Principles Of Pharmaceutical care For The Older Adult

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1.

Which diseases affect the largest number older adults in the US?
- A.
  
  Hypertension and Arthritis
- B.
  
  Osteoporosis and Alzheimers
- C.
  
  Hypertension and Cancer
- D.
  
  Arthritis and Osteoporosis
- E.
  
  Arthritis and Cancer
Correct Answer
A. Hypertension and Arthritis

Explanation
HTN - 50,000,000
Arthritis - 40,000,000
Osteoporosis - 10,000,000
Cancer 8,000,000
Stroke - 4,000,000
Alz Dz - 4,000,000

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2.

What is polypharmacy?
- A.
  
  When a person is taking one or more medications
- B.
  
  Multiple pharmacies
Correct Answer
A. When a person is taking one or more medications

Explanation
Polypharmacy refers to the situation when a person is taking multiple medications simultaneously. This can occur when an individual has multiple health conditions that require different medications, or when a single health condition requires multiple medications to manage its symptoms. Polypharmacy can lead to potential drug interactions, increased risk of adverse effects, and difficulties in medication management. It is important for healthcare professionals to carefully assess and monitor medication regimens to ensure the safety and effectiveness of treatment.

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3.

Depression and osteoporosis in the nursing home are common examples of...
- A.
  
  Ways we overmedicate our elderly (overdosage)
- B.
  
  Commonly untreated indications
- C.
  
  Improper Drug Selection
Correct Answer
B. Commonly untreated indications

Explanation
Eng said in class that many elderly patients are not taking calcium with vitamin D.

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4.

One's age and sex has been significantly associated with compliance issues.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
There is a significant association with: higher socioeconomic status, greater number of medications, and higher psychological stress.

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5.

Having a drug regimen that is too complex is a common reason why patients are non-compliant.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
Patients may find it difficult to adhere to a drug regimen that is too complex. A complex regimen may involve taking multiple medications at different times or in different combinations, which can be confusing and hard to remember. This complexity can lead to non-compliance, where patients may forget to take their medications or take them incorrectly. Simplifying the drug regimen can improve patient adherence and ensure that they receive the full benefits of their medications.

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6.

______________ + diuretic can lead to hypotension and hyperkalemia while _________ + an antipsychotic or antidepressant can lead to confusion, sedation, and falls.
- A.
  
  Antiarrhythmics and BZD
- B.
  
  ACE Inhibitors and BZD
- C.
  
  Antiarrhythmics and ACE Inhibitors
- D.
  
  ACE Inhibitors and Antiarrhythmics
Correct Answer
B. ACE Inhibitors and BZD

Explanation
These are common drug-drug interactions with the elderly.

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7.

Patient assistance programs are largely funded by the ________________ and vary greatly in benefits and eligibility. Usually the patients must be very poor to qualify.
- A.
  
  The federal government
- B.
  
  Insurance companies
- C.
  
  State and local governments
- D.
  
  Pharmaceutical Companies
Correct Answer
D. Pharmaceutical Companies

Explanation
Patient assistance programs are largely funded by pharmaceutical companies. These programs provide financial assistance and support to patients who are unable to afford their medication. The programs vary in benefits and eligibility criteria, but generally, patients must demonstrate financial need to qualify. Pharmaceutical companies fund these programs as part of their corporate social responsibility and to ensure that patients have access to their medications, even if they cannot afford them. These programs play a crucial role in improving patient outcomes and reducing healthcare disparities.

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8.

What symptoms in an elderly patient should be considered a drug side effect until proved otherwise?

Correct Answer
any symptoms
any
all symptoms
all
every

Explanation
In elderly patients, any symptoms should be considered a drug side effect until proved otherwise. This means that any new or unusual symptoms that arise in an elderly patient should be initially attributed to the medication they are taking, until other potential causes are ruled out. This approach is important because elderly individuals may be more susceptible to adverse drug reactions due to factors such as age-related changes in metabolism and multiple medication use. Therefore, considering any symptoms as potential drug side effects allows for timely identification and management of medication-related issues in this vulnerable population.

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Warfarin - we want to start low then get to goalThiazides - start low then ____
- A.
  
  Stay Low
- B.
  
  Get to Goal
- C.
  
  It's okay to give a high dose of Thiazides
Correct Answer
A. Stay Low

Explanation
"Start low, go slow, but don't stop too soon."

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Principles Of Pharmaceutical care For The Older Adult

Which diseases affect the largest number older adults in the US?

What is polypharmacy?

Depression and osteoporosis in the nursing home are common examples of...

One's age and sex has been significantly associated with compliance issues.

Having a drug regimen that is too complex is a common reason why patients are non-compliant.

______ + diuretic can lead to hypotension and hyperkalemia while _ + an antipsychotic or antidepressant can lead to confusion, sedation, and falls.

Patient assistance programs are largely funded by the ________________ and vary greatly in benefits and eligibility. Usually the patients must be very poor to qualify.

What symptoms in an elderly patient should be considered a drug side effect until proved otherwise?

Warfarin - we want to start low then get to goalThiazides - start low then ____

Principles Of Pharmaceutical care For The Older Adult

Which diseases affect the largest number older adults in the US?

What is polypharmacy?

Depression and osteoporosis in the nursing home are common examples of...

One's age and sex has been significantly associated with compliance issues.

Having a drug regimen that is too complex is a common reason why patients are non-compliant.

______________ + diuretic can lead to hypotension and hyperkalemia while _________ + an antipsychotic or antidepressant can lead to confusion, sedation, and falls.

Patient assistance programs are largely funded by the ________________ and vary greatly in benefits and eligibility. Usually the patients must be very poor to qualify.

What symptoms in an elderly patient should be considered a drug side effect until proved otherwise?

Warfarin - we want to start low then get to goalThiazides - start low then ____

______ + diuretic can lead to hypotension and hyperkalemia while _ + an antipsychotic or antidepressant can lead to confusion, sedation, and falls.