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Safety
Medications
Exercise
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Health Literacy
100
What are some examples or devices used to prevent falling in the elderly?
What is gait belt, machine lifts, 1 person assists, 2 person assist, full assist, wheel chair, cane, and walkers.
100
It is important to look at the active ingredients of medication due to a risk of ___?
What is toxicity.
100
What are some health problems exercise helps decrease your risk of developing?
What is HTN, Type 2 Diabetes, Heart Disease, High Cholesterol.
100
A patient is prescribed the drug Warfrin. As a nurse you know that the patient should avoid what?
What is vitamin K.
100
What is one reason elderly are greater risk for low health literacy?
-Visual impairments -Hearing impairment -Cognitive challenges -Low computer literacy
300
What is the most common cause for injury among elderly?
What is a fall.
300
What are two factors that affect absorption of medications in older adults?
What is changes in the digestive system, increase or decrease in weight, slow circulatory system, or slow liver and kidney function.
300
How does exercise benefit the heart?
What is It helps your heart muscles work more efficiently.
300
What classification of medications should the consumer not drink grapefruit juice with?
What is calcium channel blockers.
300
What are 2 ways to improve health literacy in a patient with physiological impairments? (cognitive, visual, & hearing)
Cognitive Impairment -Repeat Essential Information -Focus on Important Information -Emphasize Desired Actions -Use simple terms -Give time for patient to understand Visual Impairment -Use large fonts -Have simple design -Sharp contrast between text and background -Consider using audiotapes and braille -Use magnifier Hearing Impairment -Speak clearly and loudly -Speak slowly -Limit background noise -Optimize face-to-face communication -Have patient use teach back method
500
What is the most common medication error of the elderly, related to taking their medications?
What is forgetting a dose, or overdosing due to forgetting they took their medication.
500
Name 3 options for a patient if budget is too tight to pay for medications.
What is asking about the cost of medication, getting a cheaper generic drug, bring a drug plan "formulary" copy to appointments, ask about a senior citizen discount, buy OTC medicines when on sale, buy bulk if medication is taken for a long time, mail order pharmacies, or assistance programs.
500
What impact does exercise have on your bones?
What is It helps prevent bone loss with regular exercise.
500
What supplement slows the digestion and absorption rate of oral medications?
What is fiber.
500
This teaching method is used to enhance communication between the patient and the health care providers. The health care provider teaches the patient important health information and has the patient repeat the information back in their own words.
What is the teach-back method.