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Exam One Blueprint Flashcards

1
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Describe why clinical decisions making is complex in older adults

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What is a chronic condition

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conditions that do not resolve within three months and complete cures are rare

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What are geriatric syndromes

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collection of sx not specific to one disease

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What is a very important role a nurse plays in caring for a person with a chronic condition?

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providing patient with proper education

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Patients with chronic conditions often are placed on several medications. what is important for the nurse to do with these

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-perform medication reconciliation

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managing chronic illnesses involves more than treating medical problems such as

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pain management, client accepting dependence, diet changes, etc

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What is the sandwich generation?

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when ‘middle-aged’ person has parents and children to take care of

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Before chronic conditions develop, what is an important regimen of healthcare

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prevention such as lifestyle changes/interventions

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Once chronic disease occurs, patient focus shifts to?

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managing symptoms, avoiding complications, maintaining functional status

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What are very important challenges we must remember for our patients living with chronic illness

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-the right to die with dignity and comfort
-psychological adjusting is hard
-self-worth may become diminished

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Do geriatric syndromes always have a diagnosis?

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no

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What does it mean that geriatric syndromes are multifactorial

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-many things cause it to happen

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Do geriatric syndromes have high prevalence of poor outcomes in the elderly?

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yes

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Normal changes of the heart during old age

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-heart muscles thicken with age
-heart rate lowers and oxygenation lowers

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Normal changes of the arteries with age

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-stiffen with age
-heart has to beat harder to push blood through the arteries

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Normal changes of the lungs

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-maximum breathing capacity declines beginning at age 40

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Normal changes of the brain

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-axons and neurons are lostNorm

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al normal changes of the kidneys with age

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kidneys gradually become less effective at removing waste from blood

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normal changes in bladder function

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bladder capacity declines

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normal changes toBody fat with older age

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weight declines, fat is redistributed to deeper organs making them more vulnerable to heart disease

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normal changes to muscles with old age

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muscle mass declines 22 percent in women and 23 percent in men

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Normal changes to bones with aging

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bone mineral is lost, especially in women

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23
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What steps can be taken to reduce bone loss

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weight bearing exercises, high calcium diet

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24
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Normal changes to sight with old age

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-40’s= difficulty seeing close up
-50 and up = sensitivity to glare, hard to see in little light, more difficulty detecting moving objects
-70= decline in fine details

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Normal changes to hearing in the older adult

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-more difficult to hear higher frequencies in the older adult
-background noise makes it harder
-declines more rapidly in men

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26
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Normal changes to personality in the older adult

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-stable throughout adult life (especially if healthy)
-risk for depression and social isolation

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27
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What is homeostenosis?

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the inability of the body to restore homeostasis, even after minor environmental challenges (trauma or infection)

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28
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Is immobility a chronic condition or geriatric syndrome?

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geriatric syndrome

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29
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Examples of ADL’s

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toileting, bathing, dressing, feeding, incontinence

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Examples of IADL’s

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driving, telephone, shopping, laundry, handling finances, handling medications, housekeeping

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What two things do IADL’s require to maintain functioning

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-physical and cognitive performance

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Do older adults lose the ability to perform ADL’s or IADL’s first

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IADL’s

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33
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One of the hardest parts of aging for the older adult includes?

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losing independency

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34
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Why do healthcare workers often cause dependency in the older adult?

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-easier to perform their tasks than allow them time to do it (autonomy)

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35
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What are normal mobility changes found in the older adult?

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decline in speed due to decreased stride length

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36
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Falls in the community dwelling are mostly due to?

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environmental factors and risky behaviors

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37
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Environmental factors that may cause falls?

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-poor lighting
-excessive equipment
-wet floors
-loose carpets
-poorly fitting shoes
-new surroundings
-pets around feet

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38
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Causes of fall in hospital / LTC facilities include?

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-bathroom seeking
-gait
-balance disorder
-dizziness

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39
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If there is a new onset or increased number of falls in our patient, what should the nurse question could be wrong with them?

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-new onset of infection
-new medication side effects (such as anti-cholinergic)

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what type of anemia is most likely to cause a fall

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-B12

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41
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What electrolyte imbalance is most likely to cause a fall?

