Principles of Pharmacology - Chapter 5

People less that 65 years old are the largest health care consumer group.

• True

• False

Thiazide diuretics are the most effective treatment of hypertension in older adults.

• True

• False

Water-soluble drugs such as antibiotics are distributed in smaller volumes due to the decrease in total body fluid volume.

• True

• False

In drugs with a longer half-life, doses should be decreased.

• True

• False

The treatment of chronic illnesses and associated comorbidities results in (a)   .

In 1997, the (a)   was developed as a way to identify potentially inappropriate medications used by the older adult.

Decreased circulation means that (a)   medications are slowly absorbed.

Age related changes to the liver affects drug (a)   .

One key to increased medication adherence is (a)   the client regarding administration and adverse effects.