ELDERLY...PROMOTING ADHERENCE Flashcards
0
Q
Reasons for unintentional nonadherence include ______________.
A
forgetfulness, side effects, low income, complex regimens, and failure to comprehend instructions.
1
Q
• Nonadherence is common among the ______.
A
Elderly
2
Q
forgetfulness, side effects, low income, complex regimens, and failure to comprehend instructions.
A
Reasons for non adherence in the elderly.
3
Q
Most cases (75%) of nonadherence among the elderly are _____.
A
Intentional
4
Q
Reasons for non-adherence in the elderly are:
A
expense,
side effects,
and the patient’s conviction that the drug is unnecessary
or the dosage too high.
5
Q
expense,
side effects,
and the patient’s conviction that the drug is unnecessary
or the dosage too high.
A
Reasons for non adherence in the elderly…..