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hyponatremia (below 120)

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42
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Is hyper or hypoglycemia more likely to produce afall

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hypoglycemia

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43
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What medications are most likely to cause falls in the older adult

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-anxiolytics
-sedatives
-tranquilizers
-cardiac meds
-corticosteroids
-NSAIDs
-anticholinergic drugs (such as diphenhydramine)
-hypoglycemic agents

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Normal time for Get Up and Go Test (TUG)

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less or equal to 11 seconds

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45
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Implications if the client cannot complete TUG in less than 12 seconds

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physical therapy

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46
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What gait is characterized by a flexed hand + circumduction of the foot? they also have more weakness distally leading to foot drop

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hemiplegic gait

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What gait is characterized by universal flexion of almost every joint and small steps/shuffling? they may also have small tremors of the hands and arms.

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Parkinson’s gait

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What gait is characterized by a wide stand with a wide staggering quality?

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ataxic / cerebellar

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49
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People with ataxic gait are more likely to fall towards what side?

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the side of their cerebral illness

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50
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What is titubation?

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when a patient with a cerebellar/ataxic gait stands still and has swaying of the trunk

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51
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Is the Romberg test a good indication for cerebellar / ataxic gait?

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no

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52
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What is a stomping gait?

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when a patient cannot see , so they stomp on the ground to feel vibrations in their trunk that their foot is landed

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Is stomping gait more evident in the daytime or nighttime?

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nighttime because in the daytime patients can typically watch their own feet

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What is the cerebral palsy/ diplegic gait?

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arms flexed, adduction keeping their feet together, seem to walk on tiptoes (commonly seen in children)

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What gait happens to people with myopathy?

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waddling gait
-pelvis drops on both sides while walking, with the head leaning the opposite way to prevent falling

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What is the neuropathic / steppage gait?

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-when a patient has peripheral neuropathy and foot drop
-patient takes high steps so they do not trip on their foot and fall

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trendelenburg vs waddling gait

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trendelenburg occurs with myopathy on one side
-pelvis drops on opposite side of hip myopathy

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What is the cautious gait?

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-usually occurs after a fall
-wide stance, reduced arm swing, slightly stooped posture

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Factors to consider when assessing the home for falls?

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-rugs, clutter, foot wear, lights, hand rails/stairs, pets, how active they are, do they live alone, comorbidities, medications

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do the active or inactive older adults have a higher risk for falls?

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active

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Physical consequences of falls?

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-hip fracture (1/4 die < 6 most after multiple falls)
-pressure ulcer
-pneumonia

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What is constipation

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infrequent, incomplete, or painful evacuation of feces

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63
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How many days constitute constipation

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no BM in 3 days

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64
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With normative BS, we should hear gurgling every

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5-10 seconds

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65
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how long do we listen if we do not hear BS in any quadrant

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5 minutes

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66
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What are some causes of constipation in older adults

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-drinking less water
-medications
-eating less fiber
-disease
-inactivity

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Why does overuse of laxatives lead to constipation?

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dependency can form

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why are older adults more likely to eat sweets than normal food

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decline in taste buds make sweets taste better

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What foods should we encourage the older adult to eat to prevent constipation>

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fiber, prunes, coffee, bran, fiber one

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70
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How can diabetes cause constipation?

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neuropathy can slow down gastric motility

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What other diseases slow down gastric motility and may lead to constipation in the older adult?

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Hypothyroidism, MS, Parkinson’s

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Passive peristalsis can be increased by

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-exercise such as walking and leg lifts

73
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What medications are likely to cause constipation in the older adult?

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anticholinergics and narcotics (pg 548)

74
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How much fiber does an older adult need a day to help prevent constipation

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35-50 g / day

75
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How much water does an older adult need to help prevent constipation

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at least 2 L / day (unless contraindicated)

76
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What is the ‘colon cocktail’ recommended to some older adults

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equal parts prune juice, apple sauce, and psyllium. they should take 1-2 tablespoons daily

77
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Water’s role in preventing constipation

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softens stool to make it easier to pass and prevent straining

78
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What should be done first when treating patients with constipation

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lifestyle modifications and medication review

79
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What are examples of lifestyle modifications we can implement to prevent constipation in our patients

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bowel retraining, regular toileting schedule, use of fiber

80
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Are prokinetic agents such as bethanechol and metoclopromide recommended in the elderly?

