Question 1

The patient complains that her medications stick in her throat. What would be an appropriate response of the nurse?

Accepted Answer

A)  Suggesting that she take all the pills at one time with a mouthful of water. 
B)  Offering the patient one pill at a time. 
C)  Crushing all the pills and mixing them in the patient's breakfast cereal. 
D)  Offering a sip of water before and after each pill. 
A)  Suggesting that she take all the pills at one time with a mouthful of water. 
B)  Offering the patient one pill at a time. 
C)  Crushing all the pills and mixing them in the patient's breakfast cereal. 
D)  Offering a sip of water before and after each pill.

Question 2

What is the major risk of polypharmacy for the older adult?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ignorance about his or her prescriptions 
B)  Taking over-the-counter preparations 
C)  Being treated by more than one physician 
D)  Taking old prescriptions rather than consulting a physician 
A)  Ignorance about his or her prescriptions 
B)  Taking over-the-counter preparations 
C)  Being treated by more than one physician 
D)  Taking old prescriptions rather than consulting a physician

Question 3

What is the most reliable method of patient identification for administration of medications?

Accepted Answer

A)  A photograph of the patient 
B)  An identification bracelet 
C)  Asking the patient to repeat his or her name 
D)  Use of the patient's room number 
A)  A photograph of the patient 
B)  An identification bracelet 
C)  Asking the patient to repeat his or her name 
D)  Use of the patient's room number

Question 4

The home health nurse periodically interviews patients relative to their use of _________ because it is the most commonly consumed and abused nonprescription drug used by adults.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The home health nurse periodically interviews patients...

Question 5

What provisions should be included in the plan of care for a 70-year-old extended-care facility resident who will be self-administering his medications? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Delivery of adequate supply of medication 
B)  Payment for medication 
C)  Locked medication storage at bedside 
D)  Medication administration record 
E)  Assessment of effectiveness of medication 
A)  Delivery of adequate supply of medication 
B)  Payment for medication 
C)  Locked medication storage at bedside 
D)  Medication administration record 
E)  Assessment of effectiveness of medication

Question 6

The primary organ of drug metabolism is the __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The primary organ of drug metabolism is...

Question 7

What is a correct method of administering a transdermal medication patch?

Accepted Answer

A)  Apply the patch at the same site every day and carry out documentation. 
B)  Fold and dispose of the used patch in the sharps container. 
C)  Warm the patch in his or her hands before application. 
D)  Cover the patch with tape to prevent dislodgement. 
A)  Apply the patch at the same site every day and carry out documentation. 
B)  Fold and dispose of the used patch in the sharps container. 
C)  Warm the patch in his or her hands before application. 
D)  Cover the patch with tape to prevent dislodgement.

Question 8

Why would the nurse anticipate an adverse reaction in an older adult who is taking the protein-bound drug warfarin (Coumadin)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Unbound active drug molecules continue to circulate in the bloodstream. 
B)  The bleeding and clotting times will decrease. 
C)  The drug becomes ineffective and does not deliver its intended therapeutic action. 
D)  Renal damage can occur from the altered drug molecules. 
A)  Unbound active drug molecules continue to circulate in the bloodstream. 
B)  The bleeding and clotting times will decrease. 
C)  The drug becomes ineffective and does not deliver its intended therapeutic action. 
D)  Renal damage can occur from the altered drug molecules.

Question 9

The physician has written an order to convert an enteric-coated medication from the pill form to the liquid form. What would be the most appropriate response of the nurse?

Accepted Answer

A)  Transcribe the order and change the medication administration record to show the liquid form. 
B)  Use up the rest of the tablets by crushing them and giving them dissolved in water. 
C)  Order the liquid form from the pharmacy as ordered. 
D)  Inquire if the physician wants the dose to be the same as the pill. 
A)  Transcribe the order and change the medication administration record to show the liquid form. 
B)  Use up the rest of the tablets by crushing them and giving them dissolved in water. 
C)  Order the liquid form from the pharmacy as ordered. 
D)  Inquire if the physician wants the dose to be the same as the pill.

Question 10

The home health nurse would be most concerned about self-medicating errors for the older adult living alone who is a type 1 diabetic and is

Accepted Answer

A)  afflicted with early Parkinson disease. 
B)  visually impaired. 
C)  a rheumatoid arthritic with stiffened hands. 
D)  paralyzed from the waist down. 
A)  afflicted with early Parkinson disease. 
B)  visually impaired. 
C)  a rheumatoid arthritic with stiffened hands. 
D)  paralyzed from the waist down.

The patient complains that her medications stick in her throat. What would be an appropriate response of the nurse?

What is the major risk of polypharmacy for the older adult?

What is the most reliable method of patient identification for administration of medications?

The home health nurse periodically interviews patients relative to their use of _________ because it is the most commonly consumed and abused nonprescription drug used by adults.

What provisions should be included in the plan of care for a 70-year-old extended-care facility resident who will be self-administering his medications? (Select all that apply.)

The primary organ of drug metabolism is the __________.

What is a correct method of administering a transdermal medication patch?

Why would the nurse anticipate an adverse reaction in an older adult who is taking the protein-bound drug warfarin (Coumadin)?

The physician has written an order to convert an enteric-coated medication from the pill form to the liquid form. What would be the most appropriate response of the nurse?

The home health nurse would be most concerned about self-medicating errors for the older adult living alone who is a type 1 diabetic and is

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Exam 7: Medications and Older Adults

The patient complains that her medications stick in her throat. What would be an appropriate response of the nurse?

What is the major risk of polypharmacy for the older adult?

What is the most reliable method of patient identification for administration of medications?

The home health nurse periodically interviews patients relative to their use of _________ because it is the most commonly consumed and abused nonprescription drug used by adults.

What provisions should be included in the plan of care for a 70-year-old extended-care facility resident who will be self-administering his medications? (Select all that apply.)

The primary organ of drug metabolism is the __________.

What is a correct method of administering a transdermal medication patch?

Why would the nurse anticipate an adverse reaction in an older adult who is taking the protein-bound drug warfarin (Coumadin)?

The physician has written an order to convert an enteric-coated medication from the pill form to the liquid form. What would be the most appropriate response of the nurse?

The home health nurse would be most concerned about self-medicating errors for the older adult living alone who is a type 1 diabetic and is

Trends and Issues

Theories of Aging

Physiologic Changes

Health Promotion, Health Maintenance, and Home Health Considerations

Communicating with Older Adults

Maintaining Fluid Balance and Meeting Nutritional Needs

Health Assessment for Older Adults

Meeting Safety Needs of Older Adults

Cognition and Perception

Self Perception and Self-Concept

Roles and Relationships

Coping and Stress

Values and Beliefs

End-of-Life Care

Sexuality and Aging

Care of Aging Skin and Mucous Membranes

Elimination

Activity and Exercise

Sleep and Rest

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