21 Questions
Which of the following is the primary intent of the Beers Criteria?
Improve care by decreasing exposure to PIMs
What is the primary focus of the Beers Criteria?
Identification of potentially inappropriate medications in elderly patients
What is the main focus of the drugs listed under 'Drugs to Avoid (except if...)' in the Beers Criteria?
Cognitive effects
Which enzyme is associated with metabolizing the highest percentage of prescription drugs?
CYP3A4
In which category do proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) fall under in the Beers Criteria?
Drugs to avoid in specific diseases
What was the focus of the 2015 revision of the Beers Criteria?
Research on Potentially Inappropriate Medicines (PIMs)
Among the drugs mentioned in the Beers Criteria, which one has a potential risk of hypoglycemia?
Sulfonylureas
Which publication featured the 2015 revision of the Beers Criteria?
Journal of American Geriatrics Society
Which drug category in the Beers Criteria is associated with falls risk?
Muscle relaxants
In which year did Dr. Mark H. Beers initially create the Beers Criteria?
1991
What is the goal of drugs listed under 'Drugs to Avoid in Renal Failure' in the Beers Criteria?
Minimize anticholinergic effects
Which of the following drug classes is most likely to be associated with drug-drug interactions with warfarin due to CYP450 enzyme involvement?
NSAIDs
What is the potential outcome of combining steroids with NSAIDs due to CYP450 enzyme interactions?
PUD, GI bleeding
Which cardiovascular drug should be used with caution in patients with renal failure, considering CYP450 metabolism?
Fondaparinux
Which of the following drug classes is NOT linked with SIADH (Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone) secretion?
Trazodone
What is a common outcome of drug-drug interactions involving ACE inhibitors and amiloride/triamterene?
Hyperkalemia
Which of the following drugs interacts with loop diuretics through CYP450 enzymes leading to adverse effects?
Alpha-blockers
Which gastrointestinal drug should be used with caution in renal failure patients due to its metabolism?
Famotidine
Which class of drugs would require caution when used concomitantly with theophylline due to potential CYP450 interactions?
Oral decongestants
What can be a consequence of combining anticholinergic drugs such as antihistamines with tricyclic antidepressants due to CYP450 interactions?
Insomnia
Which CNS drug should be used cautiously in renal failure patients considering its effects on kidney function?
Gabapentin
Test your knowledge on the Beers Criteria in Geropharmacology. Learn about the intent of the criteria, its categories, and drugs to avoid in older adults. Understand how these criteria aim to improve care by decreasing exposure to potentially inappropriate medications.
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