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NClaborn

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on: Jul 11, 2018
What measures may the older adult take to reduce the high cost of prescription drugs? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Simply not fill a new prescription
  b. Take less than prescribed to preserve their supply
  c. Fill all prescriptions at once
  d. Save old prescription drugs for later use
  e. Share medications

Question 2

What oral medication can be safely crushed?
 
  a. Plain antihypertensive medication tablet
  b. Sublingual tablet of nitroglycerin
  c. Timed-release capsule for gastric reflux
  d. Enteric-coated aspirin


Hikerman221

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, D, E
Filling prescriptions at one time can be costly even with a discount; therefore the older adult may pick and choose which ones to fill. All the other behaviors listed are methods whereby persons on a limited budget will attempt to preserve their supply of medications and contain costs.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Only the plain tablet can be crushed. Timed-release, sublingual medications, and enteric-coated medications should not be crushed.


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