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bcretired

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Polypharmacy is:
 
  a. the use of unprescribed medication for recreational use.
  b. the prescription, use, or administration of more medications than are needed.
  c. very rare in older adults.
  d. rarely a problem as long as the medications are taken together.

Question 2

A registered nurse is working in a community clinic that provides services for chronically ill patients. Which condition would be considered chronic?
 
  a. Appendicitis
  b. Pneumonia
  c. Flu
  d. Diabetes


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pallen55

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Polypharmacy, the prescription, use, or administration of more medications than are indicated clinically, is a common problem of older adults. The combined use of multiple drugs causes se-rious problematic effects.

Answer to Question 2

D
A chronic illness usually lasts longer than 6 months; diabetes is a chronic illness. Appendicitis, pneumonia, and the flu are considered acute: The symptoms appear abruptly, are intense, and often subside after a relatively short period.


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