NSG318 TOPIC 4, NSG 318 EXAM 2- DRUGCARDSQUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERSLATESTDOWNLOAD 2024/2025 BEST SOLUTIONRATEDA+FORSUCCESS
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NSG318 TOPIC 4, NSG 318 EXAM 2- DRUGCARDSQUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERSLATESTDOWNLOAD 2024/2025 BEST SOLUTIONRATEDA+FORSUCCESSWhat are the risk factors of polypharmacy? - CORRECT ANSWERS female, advanced age, multiple health care providers, use of OTC to herbals, multiplechronic diseases
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NSG318 TOPIC 4, NSG 318 EXAM 2- DRUG CARDS
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What are the risk factors of polypharmacy? - CORRECT ANSWERS female,
advanced age, multiple health care providers, use of OTC to herbals, multiple
chronic diseases
Pharmacotherapy - CORRECT ANSWERS the application of drugs for the purpose
of disease prevention and treatment of suffering
What is the Beers criteria? - CORRECT ANSWERS lists potentially inappropriate
drugs that lead to adverse effects in the elderly
-renal dosing of drugs
-drug-drug interactions
-provides safety info
What are the 5 adverse drug events? - CORRECT ANSWERS adverse drug
reactions
medication errors
therapeutic failures
adverse drug withdrawal events
overdoses
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adherence - CORRECT ANSWERS ability of a patient to adhere/comply to a
medication regimen
What can cause medical nonadherence? - CORRECT ANSWERS patient not
understanding the drug regimen
cognitive/physical/financial difficulties
nonadherence can cause under or over dosing
What are key points in health teaching for an older adult? - CORRECT ANSWERS
have the patients senses be as sharp as possible
speak in tones patient can hear
face patient when speaking
respect
large print and bright colors on teaching aids
review all drugs at each visit (drug reconciliation)
Vial of life
simple dosing schedule
encourage patient to report if the drug is not improving condition
memory aids
drug reconciliation - CORRECT ANSWERS The process of identifying the most
accurate list of all medications a patient is taking
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vial of life - CORRECT ANSWERS medical information for emergency personnel to
use in the provision of care (document who to contact and patient wishes)
What are some items that the nurse should ASSESS related to an elderly client? -
CORRECT ANSWERS sensory and cognitive barriers
vitals, labs, weight, allergies
drug reconciliation
does patient need help with costs or transportation
does patient live alone
side or adverse effects?
What is included in the nursing DIAGNOSIS of an elderly client? - CORRECT
ANSWERS health maintenance
therapeutic regimen management
knowledge: teach the patient about the new medication
What is included in the PLANNING/ what is your goal as the nurse for an elderly
client who is prescribed a medication? - CORRECT ANSWERS develop a drug
regimen that is congruent w health goals and fits well with the patient lifestyle
list resources the patient can use for support
have them teach the regimen back to you
What nursing INTERVENTIONS/IMPLEMENTATION would help you attain your
goals for your patient? - CORRECT ANSWERS monitor labs
check for side or adverse effects
check for changes in behavior
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