NUR 326 EXAM 2 GERO NURSING
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
100% PASS 2026
What are common anticholinergic side effects of the 10 medications to avoid? -
CORRECT ANSWER -confusion, blurred vision, constipation, problems urinating, dry
mouth
What are the 10 meds to avoid in older adults? - CORRECT ANSWER -digoxin
>.125mg, muscle relaxants, benzodiazepines, sedatives-hypnotics, antihistamines and
any drug with anticholinergic side effects, NSAIDs, certain diabetes drugs, certain
anticholinergic drugs, antipsychotics, estrogen pills and patches
Why should NSAIDs be used with caution in older adults? - CORRECT ANSWER -they
increase the risk of bleeding stomach ulcers; they can also increase bp, affect your
kidneys, and make heart failure worse
Why should digoxin be used with caution? - CORRECT ANSWER -it can be toxic in
older people whose kidneys do not work well
Why do we use muscle relaxants with caution in the elderly? - CORRECT ANSWER -
they can make them groggy, confused, increase the risk of falls, and cause constipation,
dry mouth, and problems urinating
Why are we concerned about benzodiazepines with the elderly? - CORRECT ANSWER
-they can increase risk for falls and confusion
What are certain anticholinergic drugs a concern? - CORRECT ANSWER -they can
cause confusion, constipation, dry mouth, blurry vision, and problems urinating in men
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
100% PASS 2026
What are common anticholinergic side effects of the 10 medications to avoid? -
CORRECT ANSWER -confusion, blurred vision, constipation, problems urinating, dry
mouth
What are the 10 meds to avoid in older adults? - CORRECT ANSWER -digoxin
>.125mg, muscle relaxants, benzodiazepines, sedatives-hypnotics, antihistamines and
any drug with anticholinergic side effects, NSAIDs, certain diabetes drugs, certain
anticholinergic drugs, antipsychotics, estrogen pills and patches
Why should NSAIDs be used with caution in older adults? - CORRECT ANSWER -they
increase the risk of bleeding stomach ulcers; they can also increase bp, affect your
kidneys, and make heart failure worse
Why should digoxin be used with caution? - CORRECT ANSWER -it can be toxic in
older people whose kidneys do not work well
Why do we use muscle relaxants with caution in the elderly? - CORRECT ANSWER -
they can make them groggy, confused, increase the risk of falls, and cause constipation,
dry mouth, and problems urinating
Why are we concerned about benzodiazepines with the elderly? - CORRECT ANSWER
-they can increase risk for falls and confusion
What are certain anticholinergic drugs a concern? - CORRECT ANSWER -they can
cause confusion, constipation, dry mouth, blurry vision, and problems urinating in men