ELDERLY...PROMOTING ADHERENCE

Question 0

Reasons for unintentional nonadherence include ______________.

Answer 0

forgetfulness, 
side effects, 
low income, 
complex regimens, 
and failure to comprehend instructions.

Question 1

• Nonadherence is common among the ______.

Answer 1

Elderly

Question 2

forgetfulness, side effects, low income, complex regimens, and failure to comprehend instructions.

Answer 2

Reasons for non adherence in the elderly.

Question 3

Most cases (75%) of nonadherence among the elderly are _____.

Answer 3

Intentional

Question 4

Reasons for non-adherence in the elderly are:

Answer 4

expense,
side effects,
and the patient’s conviction that the drug is unnecessary
or the dosage too high.

Question 5

expense,
side effects,
and the patient’s conviction that the drug is unnecessary
or the dosage too high.

Answer 5

Reasons for non adherence in the elderly…..