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Mr3Hunna

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The nurse monitors an older adult for which of the following adverse drug reactions more commonly seen in elderly clients?
 
  a. anaphylactic shock c. orthostatic hypotension
  b. pseudomembranous enterocolitis d. discolored urine

Question 2

In determining an appropriate dose of a drug for an elderly client, which of the following should be considered?
 
  a. decreased creatinine clearance c. decreased platelet level
  b. increased liver metabolites d. increased hemoglobin level



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

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A Incorrect: This is no more common in the older adult.
B Incorrect: This is no more common in the older adult.
C Correct: Excessive sedation and orthostatic hypotension are adverse effects to drug therapy more common in the older adult.
D Incorrect: This is no more common in the older adult.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A

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A Correct: This increases the risk of cumulative and toxic effects of medications.
B Incorrect: There is a decrease in liver metabolism resulting in decreased metabolites.
C Incorrect: The platelet count usually does not affect how the appropriate dosage of a drug is determined.
D Incorrect: The hemoglobin usually does not affect how the appropriate dosage of a drug is determined.




Mr3Hunna

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Wow, this really help


recede

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

 

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