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no

81
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Why should older adults not take metoclopramide

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-potential for tardive dyskinesia and other EPS symptoms (which have to be treated with diphenhydramine)

82
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Why are hyperosmolar agents such as polyethylene glycol recommended in the elderly ?

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-effective and non addictive

83
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What are the most physiologic treatment products for constipation?

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bulk forming laxatives

84
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Example of bulk forming laxative?

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psyllium

85
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Example of surfactant laxative (stool softener)

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docusate sodium

86
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What are examples of osmotic laxatives

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magnesium hydroxide, polyethylene glycol, lactulose

87
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What are examples of stimulant laxatives

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bisacodyl, Senna

88
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If on a narcotic, what can be an adverse effect of this medication

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opioid induced constipation

89
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If a patient is on a narcotic, what should be prescribed with them to prevent constipation

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stimulant laxative

90
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Polyethylene glycol use puts our patient at risk for?

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-dehydration (monitor I I’s and O’s)

91
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Chronic laxative use can lead to

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fluid and electrolyte imbalances

92
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What two reasons make zofran a risk for causing constipation

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-anticholinergic effects
-nauseas people typically aren’t drinking water

93
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Why is assessing patient transportation , food insecurity, and loneliness important?

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may lead to poor nutrition

94
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If the measures of the ‘colon cocktail’ do not work, we should inform older adults to

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take a stool softener

95
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Why do older adults often decrease fluid intake in the evening

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decreased mobility, prescribed diuretics, and urinary incontinence

96
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Fluid restrictions in the older adult can lead to dehydration and electrolyte imbalances such as

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sodium and potassium

97
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many older adults in the community are at risk for poor health due to

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poor health literacy

98
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Is urinary incontinence considered a normal part of aging?

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No

99
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Why is assessing for urinary incontinence in the older adult important?

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-many are too embarrassed to admit
-major reason for LTC placement
-affects 1/3 of community - dwelling older adults

100
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What is urge incontinence?

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-abrupt, strong urge to void with moderate to large amounts of leakage

101
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Causes of urge incontinence?

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-UTI
-bladder spasticity
-caffeine
-CNS lesions (stroke/dementia)

102
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What is stress incontinence

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instantaneous leakage during increased intraabdominal pressure

103
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Causes of stress incontinence

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-pelvic muscle or ligament laxity (looseness of muscle)
-trauma from prostate surgery
-childbearing
-changes with menopause

104
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Stress incontinence may be brought on when a patient

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sneezes, coughs, laughs, has obesity, is pregnancy

105
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What is overflow incontinence?

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restriction of flow of urine leads to distended bladder

106
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Causes of overflow incontinence?

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-atonic (lack of muscle tone) bladder
-Medications
-injury (TBI)
-impaired contractility

107
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What prostate condition in men regularly leads to overflow incontinence?

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BPH (bladder outlet obstruction)

108
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What types of medications lead to overflow incontinence

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anticholinergics, anesthetics

109
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what conditions can lead to impaired contractility and overflow incontinence

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-b12 deficiency, diabetes, alcoholism
-stroke, MS, parkinsons

this occurs due to improper innervation of the bladder

110
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What is functional incontinence

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inability or unwillingness to toilet

111
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Reasons that may cause functional incontinence

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impaired cognition, environment, impaired mobility, psychological

112
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Incontinence and how it affects patient safety

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causes increased risk of falls

113
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Incontinence and how it affects quality of life

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may cause increased depression and social isolation (out of fear of not being able to get to a bathroom)

114
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When is it appropriate to catheterize a patient with incontinence

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  1. overflow of bladder (not emptying)
  2. significant sacral wounds
  3. if on hospice
115
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Why should medication review be completed on those with incontinence

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some medications cause urinary retention while others may cause frequency

116
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Why should we evaluate a client’s pelvic floor if they have incontinence?

