NUR2474 Pharmacology for professional Nursing Module 10 Quiz

32. Have to ensure they can maintain a level of independence when taking medications and completing ADLs 33. Simple drug regimen 34. Clear labels and instructions 35. Reminders 36. Support system like family member or caregiver to help with administration 37. Adequate finances or financial assistance 38. What is polypharmacy? Correct answer- The use of many different drugs concurrently in treating a patient, who often has several health problems, such as older adults. 39. What can we do to decrease polypharmacy in older adults? Correct answer- - take a detail medication reconciliation, ask questions in a therapeutic manner, and identify all prescriptions, OTC, vitamins, supplements and herbals the patient takes. 40. -help the patient create an individualized dosing plan and discard any medications that could interact or are old 41. -Use easy to open containers, clear and easy instructions along with daily reminders 42. -Involve the family in the plan of care 43. What is garlic used for? Correct answer- To help decrease CV effects, lower TG and LDL cholesterol and raise HDL cholesterol. Reduces BP, suppress platelet aggregation, increase arterial elasticity, and decrease plaque formation, prevent infection and cancer 44. Adverse effects of garlic use? Correct answer- Bad breath, body odor 45. Implications for garlic use: Correct answer- must be raw and not cooked due to enzymes that will be activated to increase results, 1-2 cloves daily, 5 out of 18 common products will have the enzymes in effective quantities 46. Safety and manufacturing standards for supplement productions are: Correct answer- not strict