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| Liver size and blood flow decreases with age by __ to ___% | 17-46
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| The CYP system metabolizes over ______ of all drugs? | half
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| Why are older adults at higher risk for CYP450-related drug interactions and adverse effects? | because of polypharmacy
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| The CYP3A4 isozyme decline by approximately ___% annualy. | 8
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| Why is the decline of the CYP3A4 isozyme clinically relevant? | Because more than 50% of drugs metabolized by the CYP system require the CYP3A4 isozyme.
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| Renal function declines by __ to __% with age. | 35-50
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| Creatinine clearance in older adults id a good measure for what? | glomerular filtration rate
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| T or F. For older adults lower doses of opioids are recommended. | True
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| Acetaminophen increases hepatic toxicity if the total amount exceeds_________. | 4 grams in 24 hours
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| Antihistamines, antipsychotics, antidepressants, antihypertensives, anticonvulsants, and opiods are considered to be _____ depressants. | CNS
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| What is the most common hypnotic used by older adults? | benzodiazepine
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| Acutely benzodiazepines can cause what? | anterograde amnesia, delirium, paradoxical agitation
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| Chronic use of benzodiazapine can result in what? | falls and resultant fractures
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| the most prevalent form of drug induced osteoporosis is caused by which drug? | glucocorticoids
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| The elderly make up ___% of the population yet consume ____ of prescription meds and over _____ of OTC meds. | 12, one third, half
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| In elderly patients, are the effects of drugs longer or shorter in duration and why? | longer due to the decrease in hepatic and renal function
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| In elderly patients, are the effects of drugs more or less dramatic? | more
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