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What is an important role of nurses in medication management for older adults?
What is an important role of nurses in medication management for older adults?
- Conducting medication reviews
- Prescribing medications
- Helping with self-managing medications and treatments (correct)
- Administering medications
Why is health teaching essential for older adults with multiple medications?
Why is health teaching essential for older adults with multiple medications?
- To prevent medication side effects (correct)
- To reduce polypharmacy risks
- To ensure proper dosing
- To promote medication adherence
What is the primary goal of health teaching for older adults with multiple medications?
What is the primary goal of health teaching for older adults with multiple medications?
- Increasing medication knowledge
- Enhancing self-management skills (correct)
- Reducing medication side effects
- Improving medication adherence
Which of the following is a benefit of nurses helping older adults self-manage their medications?
Which of the following is a benefit of nurses helping older adults self-manage their medications?
What is the desired outcome of health teaching for older adults with multiple medications?
What is the desired outcome of health teaching for older adults with multiple medications?
Why do polypharmacy places adults at risk for side effects and drug interactions?
Why do polypharmacy places adults at risk for side effects and drug interactions?
What is a major concern with polypharmacy in adults?
What is a major concern with polypharmacy in adults?
What can contribute to increased risk of side effects in adults taking multiple medications?
What can contribute to increased risk of side effects in adults taking multiple medications?
What is a potential consequence of polypharmacy in adults?
What is a potential consequence of polypharmacy in adults?
Why is it essential for adults taking multiple medications to be aware of potential side effects and drug interactions?
Why is it essential for adults taking multiple medications to be aware of potential side effects and drug interactions?
What is a common challenge patients face when taking multiple medications?
What is a common challenge patients face when taking multiple medications?
Which of the following is a potential reason for poor self-management of medications in older adults?
Which of the following is a potential reason for poor self-management of medications in older adults?
What is a crucial aspect of medication support for older adults?
What is a crucial aspect of medication support for older adults?
Why is it essential to use open-ended questions in assessment interviews with older adults?
Why is it essential to use open-ended questions in assessment interviews with older adults?
What is a nurse's role in supporting older adults with medication management?
What is a nurse's role in supporting older adults with medication management?
