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

Author Question: A nurse teaches an older adult about risks related to ototoxic medications. Which of the following ... (Read 70 times)

torybrooks

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 500
on: Jul 11, 2018
A nurse teaches an older adult about risks related to ototoxic medications. Which of the following medications should the adult minimize or avoid?
 
  A) Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents
  B) Osmotic stool softeners
  C) Over-the-counter sleep aids
  D) Penicillin-type antibiotics

Question 2

The Functional Consequences Theory approach to hearing loss identifies health promotion interventions for promoting hearing wellness. Which of the following interventions will most directly affect auditory health of the older adult?
 
  A) Avoidance of medications
  B) Regular colonics
  C) Smoking cessation
  D) Ear muff use in winter


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

TheNamesImani

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 334
Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: A
Ototoxic medications include (but are not limited to) aminoglycosides, macrolides, quinolones, and some antifungals (not penicillins), aspirin and other salicylates, as well as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Neither sleep aids nor stool softeners have been implicated in ototoxicity.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C
Reviews of studies identified the following risk factors for hearing impairment: male gender, increased age, genetic predisposition, exposure to noise, impacted cerumen, smoking, exposure to secondhand smoke, use of ototoxic medications, education level less than or equal to high school diploma, and certain medical conditions. Colonic use and ear coverage for warmth have not been identified as risk factors to hearing loss.


torybrooks

  • Member
  • Posts: 500
Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

steff9894

  • Member
  • Posts: 337
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Lower drug doses for elderly patients should be used first, with titrations of the dose as tolerated to prevent unwanted drug-related pharmacodynamic effects.

Did you know?

Cocaine was isolated in 1860 and first used as a local anesthetic in 1884. Its first clinical use was by Sigmund Freud to wean a patient from morphine addiction. The fictional character Sherlock Holmes was supposed to be addicted to cocaine by injection.

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?

The average older adult in the United States takes five prescription drugs per day. Half of these drugs contain a sedative. Alcohol should therefore be avoided by most senior citizens because of the dangerous interactions between alcohol and sedatives.

Did you know?

Calcitonin is a naturally occurring hormone. In women who are at least 5 years beyond menopause, it slows bone loss and increases spinal bone density.

The nurse needs to note the source of the patient health history The nurse needs to note the source of the patient health history
Older adults may grieve intensely over the loss of a person or situation that has been a part of the Older adults may grieve intensely over the loss of a person or situation that has been a part of the
A nurse prepares a client for anesthesia and surgery. A nurse prepares a client for anesthesia and surgery.
Anterior and posterior views of the adult human skeleton Anterior and posterior views of the adult human skeleton
Older adults may need special assistance with medications. Older adults may need special assistance with medications.
Video: Multiple Sclerosis Animation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library