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Older adults typically form chronic illnesses. True or False - ANSWER True From early adulthood on, there is a gradual, progressive decline in organ function. True or False - ANSWER True Increased renal drug elimination happens in older adults. True or False - ANSWER False In older adu...

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Pathophysiology and Pharmacology -
Module 2 QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS(RATED A)
Older adults typically form chronic illnesses.

True or False - ANSWER True



From early adulthood on, there is a gradual, progressive decline in organ function.

True or False - ANSWER True



Increased renal drug elimination happens in older adults.

True or False - ANSWER False



In older adults, the rate of absorption of medications may be slowed and drug responses may be
delayed.

True or False - ANSWER True



Changes in older adults that affect the distribution of drugs include which of the following? Select all
that apply - ANSWER Increased body fat

Decreased serum albumin

Decreased cardiac output



All older adults have the same degree of decline in drug metabolism.

True or False - ANSWER False



In older adults, the proper index of renal function is _______clearance, not serum_______ - ANSWER
creatinine, creatinine

, Match the physiological change with the pharmacokinetic process. - ANSWER



Nursing interventions to prevent adverse drug events in older adults starts with taking a
drug_________at each encounter with the patient. - ANSWER history



Which of the following tools should the utilize to decrease the number of adverse drug reactions in older
adults? Select the appropriate tools.

START

Beers List

STOPP criteria

ADR

ADL - ANSWER STOPP criteria

Beers List

START



The aging process affects all______ phases of pharmacokinetics. - ANSWER four



Pharmacokinetic changes in aging________drug sensitivity in older adults. - ANSWER increases



Older adults experience an increase in cardiac output.

True or False - ANSWER False



The decline in renal function in older adults is a result of which of the following? Select all that apply.

Reduction in glomerular filtration rate



Reduction in the number of nephrons



Delayed gastric emptying

, Reduction and hepatic blood flow



Reduction in renal blood flow - ANSWER Reduction in renal blood flow



Reduction in the number of nephrons



Reduction in glomerular filtration rate



Measures to reduce adverse drug reactions in older adults is to avoid prescribing drugs included in the
Beers Criteria list.

True or False - ANSWER True



Factors that increase the risk of poor adherence in adults include multiple providers.

True or False - ANSWER True



A major cause of death or disability is ______ trauma. - ANSWER Physical



The severity of the injury will guide the diagnosis and treatment of a traumatic injury.

True or False - ANSWER True



Types of open trauma include which of the following? Select all that apply.



Infection

Abrasion

Pain

Puncture

Avulsion - ANSWER Abrasion

Avulsion

, Puncture




Match the following.

with: lacerations, abrasion, pain, open trauma, bleeding, diagnosis



Can be a factor in open trauma and must be addressed at once.



Is usually involved in most open trauma.



Made by subjective information (what the patient says), history, and visual inspection. - ANSWER Answer
1: bleeding

Answer 2: pain

Answer 3: diagnosis



Hyperthermia may include heatstroke or heat exhaustion.

True or False - ANSWER True



Removing foreign bodies from the ear is often done with - ANSWER forceps



One major concern with electrical shock injuries is the development of _________ dysrhythmia. -
ANSWER cardiac



Cumulative trauma disorders are common for what occupations? Select all that apply.



Construction tool users

Cashiers

Swimmers

Computer and keyboard jobs

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