This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: The nurse is reviewing the list of medications prescribed for an older patient. Which medications ... (Read 71 times)

Starlight

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 567
on: Jul 11, 2018
The nurse is reviewing the list of medications prescribed for an older patient. Which medications could lead to toxicity because of renal excretion changes in this patient? Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. Aspirin
  2. Digoxin
  3. Antibiotic
  4. Vitamin C
  5. ACE inhibitor

Question 2

Which of the following is a correct statement describing asthma in older clients?
 
  A) asthma is not diagnosed as a new condition in older clients
  B) asthma can be differentiated from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COP
  D) by changes seen on a series of chest x-rays
  C) asthma is treated with the same types of medications in older clients as in younger clients
  D) older clients are less likely to have side effects and drug interactions from asthma medications than younger clients


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

fraziera112

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 356
Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

2,3,5
Rationale: Because of renal excretion changes the older patient is prone to toxicity. Aspirin does not cause toxicity.

Answer to Question 2

C


Starlight

  • Member
  • Posts: 567
Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Gracias!

yeungji

  • Member
  • Posts: 319
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Many people have small pouches in their colons that bulge outward through weak spots. Each pouch is called a diverticulum. About 10% of Americans older than age 40 years have diverticulosis, which, when the pouches become infected or inflamed, is called diverticulitis. The main cause of diverticular disease is a low-fiber diet.

Did you know?

In 2012, nearly 24 milliion Americans, aged 12 and older, had abused an illicit drug, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA).

Did you know?

For high blood pressure (hypertension), a new class of drug, called a vasopeptidase blocker (inhibitor), has been developed. It decreases blood pressure by simultaneously dilating the peripheral arteries and increasing the body's loss of salt.

Did you know?

Parkinson's disease is both chronic and progressive. This means that it persists over a long period of time and that its symptoms grow worse over time.

Did you know?

Historic treatments for rheumatoid arthritis have included gold salts, acupuncture, a diet consisting of apples or rhubarb, nutmeg, nettles, bee venom, bracelets made of copper, prayer, rest, tooth extractions, fasting, honey, vitamins, insulin, snow collected on Christmas, magnets, and electric convulsion therapy.

Physical therapist assisting a patient to walk in the parallel bars. Physical therapist assisting a patient to walk in the parallel bars.
The liver in this photograph was from a deceased patient with an advanced state of cirrhosis. The liver in this photograph was from a deceased patient with an advanced state of cirrhosis.
GI endoscopy. (a) Similar to other forms of GI endoscopy, laparoscopy involves the insertion of a sp GI endoscopy. (a) Similar to other forms of GI endoscopy, laparoscopy involves the insertion of a sp
A Patient Being Prepared for Electroconvulsive Therapy. A Patient Being Prepared for Electroconvulsive Therapy.
Calibrated cups, spoons, droppers, and syringes are often used to administer liquid medications. Calibrated cups, spoons, droppers, and syringes are often used to administer liquid medications.
(A) Nebulizer and (B) inhaler medication delivery devices for asthma medications. (A) Nebulizer and (B) inhaler medication delivery devices for asthma medications.
Video: Effect of the environment on coat color in the Himalayan rabbit Animation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library