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Nutrition and Medication Use

Nutrition

Medication use and the elderly

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2682454/

http://www.bemedwise.org/medication-safety/medication-therapy-management-for-seniors

1. What are some of the possible causes of poor nutrition? Give at least 4 causes and a short description of each.
2. Discuss at least 5 ways someone can ensure that an elderly person is getting proper nutrition
3. Give 5 interesting facts about seniors and medication use.
4. What are some reasons for non-compliance among seniors in relation to medications?
5. What does adverse drug reaction mean? What are some of the causes for adverse drug reactions?