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Which of the following is a recommended intervention to promote medication adherence?
Which of the following is a recommended intervention to promote medication adherence?
- Keeping a journal to log when medications are taken (correct)
- Obtaining medications from different pharmacies
- Not using any memory aids
- Using unmarked pill containers
What is the best time of day to take certain medications?
What is the best time of day to take certain medications?
- Morning (correct)
- Afternoon
- Anytime
- Evening
What is one way to avoid medication interactions?
What is one way to avoid medication interactions?
- Take all medications at once
- Avoid taking medications
- Obtain medications from the same pharmacy (correct)
- Obtain medications from different pharmacies
What is an example of a memory aid to promote medication adherence?
What is an example of a memory aid to promote medication adherence?
What is the purpose of evaluating teaching by having the client repeat back information?
What is the purpose of evaluating teaching by having the client repeat back information?
What is one way to reinforce teaching about medications?
What is one way to reinforce teaching about medications?
What is one way to encourage questions from clients?
What is one way to encourage questions from clients?
What is one way to avoid medication interactions?
What is one way to avoid medication interactions?
What is one way to promote medication adherence?
What is one way to promote medication adherence?
What is one way to evaluate teaching about medications?
What is one way to evaluate teaching about medications?
Which organ is primarily responsible for the metabolism of medications?
Which organ is primarily responsible for the metabolism of medications?
What happens to the rate of drug metabolism in older adults?
What happens to the rate of drug metabolism in older adults?
Which organ is primarily involved in the excretion of medications?
Which organ is primarily involved in the excretion of medications?
How does age-related changes in the kidneys affect drug excretion?
How does age-related changes in the kidneys affect drug excretion?
What is the term used to describe the interaction between a medication and the body?
What is the term used to describe the interaction between a medication and the body?
What is the term used to describe the use of multiple medications, including those that are contraindicated or potentially inappropriate?
What is the term used to describe the use of multiple medications, including those that are contraindicated or potentially inappropriate?
What is a common issue with older adults in relation to medication use?
What is a common issue with older adults in relation to medication use?
What can contribute to adverse drug reactions?
What can contribute to adverse drug reactions?
What is the term used to describe when the concentration of a drug in the blood circulation exceeds the level needed for therapeutic effect?
What is the term used to describe when the concentration of a drug in the blood circulation exceeds the level needed for therapeutic effect?
What is the recommended approach for medication administration to older adults?
What is the recommended approach for medication administration to older adults?
Which of the following is a challenge faced by older adults in medication use?
Which of the following is a challenge faced by older adults in medication use?
What influences medication use in older adults?
What influences medication use in older adults?
Which route of drug administration affects absorption?
Which route of drug administration affects absorption?
What is bioavailability?
What is bioavailability?
What is the role of plasma protein in drug distribution?
What is the role of plasma protein in drug distribution?
What age-related changes can affect drug distribution in older adults?
What age-related changes can affect drug distribution in older adults?
What can increase serum levels of medications in older adults?
What can increase serum levels of medications in older adults?
What are some challenges faced by older adults in medication use?
What are some challenges faced by older adults in medication use?
Who plays an active role in educating older adult clients about medications?
Who plays an active role in educating older adult clients about medications?
What are some trends/issues in medication use among older adults?
What are some trends/issues in medication use among older adults?
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