have... - correct answer favorable
adverse event profile
limited interaction with other drugs
low potential for abuse
high therapeutic index
what goes into criteria for over-the-counter status:
practicality for over-the-counter use states that drugs must be... - correct answer
easy to use
easy to monitor
what is the importance of asking about any OTC medications? - correct answer you
may find out someone is taking an anti-inflammatory morning, noon, and night, which
indicates a more chronic disease that needs to be addressed
Pharmacology basics for Nursing Practice
Questions & Answers 100% Correct [Grade
A] - Chamberlain
what is a big thing to be aware of in the older adult? - correct answer polypharmacy
what are some things associated with noncompliance and nonadherene in the older
patients? - correct answer their income
how much life they have left
T or F:
older patients have lower total body percentages and increased fat content - correct
answer true
what is important to remember regarding the older adult and drug metabolization? -
correct answer they have a decreased protein production by the liver, which results in
increased circulation of free drugs
what is important to remember regarding older adults and absorption? - correct
answer less acidic gastric pH
slower gastric emptying
blood flow to GI tract reduced
what is important to remember regarding older adults and excretion? - correct answer
they have a decreased GFR
and decreased number of nephrons
what is something you should consider during an assessment with older adults? -
correct answer sensory, visual, hearing, cognitive and motor skills
dietary habits
polypharmacy (and multiple doctors)
what is the importance of an older adult who has a history of smoking or alcohol? -
correct answer smoking and alcohol reduce medication effectiveness
why is nutrition/diet a big deal in older adults? - correct answer if people aren't
feeding themselves, they probably aren't taking meds
a lot of medications need to be taken with foods
, NR293: Exam 1(Latest Update )
Pharmacology basics for Nursing Practice
Questions & Answers 100% Correct [Grade
A] - Chamberlain
some meds work better with african americans... this type of study will address this? -
correct answer pharmacogenetics
what are some cultural considerations when it comes to health? - correct answer
language
poverty
access
pride
belief/trust
cultural/religious practices
dietary habits
PATIENT EDUCATION IS HUGE - correct answer see slides 68-73
what goes into criteria for over-the-counter status:
indication for use includes that the consumer must be able to... - correct answer
diagnose condition
monitor effectiveness
what goes into criteria for over-the-counter status:
indication of a safety profile states that drugs must have... - correct answer favorable
adverse event profile
limited interaction with other drugs
low potential for abuse
high therapeutic index
what goes into criteria for over-the-counter status:
practicality for over-the-counter use states that drugs must be... - correct answer
easy to use
easy to monitor
what is the importance of asking about any OTC medications? - correct answer you
may find out someone is taking an anti-inflammatory morning, noon, and night, which
indicates a more chronic disease that needs to be addressed
