When is your final exam for this class?

What are some actions you can do to prevent ageism? Select all that apply. 

The nurse is assessing a 82 year old patient’s ability to complete tasks independently. Select what tasks are activities of daily living (ADL’s) based on the patient’s following statements. Select all that apply. 

Which of the following is true regarding STOPP/START criteria for prescribing medications? Select all that apply.

The nurse practitioner is assessing an older adult and determines the patient is frail.  How does the nurse determine this? 

Which medication is associated with significant side effects in the elderly? 

The nurse practitioner is aware that older adults may experience cardiovascular pathophysiologic changes as they age including: Select all that apply. 

As the PCP for patients with chronic illness what should you consider and/or provide for this patient population to perhaps improve their quality of life?   Name at least two:

The nurse practitioner has conducted a thorough health assessment for Mr. York, who is 83 years old. As the nurse practitioner synthesizes the information and creates the discharge instructions, consideration must be given to which of the following? Select all that apply.

Which of the following is most affected by pharmacokinetic change?