BSN 425 (2) Questions with CORRECT Answers
Question:
Which of the following is an incorrect statement about antipsychotic drug use in
older patients?
Answer:
b. may be used to treat agitation in nonpsychotic patients
Question:
For older patients with insomnia, which of the following measures should be tried
first?
Answer:
d. investigation into the causes of insomnia
Question:
You, as a nurse, have been working with an older, male, adult client who is
starting a new medication. Over the last 2-3 days, you notice that he has become
confused and lethargic, more so than in the past. What do you suspect he is
experiencing?
Answer:
b. adverse drug reaction (ADR)
Question:
The Beers Criteria is an effective tool for health care professionals prescribing
and/or managing the medication therapy of older adults since it identifies
medications that have what possible outcome?
Answer:
b. higher than usual risk for injury.
Question:
What factors affect the pharmacokinetics of lipophilic medications in older
adults?
Answer:
greater adipose tissue ratio to body mass
Question:
Which of the following is an incorrect statement about antipsychotic drug use in
older patients?
Answer:
b. may be used to treat agitation in nonpsychotic patients
Question:
For older patients with insomnia, which of the following measures should be tried
first?
Answer:
d. investigation into the causes of insomnia
Question:
You, as a nurse, have been working with an older, male, adult client who is
starting a new medication. Over the last 2-3 days, you notice that he has become
confused and lethargic, more so than in the past. What do you suspect he is
experiencing?
Answer:
b. adverse drug reaction (ADR)
Question:
The Beers Criteria is an effective tool for health care professionals prescribing
and/or managing the medication therapy of older adults since it identifies
medications that have what possible outcome?
Answer:
b. higher than usual risk for injury.
Question:
What factors affect the pharmacokinetics of lipophilic medications in older
adults?
Answer:
greater adipose tissue ratio to body mass
