Ch. 3 Lifespan Considerations

Question 0

The passive movement of a substance (e.g., a drug) between different tissues from areas of higher concentration to areas of lower concentration. (Compare with active transport.)

Answer 0

Diffusion

Question 1

The active (energy-requiring) movement of a substance between different tissues via pumping mechanisms contained within cell membranes

Answer 1

Active transport

Question 2

Pertaining to a person who is 65 years of age or older. (Note: Some sources consider “elderly” to be 55 years of age or older.)

Answer 2

elderly

Question 3

Pertaining to a person younger than 1 month of age; newborn infant.

Answer 3

Neonate

Question 4

A graphic tool for estimating drug dosages using various body measurements.

Answer 4

Nomogram

Question 5

Pertaining to a person who is 12 years of age or younger.

Answer 5

Pediatric

Question 6

The use of many different drugs concurrently in treating a patient, who often has several health problems.

Answer 6

Polypharmacy