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weak pelvic floor muscles may lead to stress incontinence

117
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What is pelvic floor therapy?

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-exercises to strengthen pelvic floor muscles and open urethra

118
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For a better understanding of their incontinence, what may patients be instructed to do to generate solutions

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-3 day voiding diary

119
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Why is postvoid residual volume used to determine incontinence

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-uses catheter or ultrasound to confirm urine left in the bladder after attempting to pee

120
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What labs may be evaluated to generate solutions for incontinence

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-UA, BUN, Cr, WBC

121
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Post void residual will be low in what type of incontinence

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-urge incontinence

122
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Post void residual will be high in what type of incontinence?

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-overflow incontinence

123
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Treatment for urge incontinent includes

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-initial therapy Kegels / PFT
-treat UTI
-Medications
-scheduled toileting for cognitive defects

124
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Atrophic vaginitis, a common cause of urge incontinence, is treated with

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estrogen cream

125
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Our main concern for our patients on topical estrogen cream is

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-applying it properly (2-3 days a week) to prevent systemic effects

126
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Other medications to treat urge incontinence include

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-tricyclic agents (imipramine)
-tolterodine tartrate, Darifenacin, Solifenacin, or Oxybutynin

127
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Imipramine, a tricyclic agent used to treat urge incontinence, puts the patient at risk for

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postural hypotension

128
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How does oxybutynin work?

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relaxes bladder muscles

129
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Oxybutynin puts our patient at risk for

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-anticholinergic affects
-slow reaction times
-orthostatic hypotension

130
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Treatment for stress incontinence includes

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-evaluating medications that may aggravate
-Kegels/PFT
-treat atrophic vaginitis
-weight loss
-insertion of pessary
-toileting and fluid regimen
-surgery

131
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What is a pessary?

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-a device inserted into the vagina to support your pelvic organs

132
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Why is surgery sometimes needed to treat stress incontinence

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bladder tips back into pelvis after hysterectomy

133
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Treatment for overflow incontinence

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-medication review
-bladder retraining
-improve glucose readings (diabetics)
-reduce ethanol / alcohol intake

134
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How to treat functional incontinence

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-remove barriers to BR use
-use pictures on BR door
-improve mobility with PT / OT

135
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Tamsulosin, used to treat BPH and overflow, puts the patient at risk for?

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-hypotension and falls

136
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How does tamsulosin work?

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by dilating the urethra

137
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How do Kegel/ pelvic floor exercises help reduce incontinence

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-strengthen the pelvic floor muscles

138
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How should we educate our patients to perform kegal exercises?

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-tighten pelvic muscles for a slow count of 10 and then relax for a slow count of ten
-perform 15 reps while laying, sitting, and standing
-finish with 10 rapid contractions
-repeat 10 times a day

139
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what is the most common reason older adults become delirious and why?

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-surgery because they do not process anesthesia as fast (most commonly cardiac)

140
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Other causes for delirium include?

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-infection (UTI)
-hypoxia (not enough oxygen getting to brain)
-hypoperfusion (less oxygenation)
-trauma
-pain
-hypo/hypernatremia
-dehydration
-restraints
-medications
-constipation

141
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How does cholinergic deficiency cause delirium?

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-decreased acetylcholine

142
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How does dopaminergic excess cause delirium

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-increased amounts of dopamine

143
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What medications commonly cause delirium?

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-anticholinergics
-benzodiazepines
-narcotics (specifically meperidine or codeine)

144
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Delirium can be treated by resolving the cause of it. Give examples:

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-treating hypovolemia with fluids
-treating UTI / infections
-getting patients out of bed during the day so they sleep at night

145
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Symptoms of delirium

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-confusion
-inattention
-restlessness
-hallucinations
-change in level of consciousness
-incoherence
-anxiety
-illusions
-delusions
-fear
-excitement

146
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How do we assess for delirium?

