Gerontological drugs - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

1. Which information from a co-worker on a gerontological unit will cause the nurse to intervene? a. Most older people have dependent functioning. b. Most older people have strengths we should focus on. c. Most older people should be involved in care decision. d. Most older people should be encouraged to have independence. ANS: A Most older people remain functionally independent despite the increasing prevalence of chronic disease; therefore, this misconception should be addressed. It is...

Mini-Cog This consists of 3-item recall and Clock-Drawing Test (CDT). and assists nurses with early assessment of cognitive problems problems like language comprehension, visual-motor skills and executive function, and recall in a less stressful way as it can be done in 5 minutes or less. Confusion Assessment Method (CAM) This tool helps the nurse quickly identify delirium. Nurses Who are in key positions to provide disease prevention health promotion, promote positive aging, an...

Which of the following is true about the Nurse Competence in Aging (NCA) initiative? a. It was developed to support the professional development and leadership growth of nurses who provide care to older adults in long-term care. b. It developed resources for nurses to access evidence-based information on topics related to the care of older adults. c. It provides predoctoral and postdoctoral scholarships for study and research in geriatric nursing. d. It developed the first certification i...

GERIATRIC NURSING MIDTERM EXAM CORRECT ANSWERS 2023/2024 patient's bill of rights - CORRECT ANSWER-make their own decisions receive fair and equal treatment (considerate) have their information and identity protected (confidentiality) be provided with all information can accept or refuse TX privacy receive responses to request (within reason) education categories of aging - CORRECT ANSWER-young-old: 65-74 middle-old: 75-84 old-old: 85+ biological theories of aging - CORRECT ANS...

elaborated answers to help you in your exams Test Bank For Gerontological Nursing, 10th Edition by Charlotte Eliopoulos MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Pharmacological Therapies 2. The nurse assesses the older adult patient for evidence of the onset of the effectiveness of an oral preparation because age-related changes in the concentration of gastric acid can: a. change the chemical composition of the drug. b. increase the distribution. c. decrease the strength of the drug. d. re...

NURS 1015 Gerontological Fall 2022 Exam 1 + 2 + FINAL EXAM lectures/notes health promotion strategies -request non-child medicine cups -encourage use of 1 pharmacy. the pharmacist should have a list of all drugs taken - OTC, herbs, prescribed. An informed pharmacist can conduct a review of all drugs to ensure appropriate therapy. -primary prevention - aimed at optimizing health and wellness. focus is on education: optimal nutrition, exercise, vaccinations, injury prevention, hygiene + sanita...

NURS 1015 Gerontological Fall 2022 Exam 1 + 2 + FINAL EXAM lectures/notes health promotion strategies -request non-child medicine cups -encourage use of 1 pharmacy. the pharmacist should have a list of all drugs taken - OTC, herbs, prescribed. An informed pharmacist can conduct a review of all drugs to ensure appropriate therapy. -primary prevention - aimed at optimizing health and wellness. focus is on education: optimal nutrition, exercise, vaccinations, injury prevention, hygiene + sanita...

NURS 1015 Gerontological Fall 2022 Exam 1 + 2 + FINAL EXAM lectures/notes health promotion strategies -request non-child medicine cups -encourage use of 1 pharmacy. the pharmacist should have a list of all drugs taken - OTC, herbs, prescribed. An informed pharmacist can conduct a review of all drugs to ensure appropriate therapy. -primary prevention - aimed at optimizing health and wellness. focus is on education: optimal nutrition, exercise, vaccinations, injury prevention, hygiene + sanita...

Gerontological Nursing, 4e (Tabloski) Chapter 8 Sleep and the Older Adult 1) The nurse is caring for an older client who is experiencing sleep deprivation due to a prolonged stay in intensive care. Which manifestation is the nurse most likely to observe in this client? 1. Constant fatigue 2. Gustatory hallucinations 3. Increased activity 4. Need for repeated instructions Answer: 4 Explanation: 1. Daytime fatigue is more likely in the client with sleep deprivation. 2. Th...

A nurse caring for a client in the hospital is being discharged today with a prescription for benzonatate (Tessalon Perles) 200 mg one capsule 3 times daily. What would the nurse tell the client about this prescription during discharge counseling? (Select all that apply.) Benzonatate can cause GI upset and sedation. The client should drink plenty fluids. While reviewing the medication histories, the nurse notices that several clients regularly take over-the-counter dextromethorphan. Whi...