ANP 650 Week 13 Discussion

W13 DQ ANP 650

Q-1

Topic will be given later, Discuss a chronic mental health condition in the geriatric population and include the risk of addiction and dependency related to patient safety, psychosocial implications, and wellness including addictive substances.

Q-2

Mr. Pomeroy has been taking Avandia, Lasix, Lipitor, metformin, lisinopril, atenolol, glyburide, and a baby aspirin for many years. He is now suffering from advanced dementia and is taking Aricept and Namenda. What considerations would weigh heavily on the decision to continue these multiple medications (polypharmacy) in light of this change in his health status? Discuss strategies that can be utilized to minimize nonadherence.