ATI LPN
ATI PN Custom Pharmacology Questions
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Which factor associated with aging increases the risk of gastric irritation from nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) in older adults?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Delayed gastric emptying. As individuals age, gastric motility decreases, leading to delayed gastric emptying. This delay in emptying the stomach can result in a longer exposure of the stomach lining to NSAIDs, increasing the risk of gastric irritation. Option A, decreased splanchnic blood flow, may impact drug absorption but is not directly related to gastric irritation. Option B, prolonged secretion of gastric acid, may exacerbate existing conditions but is not the primary factor increasing the risk of gastric irritation from NSAIDs in older adults. Option D, loss of cells from the gastric plexus, does not directly impact gastric emptying and is not the main factor contributing to increased risk of gastric irritation in this scenario.
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