Pharmacology

Question 1

The potential for an adverse drug reaction rises with increasing numbers of medications. Which of the following is true? (select all that apply)

a. ) With 2 medications, the risk is 6%
b. ) With 4 medications, the risk is 12%
c. ) With 5 medications, the risk is 50%
d. ) With 8 or more meds, the risk is 100%

Answer 1

a, c, d

With 2 medications, the risk is 6%

With 5 medications, the risk is 50%

With 8 or more meds, the risk is 100%

Question 2

Which of the following is a possible indicator of polypharmacy?

a. ) patient taking a generic drug
b. ) patient taking 5 medications
c. ) patient taking 1 medication
d. ) patient on one medication for 3 years

Answer 2

b.) patient taking 5 medications

Question 3

Drugs and their metabolites are excreted primarily through:

a. ) sweat
b. ) saliva
c. ) liver
d. ) kidneys

Answer 3

d.) kidneys

Question 4

Factors that may lead to polypharmacy in the elderly are (select all that apply):

a. ) physiological changes associated with aging
b. ) use of multiple health care providers
c. ) cognitive/sensory disorders
d. ) self-medication with OTC’s

Answer 4

a, b, c, d

a.) physiological changes associated with aging

b.) use of multiple health care providers

c.) cognitive/sensory disorders

d.) self-medication with OTC’s