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Ch 32 Aging

Drug Therapy for Aging Patients

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In the US about _____ of persons 65+ take Rx and OTC drugs. two thirds
Most commonly, nursing home residents take what medications? antipsychotics, sedative-hypnotics are most common
Nursing home residents also take which 5 meds? diuretics, antihypertensives, analgesics, cardiac drugs, and antibiotics
Why are men more susceptible to prostatic hypertrophy? Anatomic changes involving the lower urinary tract
Why is constipation common? Alterations of motiliity in the large intestine
Primary aging may be responsible for decreased _________________, which is equal to approx ___% of the cardiac output or __% of the total circulating blood hepatic blood flow; 25%, 30%
Common 3 disorders in the elderly multiple disorders, accidental hypothermia, urinary incontinence
Most common cause of death due to aging ischemic heart disease
The three main groups of drugs used to treat angina pectoris. Beta blockers, Calcium channel blockers, nitrates
Acute myocardial infarction is painless in approx ___% of persons 70+ 50%
After AMI, what medication is shown to significantly reduce mortality, reinfarction, and stroke rate? How is it best taken? Aspirin, with the combination of thrombolytic agents for additional benefits.
Osteoporosis is a major risk factor for __________________ and _______________. vertebral compression fractures, hip fractures
2 medications and 2 vitamins for osteoporosis. alendronate (Fosamax) and calcitonin; calcium and vitamin D
What does drug therapy do for osteoporosis? Arrests it, does not cure it.
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