Question

1. what term describes taking multiple medications?

polympharmacy
reaction
interaction
anaphylaxis

1. which example best describes an adverse drug event?

missing or skipping a drug dose
harm or injury was caused by using a drug
giving a drug at the wrong time of day
drug becomes less effective due to another drug

1. what

ight\ of medication administration ensures that staff is aware of a persons allergies?
right drug interactions
right education
right history
right to refuse

1. how many times should you compare each medication with the medication administration record?

one
two
three
four

1. what is the best way to increase understanding when providing information verbally to older adults?

memorize the information
use one method

Explanation:

1. Polypharmacy refers to the use of multiple medications.
2. An adverse drug event is harm or injury caused by a drug.
3. Knowing the right history helps staff be aware of allergies.
4. Medications should be compared three - times with the administration record for safety.
5. Using one method can help increase understanding when providing verbal information to older adults.

Answer:

1. Polypharmacy
2. Harm or injury was caused by using a drug
3. Right history
4. Three
5. Use one method