ATI LPN
Study Guide for Fundamentals of Nursing Care: Concepts, Connections & Skills
Chapter 32 : Care of Elderly Patients Questions
Question 1 of 5
Polypharmacy refers to the ingestion of many different medications.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Polypharmacy involves the use of multiple medications, often increasing risks in older adults.
Question 2 of 5
One reason polypharmacy occurs is because an older individual has several different health-care providers prescribing medications for him or her and each is unaware of what the other has prescribed.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lack of coordination among providers contributes to polypharmacy, increasing drug interaction risks.
Question 3 of 5
Polypharmacy greatly increases the risk for drug interactions.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Multiple medications heighten the likelihood of adverse drug interactions.
Question 4 of 5
Patients' lack of knowledge about the medications they take is a factor in polypharmacy.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Poor understanding of medications can lead to misuse or duplication, contributing to polypharmacy.
Question 5 of 5
As a nurse, you can review each medication to assess for its purpose and for overlap among drugs.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Nurses play a key role in medication reconciliation to prevent polypharmacy and ensure safe use.