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FButt

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Which age-related change would be considered by the health care provider making decisions about pharmacotherapy for an older adult?
 
  a. Increased cardiac output
  b. Increased serum albumin levels
  c. Decreased adipose tissue
  d. Decreased total body mass

Question 2

Which of the following drug principles are applicable to children? Select all that apply.
 
  a. Provide detailed, technically correct explanations.
  b. Prepare drugs in advance.
  c. Show all equipment to the child before use, including needles and syringes.
  d. Provide distraction for a frightened or uncooperative child.
  e. Assure the child that crying is acceptable.
  f. Praise the child for doing his or her best.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Total body mass decreases with age along with declines in body water. Total body weight de-creases, especially in the old-old (older than 75 years), but the ratio of fat to lean body mass is usually greater.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B, D, E, F
Administration principles used in administering medications to children include the following:
 Provide explanations using language that is developmentally appropriate or age-appropriate. Ethnic, cultural, and native language of parents and patients should also be considered.
 Keep the time between explanation and administration of drug to a minimum.
 Prepare drugs in advance, keeping needles and syringes out of sight.
 Expect success with positive approaches. Act smoothly and quickly.
 Be honest with the child; involve the child to gain cooperation (e.g., warning that a shot will hurt, emphasizing that drugs are not candy).
 Solicit the parent's help where appropriate.
 Provide distraction for a frightened or uncooperative child.
 Allow the child to express feelings; assure the child that crying is okay.
 Praise the child for doing his or her best.
 Spend time with the child after administering the drug.
 Let the child know he or she is accepted as a person of value.
 Detailed and technical explanations may frighten the child. Needles and syringes should not be shown to the child before the procedure.




FButt

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

 

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