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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



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fraziera112

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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

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Wow, this really help


cici

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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