,active transport: requires energy and carrier substance (enzyme)
pinocytosis: cell carriers drug across membrane by engulfing
drug particles
additive Correct Answer sum of effects of two drugs
adherence Correct Answer patient may not fully understand
drug regimen
non adherence may cause underdosing
non adherence may cause overdosing
barrier to effective drug use by the older adult
medication education extremely important
adverse drug events Correct Answer adverse reactions
medication errors
therapeutic failures
adverse drug withdrawal events
overdoses
adverse reactions Correct Answer more severe than side effects
undesirable
, agonist Correct Answer activate receptors
produce desired response
ANA code of ethics Correct Answer was developed as a guide
for carrying out nursing responsibilities in a manner consistent
with quality in nursing care and the ethical obligations of the
profession
ANA nurses role in clinical research Correct Answer
responsible for client safety
antagonistic Correct Answer one drug reduces or blocks effort
of other drug
as desired abbreviation Correct Answer ad lib
as needed abbreviation Correct Answer prn
assessment Correct Answer what items should a nurse assess
related to elderly client and use of medication
autonomy Correct Answer right to self determination
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