Author Question: Why does the nurse frequently assess an older adult who is on a psychotropic drug? a. Older ... (Read 89 times)

theo · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

Why does the nurse frequently assess an older adult who is on a psychotropic drug?

a. Older adults are less active.
b. The older adult has fewer cognitive capabilities.
c. Brain receptors have become hypersensitive.
d. Receptor sites have lower perfusion.

Question 2

Why would the nurse anticipate an adverse reaction in an older adult who is taking the protein-bound drug warfarin (Coumadin)?

a. Unbound active drug molecules continue to circulate in the bloodstream.
b. The bleeding and clotting times will decrease.
c. The drug becomes ineffective and does not deliver its intended therapeutic action.
d. Renal damage can occur from the altered drug molecules.

stallen · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Brain receptors in the older adult become hypersensitive as age increases, resulting in an exaggerated response to pharmacologic therapy.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Unbound drug molecules will still be circulating, leading to excess drug in the bloodstream.