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NCLEX Pharmacology VATI, RN VATIPharmacology 2019 questions with correct answers
Oral drugs may be absorbed less quickly in older people because:
A) Of increased number of receptors in the heart
B) Of increased liver metabolism
C) Of increased kidney function
D) Of decreased gastrointestinal motility Correct Answer-D) Of
decreased gastrointestinal motility
What happens to first pass metabolism with aging? Correct Answer-It
decreases or has less of an effect
What factors of noncompliance can be seen in the older adult? Correct
Answer-Attitudes about illness, aging, and eventhe medications
themselves
Medications may be a reminder of illness and growing older, and patient
may resist or ignore the medications
Living alone, with no support system to remind the patient to take the
medication
Which symptom presenting in an older adult would cause the nurse to
suspect drug toxicity?:
A) Decreased urine output
B) Bradycardia
C) Confusion
, D) Constipation Correct Answer-C) Confusion
What happens to drug metabolism & clearance with aging? Correct
Answer-Reduced liver and kidney function/ blood flow impairs
metabolism and clearance
What is the problem with drugs on the BEER's List? Correct Answer-
Drugs potentially inappropriate for medication use in older adults.
Avoidance of these drugs give guidelines for healthcare professionals to
help improve the safety of prescribing medications for older adults 65
years and older in all except palliative setting
An older adult patient has been diagnosed with hypertension. A diuretic
has been prescribed. Which assessment finding will most concern the
nurse?
A) The patient's heart rate is irregular
B) The patient is complaining of symptoms of a cold
C) The patient has a blood pressure of 140/90 mm Hg.
D) The patient's temperature is 98.4° F. Correct Answer-A) The patient's
heart rate is irregular
Diuretics are frequently prescribed for the older adult. They can cause
electrolyte imbalances and must be prescribed in smaller doses. An
irregular heart rate could be a sign of dehydration an electrolyte
(potassium imbalance).
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