Health Medical Homework Help. CHE 325 SNHU Aging and Wellness Polypharmacy Discussion
- 4-2 Journal: Polypharmacy and AddictionAssignment
After completing the Module Four readings, compose and submit your journal assignment. Select only one of the topics (either A or B) listed below. Then, reflect on and answer the subsequent questions.
(A) Polypharmacy
- What does polypharmacy mean? Begin by defining this term, and providing one example.
- What factors might complicate polypharmacy among older adults? Discuss one potential solution or polypharmacy prevention tool as related to the factors your provided.
- Consider your own experiences: hypothetically, if asked by a health professional about your medications, would you consider occasional acetaminophen (Tylenol), ibuprofen (Motrin), or a daily vitamin in providing an answer? Why or why not?
- Lastly, reflect on why you chose option A (polypharmacy) as opposed to option B (addiction).
– OR -(B) Addiction
- What are some common addictions among older adults and why is addiction a problem among older adults?
- Addiction is often untreated among older adults; friends, family, and even health professionals may approach an older adult’s addiction from a perspective of, “They’re old—they have earned it,” or “Let them enjoy (cigarettes, alcohol, etc.).” Why might this be? What is problematic about this perspective?
- What is one way to combat or treat addiction among older adults?
- Lastly, reflect on why you chose option B (addiction) as opposed to option A (polypharmacy).
To successfully complete this assignment, view the Journal Guidelines and Rubric PDF document.
