BSN 425 Medication Safety Questions and Answers
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Medication Safety Quiz
Due Mar 23 at 10:59pm Points 20 Questions 10 Available after Mar 16 at 1
Attempt History
Attempt Time Score
LATEST Attempt 1 2 minutes 20 out of 20
Score for this quiz: 20 out of 20
Submitted Mar 19 at 11:18pm
This attempt took 2 minutes.
Question 1 pts
, Which classification of drugs is on the list of potentially inappropriate medications (PIM) for older adults
and should be avoided except in extreme cases?
Warfarin
Acetaminophen
orrect! Benzodiazepines
Narcotic analgesics
Benzodiazepines are associated with an increased risk for accidental injury and are on the PIM
list and not recommended for older adults. Warfarin is prescribed for many older adults who have
pacemakers, who have had transient ischemic attacks (TIAs), or have cardiac issues. Close
monitoring of the client’s international normalized ratio (INR) must be conducted. Acetaminophen
is an over-the-counter medication that, if taken as directed, will cause no problems. Narcotic
analgesics can be prescribed; however, the older adult’s age and condition are considerations.
Question 2 pts
The change in the effectiveness of two or more substances when used in combination refers to which
one of the following terms?
Best rated A+ Guaranteed Success Latest Update
Quiz Nightingale College
Medication Safety Quiz
Due Mar 23 at 10:59pm Points 20 Questions 10 Available after Mar 16 at 1
Attempt History
Attempt Time Score
LATEST Attempt 1 2 minutes 20 out of 20
Score for this quiz: 20 out of 20
Submitted Mar 19 at 11:18pm
This attempt took 2 minutes.
Question 1 pts
, Which classification of drugs is on the list of potentially inappropriate medications (PIM) for older adults
and should be avoided except in extreme cases?
Warfarin
Acetaminophen
orrect! Benzodiazepines
Narcotic analgesics
Benzodiazepines are associated with an increased risk for accidental injury and are on the PIM
list and not recommended for older adults. Warfarin is prescribed for many older adults who have
pacemakers, who have had transient ischemic attacks (TIAs), or have cardiac issues. Close
monitoring of the client’s international normalized ratio (INR) must be conducted. Acetaminophen
is an over-the-counter medication that, if taken as directed, will cause no problems. Narcotic
analgesics can be prescribed; however, the older adult’s age and condition are considerations.
Question 2 pts
The change in the effectiveness of two or more substances when used in combination refers to which
one of the following terms?
