Pathophysiology and Pharmacology - Module 2 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS(RATED A)
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Pathophysiology And Pharmacology - Module 2
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...
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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