Drugs and the lifespan

Question 1

fertilisation & implantation

Answer 1

up to 17 days

Question 2

organgenious

Answer 2

18-55 days -teratogens

Question 3

growth and development

Answer 3

> 8 weeks

Question 4

polypharmacy is when

Answer 4

pts prescribed >4 drugs

Question 5

problems with polypharmacy

Answer 5

• risk of Adverse drug reactions with inc. number of drugs prescribed
• inc. risk of falls in ederly (esp anticholinergics)

Question 6

compliance is…

Answer 6

when a persons behaviour in taking drugs concides with medical advice

Question 7

concordance ensures..

Answer 7

patients benefit from drug therapy. partnership b/w Pt and Healthcare prof. essential

Question 8

Adherence is a term for…

Answer 8

using medications as prescribed

Question 9

improving concordance (adherence)..

Answer 9

• involve Pts in decisions
• imp. communication
• understand Pts perspective
• Pt education
• R/V meds - good prescribing - minimum number

Question 10

patient centred medication communication must include clear understanding of..

Answer 10

• pts concerns
• potential S/E
• timing, method
• technique - cleaning, safety