Exam 22: Pharmacologic Management

To minimize the possible complications of polypharmacy among older adult clients, the nurse assesses this population for which of the following? Select all that apply.

When administering medications to older adults, the nurse shows an understanding of the effect of aging on drug distribution by monitoring the client's:

A 65-year-old client is receiving propranolol (Inderal) for hypertension.Which outcome is the best indicator of goal success when considering the drug's potential effect on the client's quality of life?

The nurse responsible for administering medications to the residence of a long-term care facility shows an understanding of the risk of injury this population experiences when:

An older adult client is having difficulty remembering when to take several of her prescribed medications.To improve the client's compliance with her medication, regimen the nurse:

An older adult diabetic client is mildly hypertensive.The nurse prepares to educate the client regarding angiotensin II-blocking agents since these drugs are especially useful in older adults because they:

A 72-year-old client with a history of diabetes and hypothyroidism is being admitted to an assisted living facility.During the admission assessment the client reports difficulty falling asleep.The nurse shows an understanding of sleep dysfunction and the older client when asking:

An older adult client has been ordered to receive the drug warfarin (Coumadin).The nurse's primary intervention involves monitoring the client for drug toxicity by daily review of his:

The nurse shows an understanding of medication-related risk factors common to older adults when asking:

The nurse is preparing to apply a topical cream on the arm of a cognitively impaired, anorexic older adult client in the terminal stage of lung cancer.The nurse carefully monitors the effectiveness of the medication since its effectiveness will be most negatively impacted by the client's: