Pharm: Ch 5 Pharmacology and the Care of Adults and Geriatric Patients Key Terms Flashcards
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A person who ranges in age from 19 to 64 years
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Adult
2
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physiologic events due to increasing age, which affect drug responses
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Age-related changes
3
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Contribute to nonadherence.
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Economic factors
4
Q
person who is 65 years of age or older
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Older adult
5
Q
use of several drugs during the same period
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Polypharmacy
6
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poor outcome (adverse effects of medications) in relation to good outcome (desired medication effects); increases with increasing age
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Risk-to-benefit ratio