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CAM (confusion assessment method)

147
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How to interpret results from the CAM

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to be positive, the patient must display signs of
-section 1 and 2 + 3 OR 4

section 1: acute onset and fluctuations
section 2: inattention
section 3: disorganized thinking
section 4: altered LOC

148
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Why is it important to have family at the bedside and maintain consistent caregivers for patients experiencing delirium?

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-provides therapeutic environment
-makes it easier to re-orient them

149
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What may be administered to our delirious patients to promote adequate sleep?

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low dose trazodone

150
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What is polypharmacy?

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when patients are on more meds than are clinically necessary

151
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Polypharmacy includes both

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prescription and OTC drugs

152
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80% of older adults age 65-79 are on ____ medications/day

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14

153
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80% of older adults greater than 80 are on ___ medications/day

A

18

154
Q

What are cues nurses should recognize that our patient is apart of polypharmacy

A
  • multiple forms of the same medicine
  • medication no longer needed clinically
  • more drugs than the patient can physically take (high pill burden)
155
Q

What categories of medications are often stacked and lead to polypharmacy

A

-BP and diabetic meds

156
Q

The risk of medication errors increases when

A

patients are transferred in care (ex: hospital –> LTC )

157
Q

When should medication reconciliations be completed

A
  1. each admission and discharge of acute care
  2. each provider visit
  3. by pharmacist, etc
158
Q

Why are medication reconciliation sometimes inaccurate?

A

-personal patient lists aren’t updated/ patients unable to communicate correctly
-illegibility of MAR’s on transfer
-same pharmacies aren’t used

159
Q

How many chronic conditions increases patient risk for MRP and ADE

A

6

160
Q

How many doses of drugs/ day puts patient at risk for MRP and ADE

A

12

161
Q

How many medications put patient at risk for MRPs and ADEs

A

9

162
Q

Having a low body weight or BMI increases or decrease the risk for an ADE?

A

increases

163
Q

Having a previous adverse drug reaction means?

A

the patient is more at risk of having another

164
Q

What age is a risk factor for MRPs and ADEs

A

85 or older

165
Q

Our patient is at risk for MRPs and ADEs if their creatinine clearance is an estimated

A

< 50 mL/min

166
Q

Most common adverse effects of drug-drug interactions?

A

-confusion
-cognitive impairment
-arterial hypotension
-acute renal failure

167
Q

What drugs have a high potential for severe ADE’s?

A

-amitriptyline
-chlorpropramide
-Digoxin > 0.125 mg/ day
-Disopyramide
-GI antispasmodics
-meperidine
-methyldopa
-pentazocine
-ticlopidine

168
Q

What drugs have a high potential for less severe ADE’s

A

-antihistamines
-dipyridamole
-ergot mesylates
-indomethacin
-meperidine, oral
-muscle relaxants

169
Q

How is absorption of medications affected in the older adult?

A

-gastric pH increases, GI motility decreases, and gastric blood flow decreases

170
Q

How is drug distribution affected in the older adult?

A

-small amounts of total body water and increased fat
-decreased albumin level

171
Q

Lipid soluble drugs and the older adult

A

-more body fat allows for the medication to stay in the body longer = toxicity

172
Q

Highly protein bound drugs and the older adult

A

-less protein = less inactivation of the drug
-may lead to toxicity in the older adult

173
Q

Decreased GFR and Creatinine clearance in the older adult increases their risk of ?

A

-toxicity due to slir ow excretion of drugs

174
Q

Drugs with a high first-past metabolism and their effect on the elderly

A

-decreased hepatic blood flow = decreased ability to inactivate drug –> increased bioavailability and risk for toxicity

175
Q

How can we ensure safe use of drug therapy in the older adult

A

-performing medication reconciliations at the correct time and with accuracy
-ensure they are using mechanisms to properly take their medications
-monitor creatinine clearance, GFR, and drug levels if needed

176
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A
177
Q

Popular anticholinergic drugs seen on the Beer’s list that may cause ADE’s in the elderly?

A

First generation antihistlamines
-diphenhydramine
-promethazine
-dimenhydrinate
Antiparkinsonian Agents
-benztropine
Antispasmodics
-atropine
-scopolamine
TCA
-amitriptyline

NRSE-4550 Adult Care 2 (5 decks)

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