Author Question: Which patient is at the lowest degree of risk for experiencing adverse effects of drug therapy? ... (Read 70 times)

stephzh · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Which patient is at the lowest degree of risk for experiencing adverse effects of drug therapy?

a. A 6-year-old patient with cancer
b. A 32-year-old patient with a fractured ankle
c. A 24-year-old pregnant patient with toxoplasmosis
d. An 84-year-old patient with heart failure

Question 2

Patients may have difficulty remembering to take prescribed drugs. Which method will assist the patient in adhering to the drug regimen?

a. Use a drug diary to record all drug doses taken.
b. Perform pill counts every evening to check for missed doses.
c. Schedule drug administration to coincide with meals or other routine activity.
d. Have a community health care provider make a daily visit to administer the drugs.

moormoney · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Three groups of individualswomen, children and adolescents, and older adultsoften have higher incidences of adverse effects of drug therapy than the general population.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Tailoring the drug regimen to the patient's lifestyle helps him or her to remember to take the drugs. Often it is helpful to schedule drug administration to coincide with mealtimes.