Which of the following medications does not have diarrhea as a possible side effect?
a. Narcotic analgesics
b. Antibiotics
c. Diuretics
d. Iron
Question 2Teaching of a patient with peripheral vascular disease (PVD) should include
a. Uncrossing legs, avoiding temperature ex-tremes, using cotton socks
b. Keeping legs dependent, avoiding temperature extremes, and avoiding constricting clothing
c. Avoiding constricting clothing, avoiding infection, having one glass of red wine per day
d. Applying salve with gauze and tape to open areas, having one glass of red wine per day, avoiding temperature extremes
Question 3Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is a medication that is commonly used by older adults. What is a serious potential side effect of acetaminophen?
a. Decreased nutrient absorption in the bowel
b. Chronic diarrhea
c. Liver damage
d. Fecal impaction
Question 4Of the following individuals, who is at a higher risk for hypertension?
a. White woman, age 70, height 5 feet 1 inch, weight 130 lb
b. White man, age 55, height 6 feet, weight 210 lb
c. African-American man, age 70, height 6 feet, weight 250 lb
d. African-American man, age 72, height 6 feet 2 inches, weight 190 lb
Question 5The technique used to check for postural hypertension is
a. BP and pulse after 5 to 10 minutes of rest in a flat position, then within 1 minute of sitting and again after 1 minute of standing
b. BP and respirations after 20 minutes of rest in a flat position, then with 5 minutes of sitting and again 5 minutes after standing
c. BP and pulse while lying, sitting, and standing with no rest period
d. BP and respirations lying, sitting, and stand-ing at 5-minute intervals
Question 6Which of the following classifications of medications is most likely to cause gastric ulcers?
a. Anti-inflammatory medications
b. Analgesics
c. Antihypertensives
d. Diuretics
Question 7Common causes of congestive heart failure (CHF) in an older adult would not include
a. Thyroid disease
b. Anemia
c. Diabetes
d. Heart valve calcification
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