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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?

  • Morning (correct)
  • Afternoon
  • Anytime
  • Evening

    • 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?

    <p>Calendars / visual reminders (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of evaluating teaching by having the client repeat back information?

    <p>To assess comprehension and memory (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one way to reinforce teaching about medications?

    <p>Regular check-in (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one way to encourage questions from clients?

    <p>Encourage questions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one way to avoid medication interactions?

    <p>Educate about recognizing signs and symptoms of adverse drug reactions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one way to promote medication adherence?

    <p>Using easy-to-open containers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one way to evaluate teaching about medications?

    <p>Have the client repeat back information (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organ is primarily responsible for the metabolism of medications?

    <p>Liver (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the rate of drug metabolism in older adults?

    <p>It decreases (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organ is primarily involved in the excretion of medications?

    <p>Kidneys (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does age-related changes in the kidneys affect drug excretion?

    <p>It takes longer (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the interaction between a medication and the body?

    <p>Pharmacodynamics (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the use of multiple medications, including those that are contraindicated or potentially inappropriate?

    <p>Polypharmacy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common issue with older adults in relation to medication use?

    <p>Polypharmacy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can contribute to adverse drug reactions?

    <p>Insufficient monitoring of blood levels (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe when the concentration of a drug in the blood circulation exceeds the level needed for therapeutic effect?

    <p>Toxicity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended approach for medication administration to older adults?

    <p>Start low and go slow (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a challenge faced by older adults in medication use?

    <p>Polypharmacy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What influences medication use in older adults?

    <p>Beliefs about the need for medication (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which route of drug administration affects absorption?

    <p>Oral (PO) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is bioavailability?

    <p>The amount of drug available to be absorbed in the blood (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of plasma protein in drug distribution?

    <p>Plasma protein helps transport the drug to target organs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What age-related changes can affect drug distribution in older adults?

    <p>Increase in body fat and decrease in lean body mass (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can increase serum levels of medications in older adults?

    <p>Dehydration and decrease in serum albumin (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some challenges faced by older adults in medication use?

    <p>Polypharmacy, expense, adherence (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who plays an active role in educating older adult clients about medications?

    <p>Pharmacists (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some trends/issues in medication use among older adults?

    <p>Increased awareness of new medications, challenges with coordinating care between specialists (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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