Medications in the Elderly
Are-related decline in this organ’s function affects metabolism of many drugs.
What is the liver?
This infection of the hair follicles presents as a painful nodule with a central core.
What is a furuncle (boil)?
The most effective way to prevent infection transmission to immunosuppressed patients.
What is hand hygiene?
The risk of falls is increased with this common condition that can result from the effects of aging on the heart.
What is orthstatic hypotension?
This measures how actively HIV is replicating in the body.
What is viral load?
Simultaneously taking five or more medications.
What is polypharmacy?
This bacterial infection presents as honey-colored crusts, most commonly in children.
What is impetigo?
These need to be avoided due to the inability to create a strong enough immune response to achieve therapeutic effects.
What are live virus vaccines?
This endocrine disorder that occurs due to a decrease in estrogen production due to aging is a major risk factor for fractures.
What is osteoporosis?
This lab indicates that HIV has progressed to AIDS.
What is CD4 count less than 200?
This pharmacokinetic process decreases with age, increasing the risk of toxicity for water-soluble drugs.
What is reduced renal elimination?
This infection, that involves the dermis and subcutaneous tissues, can lead to necrotizing fasciitis or sepsis if untreated.
What is cellulitis?
This lab test assesses the risk of infection related to the levels of infection-fighting WBCs.
What is absolute neutrophil count (ANC)?
Removing rugs and installing grab bars are examples of this type of fall prevention.
What are environmental modifications?
This combination drug therapy is considered the standard of care for HIV and works to decrease viral load, increase CD4 count, and decrease incidence of drug resistance.
What is highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART)?
Lipophilic drugs such as benzodiazepines have prolonged half-lives in elderly due to an increase in this.
What is body fat?
Warts are a result of this infection.
What is HPV?
These abnormal vitals are typically the first indicators of sepsis in immunocompromised patients.
What are fever/hypothermia and tachycardia?
These two supplements reduce the risk of fractures in older adults.
What are calcium and vitamin D?
This fungal infection is the most common opportunistic infection associated with HIV/AIDS and is characterized by flu-like symptoms, SOB, angina, and cyanosis.
What is pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia?
This body composition change increases serum levels of drugs like digoxin.
What is decreased muscle mass and body water?
This contagious mite causes intense nighttime itching and burrows into thin areas of the skin.
What are scabies?
Immunocompromised patients should be educated to avoid raw foods or foods that are unable to be washed thoroughly due to the risk of potential exposure to these.
What are mold and bacteria?
Polypharmacy increases the risk of falls the most when medications affect this body system.
What is the central nervous system (CNS)?
This blood test detects antibodies the body makes in response to HIV and is over 99% accurate.
What is Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)?