Asked by Jeannine Daley on Sep 24, 2024
Verified
An older adult patient brings a bag of medication to the clinic. The nurse finds one bottle labeled "Ativan" and one labeled "lorazepam," and both are labeled "Take two times daily." Bottles of hydrochlorothiazide, Inderal, and rofecoxib, each labeled "Take one daily," are also included. Which conclusion is accurate?
A) Rofecoxib should not be taken with Ativan.
B) The patient's blood pressure is likely to be very high.
C) This patient should not self-administer any medication.
D) Lorazepam and Ativan are the same drug; consequently, the dose is excessive.
Lorazepam
A medication belonging to the benzodiazepine class used to treat anxiety disorders, insomnia, and seizures.
Hydrochlorothiazide
A diuretic medication commonly used to treat high blood pressure and swelling due to fluid build-up, by helping the kidneys eliminate excess salt and water.
Rofecoxib
A type of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that was used to treat pain and inflammation but was withdrawn from the market due to safety concerns.
- Identify and prevent potential medication errors and overmedication in elderly patients.
Verified Answer
Learning Objectives
- Identify and prevent potential medication errors and overmedication in elderly patients.
Related questions
The Highest Priority for Assessment by Nurses Caring for Older ...
A 78-Year-Old Nursing Home Resident Diagnosed with Hypertension and Cardiac ...
Recognizing the Risk for Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) Among Older ...
A Health Care Provider Decided That the Emotional Distress in ...
An Older Patient Reports Drinking a Six-Pack of Beer Daily ...