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22 Cards in this Set
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Meds commonly prescribed for elderly tend to have what side effects?
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dizziness, low blood pressure and mental confusion
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What can be the hazard or result of the common side effects for elder meds?
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falls
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What % of elders in long-term facilities are affected by psychosis?
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38%
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What leads to inappropriate med use?
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-short term use meds are frequently not discontinued
-drug dosage is excessive |
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What can be done to decrease inappropriate med use?
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educate the elders
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Define polypharmacy
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Many meds used by one person
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What can happen due to polypharmacy?
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increase cost
increase incidences of adverse side effects |
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Why does polypharmacy happen?
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use of different drs
elder does not give accurate info re meds or misunderstands directions |
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How many deaths occur because of adverse drug reaction (ADR)?
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51%
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What % is hospitalized due to ADR?
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39%
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How does kidney and liver dicline contribute to accumulation of ADR?
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kidney and liver help excrete meds, lower function decreases ability, thus drug accumulation in body occurs
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What manifest's in body due to accumulation of ADR's?
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constipation
incontinence confusion memory loss resltessness falls depression |
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What is drug induced delirium?
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acute and reversible confusion state cuased by over medicating or DC of meds
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What is drug-drug interactions?
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# of prescriptions and OTC meds
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What are the performance areas of medication routine that must exist to self-med?
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be able to get the med
open/close containers follow directions/schedules take as prescribed reporting problems and adverse effects |
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what skills are required to self medicate
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manual dexterity
vision hearing memory problem solving motivation ambulate, mobility communication |
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what are some ass't aids for self med
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calendars
pill boxes |
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what are typical side effects of hypertension meds?
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dizziness, low blood press, risks for falls
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what are typical side effects of arthritis meds?
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upset stomach
ulcers mental confusion fluid retention constipation |
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what are typical side effects of depression meds?
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dizziness, low blood press, mental confusion
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what are typical side effects of CHF meds?
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Mental confusion
weakness (usually of LE) slow heart rate arrhythmias |
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what are typical side effects of diabetes meds?
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low blood sugar, dizziness
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