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What does Presidential Proclamation No. 470 declare?
What does Presidential Proclamation No. 470 declare?
- The first week of October as Elderly Filipino Week. (correct)
- The importance of medication adherence.
- Emergency assistance for abandoned older persons.
- A nationwide study on cognitive changes in the elderly.
What is defined as an Adverse Drug Event (ADE)?
What is defined as an Adverse Drug Event (ADE)?
- An injury resulting from incorrect medication usage. (correct)
- Changes in appetite due to aging.
- The effect of a drug after a long-term use.
- A beneficial effect observed during drug trials.
Which of the following factors contribute to an increased risk of ADE?
Which of the following factors contribute to an increased risk of ADE?
- Proper dosage and timing of medication.
- Having robust cognitive function.
- Regular medical check-ups.
- Use of multiple medications or incorrect types of medications. (correct)
What aspect of pharmacokinetics does drug absorption not usually affect?
What aspect of pharmacokinetics does drug absorption not usually affect?
What is the main focus of The Philippine Plan of Action for Senior Citizens (2011-2016)?
What is the main focus of The Philippine Plan of Action for Senior Citizens (2011-2016)?
What is the potential consequence of using long-acting benzodiazepines for extended periods?
What is the potential consequence of using long-acting benzodiazepines for extended periods?
Which drug combination is specifically noted for increasing the risk of toxicity?
Which drug combination is specifically noted for increasing the risk of toxicity?
How long should daily use of benzodiazepines be limited to?
How long should daily use of benzodiazepines be limited to?
What effect does the combination of levodopa and clonidine have?
What effect does the combination of levodopa and clonidine have?
Which of the following drug interactions notably highlights a drug-food interaction?
Which of the following drug interactions notably highlights a drug-food interaction?
What is the percentage of the total agency budget that must be allocated to programs and projects for older persons and persons with disabilities according to Republic Act 10155?
What is the percentage of the total agency budget that must be allocated to programs and projects for older persons and persons with disabilities according to Republic Act 10155?
What change was made to the eligibility criteria for PhilHealth coverage under Republic Act 10645?
What change was made to the eligibility criteria for PhilHealth coverage under Republic Act 10645?
What is a consequence of decreased hepatic blood flow in elderly patients regarding medication?
What is a consequence of decreased hepatic blood flow in elderly patients regarding medication?
Which of the following medications is considered inappropriate for elderly patients due to the risk of long-term use?
Which of the following medications is considered inappropriate for elderly patients due to the risk of long-term use?
What is the main cause of medication errors in elderly patients?
What is the main cause of medication errors in elderly patients?
Under the Centenarians Act of 2016, what recognition is given to Filipinos turning 100 years old?
Under the Centenarians Act of 2016, what recognition is given to Filipinos turning 100 years old?
What characterizes an Adverse Drug Reaction (ADR)?
What characterizes an Adverse Drug Reaction (ADR)?
What therapeutic area is often complicated by inappropriate prescribing among the elderly?
What therapeutic area is often complicated by inappropriate prescribing among the elderly?
What adjustment should be made to creatinine clearance calculation for women?
What adjustment should be made to creatinine clearance calculation for women?
What is the normal range for serum creatinine levels in females?
What is the normal range for serum creatinine levels in females?
What does a Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) level of 7-23 mg/dl indicate?
What does a Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) level of 7-23 mg/dl indicate?
What is the purpose of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) in relation to medications?
What is the purpose of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) in relation to medications?
What is the primary focus of the Beers Criteria?
What is the primary focus of the Beers Criteria?
What do pharmacodynamic changes refer to?
What do pharmacodynamic changes refer to?
Which laboratory value is an indicator of liver disease?
Which laboratory value is an indicator of liver disease?
What is the formula to calculate creatinine clearance?
What is the formula to calculate creatinine clearance?
What is the primary reason tricyclic antidepressants should be avoided in older patients?
What is the primary reason tricyclic antidepressants should be avoided in older patients?
Which class of antidepressants is typically the first choice for older adults?
Which class of antidepressants is typically the first choice for older adults?
Which of the following strategies can help a client with nonadherence to medication?
Which of the following strategies can help a client with nonadherence to medication?
What is a valid indication for prescribing antipsychotics in patients?
What is a valid indication for prescribing antipsychotics in patients?
What can exacerbate certain states when using specific drug therapies?
What can exacerbate certain states when using specific drug therapies?
Which of the following factors is a risk factor for medication nonadherence?
Which of the following factors is a risk factor for medication nonadherence?
What is a contraindicated use of aspirin and NSAIDs in patients with atrophic gastritis?
What is a contraindicated use of aspirin and NSAIDs in patients with atrophic gastritis?
What should be done if an older adult has knowledge deficits regarding their medication?
What should be done if an older adult has knowledge deficits regarding their medication?
