Which of the following clients is most likely to face an increased risk of falls due to his or her medication regimen?
A) A female client age 77 years who has received a benzodiazepine to minimize her anxiety
B) A male client age 79 years whose recent high blood pressure has required a PRN dose of an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor
C) A woman age 81 years who has required a blood transfusion to treat a gastrointestinal bleed
D) A man 90 years of age whose venous ulcer has required the administration of intravenous antibiotics
Ans: A
While all drugs carry some risk of adverse effects, the use of benzodiazepines and antiepileptics are more predicative of falls than are other drug families.
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