Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780134580999
Author: Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Publisher: PEARSON
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Match the following medications with the reason they may be considered inappropriate for adults over 65 years of age.

 

 


 

Decongestants

 
 
 

Breast and endometrial cancer

   

Benzodiazepines

 
 

Increased blood pressure

   

Alpha-blockers

 
 

May lower seizure threshold

   

Estrogens

 
 

Cognitive impairment, fall risks

   

Some PPIs and H2 blockers

 
 

Toxicity due to renal clearance

   

Antipsychotics

 
 

Orthostatic hypotension, tachycardia

   

NSAIDs

 
 

Multiple drug interactions, decreases absorption of other medications

   

Cardiac glycosides (digoxin)

 
 

GI bleeding, increased cardiovascular risks

 
 

 

 

 

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