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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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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? -

✔✔- 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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