Why does the nurse frequently assess an older adult who is on a psychotropic drug?
a. Older adults are less active.
b. The older adult has fewer cognitive capabilities.
c. Brain receptors have become hypersensitive.
d. Receptor sites have lower perfusion.
ANS: C
Brain receptors in the older adult become hypersensitive as age increases, resulting in an exaggerated response to pharmacologic therapy.
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