Chapter 5 Pharm Final Review

What age range defines an adult according to the document?

• 19 to 64 years

• 18 to 65 years

• 20 to 60 years

• 21 to 63 years

What is the term for the use of several drugs during the same period?

• Monotherapy

• Polypharmacy

• Pharmacodynamics

• Pharmacokinetics

Which of the following is a common age-related condition mentioned in the document?

• Asthma

• Pulmonary insufficiency

• Migraine

• Hypertension

What does the risk to benefit ratio refer to in the context of medication?

• The cost of medication versus its effectiveness

• The adverse effects of medications in relation to desired effects

• The time taken for medication to work versus its side effects

• The dosage of medication versus its potency

At what age is a person considered an older adult according to the document?

• 60 years or older

• 65 years or older

• 70 years or older

• 75 years or older

What is polypharmacy in older adults defined as?

• The use of a single medication

• The use of multiple medications

• The use of herbal supplements

• The use of alternative therapies

According to the Lau et al. (2010–2019) study, which condition was found in adults 80+?

• Type 2 diabetes

• Nonvalvular atrial fibrillation

• Non–small cell lung cancer

• Hypertension

What must nurses closely monitor in older adults according to the nursing implications?

• Diet and exercise routines

• Reactions to medications

• Sleep patterns

• Social interactions

What is the study of drug actions on target cells and resulting biochemical changes called?

• Pharmacokinetics

• Pharmacodynamics

• Pharmacogenomics

• Pharmacotherapy

How do age-related physiologic changes in older adults affect drug actions?

• They enhance drug effectiveness.

• They have no impact on drug actions.

• They can alter how drugs act.

• They make drugs act faster.