The nurse is providing education to a group of geriatric nurses regarding drug therapy in the elderly. Which response by a member of the group demonstrates a need for further teaching?
a. Elderly persons take 31% of the nation's prescribed drugs.
b. Elderly persons experience more adverse drug reactions.
c. Elderly persons are more sensitive to drugs than younger adults.
d. Elderly persons have a greater tolerance to medications than younger adults.
ANS: D
Elderly persons do not have a greater tolerance to medication than younger adults; this statement is indicative of a need for further education.
Elderly persons do take 31% of the nation's prescribed drugs; this statement indicates that no further education is required.
Elderly persons do experience more adverse drug reactions; this statement indicates that no further education is required.
Elderly persons are more sensitive to drugs than younger adults; thus this statement indicates that no further education is required.
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