self administration of drugs Flashcards
1
Q
why might there be an issue wit older adults and self administration of drug
A
Forgetting to take
drug
Poor communication
with providers
Taking
complementary or
integrative therapies
Avoid taking drugs
2
Q
why might older adults forget to take their medications
A
forgetting due to daily activities or take them too often because they cannot remember if or when they took the medication
3
Q
why might poor communication inhibit an older adult from taking their medication
A
poor explanations that aren’t understood due to limit in education; language barriers, or difficulty with hearing and vision)
