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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?

Calendars / visual reminders Signup and view all the answers

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

To assess comprehension and memory Signup and view all the answers

What is one way to reinforce teaching about medications?

Regular check-in Signup and view all the answers

What is one way to encourage questions from clients?

Encourage questions Signup and view all the answers

What is one way to avoid medication interactions?

Educate about recognizing signs and symptoms of adverse drug reactions Signup and view all the answers

What is one way to promote medication adherence?

Using easy-to-open containers Signup and view all the answers

What is one way to evaluate teaching about medications?

Have the client repeat back information Signup and view all the answers

Which organ is primarily responsible for the metabolism of medications?

Liver Signup and view all the answers

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

It decreases Signup and view all the answers

Which organ is primarily involved in the excretion of medications?

Kidneys Signup and view all the answers

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

It takes longer Signup and view all the answers

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

Pharmacodynamics 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?

Polypharmacy Signup and view all the answers

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

Polypharmacy Signup and view all the answers

What can contribute to adverse drug reactions?

Insufficient monitoring of blood levels 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?

Toxicity Signup and view all the answers

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

Start low and go slow Signup and view all the answers

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

Polypharmacy Signup and view all the answers

What influences medication use in older adults?

Beliefs about the need for medication Signup and view all the answers

Which route of drug administration affects absorption?

Oral (PO) Signup and view all the answers

What is bioavailability?

The amount of drug available to be absorbed in the blood Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of plasma protein in drug distribution?

Plasma protein helps transport the drug to target organs Signup and view all the answers

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

Increase in body fat and decrease in lean body mass Signup and view all the answers

What can increase serum levels of medications in older adults?

Dehydration and decrease in serum albumin Signup and view all the answers

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

Polypharmacy, expense, adherence Signup and view all the answers

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

Pharmacists Signup and view all the answers

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

Increased awareness of new medications, challenges with coordinating care between specialists Signup and view all the answers

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Which of the following is a recommended intervention to promote medication adherence?

What is the best time of day to take certain medications?

What is one way to avoid medication interactions?

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 one way to reinforce teaching about medications?

What is one way to encourage questions from clients?

What is one way to avoid medication interactions?

What is one way to promote medication adherence?

What is one way to evaluate teaching about medications?

Which organ is primarily responsible for the metabolism of medications?

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

Which organ is primarily involved in the excretion of medications?

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 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 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 recommended approach for medication administration to older adults?

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

What influences medication use in older adults?

Which route of drug administration affects absorption?

What is bioavailability?

What is the role of plasma protein in drug distribution?

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

What can increase serum levels of medications in older adults?

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

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

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

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