POLYPHARMACY AND THE OLDER ADULT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS {GRADED A+}
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POLYPHARMACY
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POLYPHARMACY
POLYPHARMACY AND THE OLDER
ADULT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
{GRADED A+}
The majority of drug-related hospital admissions are caused by what types
of drugs? - - Anti-platelet drugs
- Diuretics
- NSAIDs
- Anti-coagulants
What physical signs does someone with NSAID overuse present with? -
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The majority of drug-related hospital admissions are caused by what types
of drugs? - ✔✔- Anti-platelet drugs
- Diuretics
- NSAIDs
- Anti-coagulants
What physical signs does someone with NSAID overuse present with? -
✔✔- decreased inflammatory response,
- stomach issues,
- rectal bleeding
What percent of prescription medications do older adults consume? - ✔✔•
Older adults consume 50% of all prescription medications
, "Failure of medication intake" plays a role in what percent of hospital
admissions? - ✔✔"Failure of medication intake" plays a significant role in
60% of hospital admissions of older adults (Mannesse et al, 2000)
Post discharge from the hospital what percent of older adults are less
independent? - ✔✔• 30-60% of older adults admitted to hospitals become
less independent after discharge
What is pharmacokinetics? - ✔✔What the body does to a drug
What are factors considered in pharmacokinetics?
MADE - ✔✔- Absorption
- Drug distribution
- Metabolism
- Excretion
What is pharmacodynamics? - ✔✔What the drug does to the body
What is polypharmacy? - ✔✔The practice of administering many different
medicines to an individual (4 or more)
- can refer to the number of medications or too many medications for a
similar problem (redundant or unncessary as well)
What factors are considered in pharmacodynamics? - ✔✔- Drug's action
on the body's receptors
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