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amal · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

During a teaching session on the care of the diabetic patient, a family member asks why her daughter has a different insulin than her best friend. The nurse should make which of the following statements to explain the differences in insulin?

A) Insulin is prescribed based on the cost.
B) Insulin is prescribed based on the patient's age.
C) Insulins have different onsets and durations of action.
D) Insulin type is matched with oral hypoglycemic agents.

Question 2

A patient older than 65 years is more likely to experience drug reaction than a much younger patient. Which of the following factors accounts for this variation?

A) Drugs more readily crossing the bloodbrain barrier in older people
B) Age-related physiologic changes
C) Increased drug-metabolizing enzymes in older people
D) Diminished immune response

sultana.d · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

B
Feedback:
In older adults (65 years and older), physiologic changes may alter all pharmacokinetic processes. Although drugs crossing the bloodbrain barrier affect drug reaction, this factor is important in all ages. Increased drug-metabolizing enzymes are key in all ages and do not relate to age variations. A diminished immune response is important in all ages and does not affect all medications.