Older adult patients often see several doctors who prescribe what is needed in a patient's particular case. Multiple doctors and multiple drugs can lead to serious drug ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


interactions

Drug interactions may occur when older patients are prescribed drugs by several doctors.

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a. Diarrhea and vomiting b. Muscle cramps and weakness c. Edema d. Yellowish orange skin color

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If a verbal or phone order is necessary in an emergency, the order:

a. must be taken by an RN or LPN. b. must be repeated verbatim to confirm accuracy. c. documented as a written order. d. does not need further verification by the provider.

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All of the following are among the three biggest mHealth challenges identified by experts in the U.S. except:

a. data privacy risks and legal risks. b. making poor health decisions. c. interoperability. d. people misinterpreting their own data.

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The priority nursing intervention when admitting a pregnant client who has experienced a bleeding episode in late pregnancy is to:

a. monitor uterine contractions. b. assess fetal heart rate and maternal vital signs. c. place clean disposable pads to collect any drainage. d. perform a venipuncture for hemoglobin and hematocrit levels.

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