Polypharmacy Flashcards
1
Q
Old age and distribution
A
Increase in body percentage of fat = increased volume of distribution for lipophilic drugs
2
Q
Old age and excretion
A
Decreased renal blood flow and GFR
3
Q
Anticholinergics
A
Elderly more sensitive to anticholinergic effects
4
Q
Warfarin interactions
A
NSAID
Amiodarone
5
Q
ACE inhibitors interactions
A
Loop diuretics