Question

1. Discuss the various issues involved regarding the safe use of medications by the elderly. What factors should caregivers, medical professionals, and the elderly themselves be aware of concerning both over-the-counter and prescribed medications?
2. Why is it important for physicians to question their patients about their use of herbal and dietary supplements?

Answer 1

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issue regarding medication :

Medication is drug or another form is medicine that is used to treat or prevent diseases.But there is several issue regading the safe use of medication by the elderly which are listed below

1. Some common drugs like anticholinergic , Benadryl etc cause side effects of thinking and balancing problem in aging adults.

2. Sedative and tranqulizer which are often prescribed for sleep and anxiety .this drugs can increase fall risk and provoke confusion.

3. Elder age patient can suffer more severe side effect like uncontrobolle rage , allergic reaction .besides a depression patient might affect of sextual dysfunction due to drugs.

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There are several should keep in mind while prescribed medication

1. Taking time to right provider.it is very vital to find out a provider who values , treatment style , and approch to medication work for the person seeking treatment.

2. 7% people reported that they avoid medication because they were worried about being hospitalized against their will. even they have fear of punshiment wheather it does work or not. So personal autonomy must be provided for selection right medication.

3. Sometime we should provide treatment without medication like several mental Illnes like schzophernia , depression, anxiety may require medication to see imidiate improvement but coupled with therapy , councelling and healthy life style can also play significant role to overcome from this diseases.

step-3 :

it is veryve importants for physician to ask patient about dietry.because many of the disease can born due poor diet and use uneffective herbal.even physician also advised to change diet if it required for health benefits.