Which is not on the list of drugs considered unsuitable for the older adult?
a. Indomethacin (Indocin)
b. Reserpine (Reserpine)
c. Chlorpheniramine (Chlor-Trimeton)
d. Venlafaxine (Effexor)
D
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A Incorrect. Indomethacin is unsuitable for an older adult because it produces the most central nervous system effects of all nonsteroidal antiinflammatory agents.
B Incorrect. Reserpine is unsuitable for an older adult because it poses a risk of depression, sedation, and orthostatic hypotension.
C Incorrect. Chlorpheniramine and similar antihistamines are unsuitable for an older adult because of their anticholinergic properties.
D Correct. Venlafaxine, a nonselective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, is a safe anti-depressant for an older adult that is also less likely to cause sexual dysfunction than other NSSRIs.
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