Mr. Stephens is 82 years old and on medication for hypertension, arrhythmias, and glaucoma. In addition, he takes over-the-counter medications for allergy symptoms and pain relief. Recently, Mr
Stephens has had difficulty sleeping and has 1 to 2 glasses of wine nightly to help him relax. Mr. Stephens has the potential for
a. Increased falls
b. A toxic or lethal drug interaction
c. Increased depression
d. All of the above
D
Combining alcohol, over-the-counter medications, and prescription drugs can lead to an exacerbation of depression, an increase in falls secondary to impairment, and a toxic or lethal drug reaction. Mr. Stephens needs education to learn relaxation techniques that do not include alcohol and to manage his many medication issues safely.
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