Pharmacological Aspects of Nursing Care 8Th Edition By Broyles Reiss Evans
Pharmacological Aspects of Nursing Care 8Th Edition By Broyles Reiss Evans
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CHAPTER 6: DRUG THERAPY FOR GERIATRIC CLIENTS
Complete Chapter Questions With Answers
Sample Questions Are Posted Below
MULTIPLE CHOICE
| a. | increased hydrochloric acid secretion in the stomach. |
| b. | shorter gastric emptying time. |
| c. | slower intestinal movement. |
| d. | greater gastric and intestinal blood flow. |
ANS: C
| Feedback | |
| A | Incorrect: Hydrochloric acid production is decreased. |
| B | Incorrect: Gastric emptying time is increased. |
| C | Correct: Due to decreased muscle tone, intestinal movements (peristalsis) slows. |
| D | Incorrect: There is decreased gastric and intestinal blood flow. |
PTS: 1 REF: p. 133 OBJ: Cognitive Level: Comprehension
| a. | administer liquid dosage forms. |
| b. | administer sustained-release dosage forms. |
| c. | administer drugs in a suppository dosage form. |
| d. | use capsule instead of tablet dosage forms. |
ANS: A
| Feedback | |
| A | Correct: Liquid dosage forms absorb better in the GI tract considering all the factors influencing drug absorption in the older adult. |
| B | Incorrect: Altered GI absorption negatively affects timed-released medication. |
| C | Incorrect: Loss of muscle tone and intestinal villi decreases the absorption of rectal medications. |
| D | Incorrect: Tablets and capsules absorption is similar. |
PTS: 1 REF: p. 133 | p. 137, Safe Nursing Practice 6-3
OBJ: Cognitive Level: Application
| a. | consumption of high fiber foods |
| b. | use of stimulant laxatives |
| c. | reduction in the absorptive area in the GI tract |
| d. | increased fluid consumption by the elderly |
ANS: D
| Feedback | |
| A | Incorrect: High fiber foods can reduce the absorption of certain drugs. |
| B | Incorrect: The use of stimulant laxatives can reduce the absorption of medications. |
| C | Incorrect: This will diminish gastrointestinal absorption. |
| D | Correct: Increased fluid consumption would improve blood supply and thus increase drug distribution not absorption. |
PTS: 1 REF: p. 133 OBJ: Cognitive Level: Comprehension
| a. | increase in water content of the body |
| b. | loss of muscle tissue |
| c. | loss of fat as a proportion of total body mass |
| d. | increased protein binding of drugs |
ANS: B
| Feedback | |
| A | Incorrect: There is a decrease in water content in the body. |
| B | Correct: There is an age-related reduction in muscle tissue because of atrophy. |
| C | Incorrect: Fatty tissue increases with age. |
| D | Incorrect: There is a decreased protein-binding capacity with age. |
PTS: 1 REF: p. 133 OBJ: Cognitive Level: Comprehension
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