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
Correct! 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?
, Biotransformation
Correct! Potentiate
Bioavailability
Iatrogenic
When two or more products of any kind are taken at the same time or closely together (e.g.,
food, another drug) one can potentiate or cause it to have stronger effects when given alone or
antagonize or lower the potency or inactivate the other. Biotransformation is a series of chemical
alterations of a drug that occur in the body. Bioavailability is the amount of a drug that becomes
available to effect changes in the target tissues. Iatrogenic is a result of something that is
performed or administered to a person in the context of providing care.
Question 3 pts
Which of the following is an INCORRECT statement about antipsychotic drug use in older patients?
May increase risk of stroke in patients with dementia
Correct! May be used to treat agitation in nonpsychotic patients
May reduce paranoia but increase confusion
Are not useful for dementia-related behavior problems (eg, wandering, yelling, uncooperativeness)
In nonpsychotic, agitated patients, antipsychotics control symptoms only marginally better than
placebo and can have severe adverse effects
Question 4 pts
For older patients with insomnia, which of the following measures should be tried first?
Short-term benzodiazepines
Short-term nonbenzodiazepine hypnotics
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
Correct! 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?
, Biotransformation
Correct! Potentiate
Bioavailability
Iatrogenic
When two or more products of any kind are taken at the same time or closely together (e.g.,
food, another drug) one can potentiate or cause it to have stronger effects when given alone or
antagonize or lower the potency or inactivate the other. Biotransformation is a series of chemical
alterations of a drug that occur in the body. Bioavailability is the amount of a drug that becomes
available to effect changes in the target tissues. Iatrogenic is a result of something that is
performed or administered to a person in the context of providing care.
Question 3 pts
Which of the following is an INCORRECT statement about antipsychotic drug use in older patients?
May increase risk of stroke in patients with dementia
Correct! May be used to treat agitation in nonpsychotic patients
May reduce paranoia but increase confusion
Are not useful for dementia-related behavior problems (eg, wandering, yelling, uncooperativeness)
In nonpsychotic, agitated patients, antipsychotics control symptoms only marginally better than
placebo and can have severe adverse effects
Question 4 pts
For older patients with insomnia, which of the following measures should be tried first?
Short-term benzodiazepines
Short-term nonbenzodiazepine hypnotics
