Which of the following can occur in the older adult as a result of the uneven distribution that occurs with aging?
A. tolerance
B. synergism
C. abnormal drug reactions
D. cumulative effect
Answer: C
You might also like to view...
A nurse is assessing a pregnant woman who says she drinks 5 to 7 alcoholic drinks per week. What action by the nurse is best?
A. Advise the woman to decrease her drinking to 3 to 4 drinks per week. B. Explain that during pregnancy, alcohol in any amount can harm the fetus. C. Teach her that for women, the safe alcohol limit is 1 drink in an hour. D. Tell the woman to substitute caffeinated beverages for the alcohol.
The nurse is caring for a patient who is taking a calcium-channel blocker. What adverse effects would the nurse caution this patient about?
A) Hypertension and tachycardia B) Headache and dizziness C) Itching and rash D) Nausea and diarrhea
An elderly client complains to the nurse that he experiences constipation. The nurse should suggest that he consume extra:
A) milk products. B) eggs. C) carrots. D) tomatoes.
The Patient Care Partnership booklet is
A) given to patients only if requested. B) provided to all patients upon hospital admission. C) given to clients who are receiving care in the home. D) not a legally binding document.