UPDATE WITH 100% SOLVED -GRADED A+
VERIFIED 2026 - 2027 UPDATE
Adverse reactions & drug interactions occur frequently in the
older adult due to all of the following except:
A. consumption of numerous drugs due to multiple chronic
illnesses
B. drugs ordered by several health care providers
C. increased incidence of allergic reactions
D. self medication with OTC preparations - correct
answer- C. increased incidence of allergic reactions
how long do you push hydromorphone for? - correct
answer- 2-5 minutes
- must dilute with normal saline
how long do you push morphine for? - correct answer-
4-5 minutes - pushing too quickly can have adverse effects &
cause euphoria
,In the older adult and those with renal dysfunction, the
creatinine clearance is usually:
A. substantially increased
B. slightly increased
C. decreased
D. in the normal range - correct answer- c. decreased
T or F: overdosing on acetylcholine is life threatening -
correct answer- true
T or F: you can take ASA with NSAIDs - correct answer-
False
TC has liver and kidney disease. He is given a medication with a
half life of 30 hours. You expect the duration of this medication
to:
A. increase.
B. decrease.
C. remain unchanged.
D. dissipate. - correct answer- a. increase
, what are adverse reactions? - correct answer-
harmful, unintended side effects (ex: rash, throat closing)
What are agonists? - correct answer- what produces a
response
What are analgesics used for? - correct answer- pain
relief
What are antagonists? - correct answer- drugs that
block or prevent a response
What are barbiturates? - correct answer- - all have
barb in name
- sedative-hypnotic
- long acting: phenobarbitol; used to control seizures
- intermediate acting: useful for maintaining long periods of
sleep
- short acting: used to induce sleep
What are benzodiazepines? - correct answer- - end in
pam & sometimes lam