Administration of a Medication in the Elderly Can Result in a Much

question 1

Multiple Choice

Administration of a medication in the elderly can result in a much higher dosage than the clinician might intend because

• A)the metabolic rate in the elderly is so high.
• B)the kidneys of the elderly do not work well.
• C)the aged have less water content in the body.
• D)other medications they take might enhance the concentration of another drug.

Understand the concept of replacement planning and its role in HR planning.

Recognize the importance of mentoring and coaching in leader and employee development.

Understand the importance of identifying and developing high-potential employees for leadership roles.

Recognize the benefits and functions of mentorship in an organization.

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Definitions:

Potentiation

The enhancement of a conditioned response (CR) to a nonsalient stimulus when a salient stimulus is also paired with the unconditioned stimulus (UCS).

Acquisition of Extinction

The process in conditioning when the conditioned response is reduced and eventually disappears as the conditioned stimulus is no longer paired with the unconditioned stimulus.

SOP

Standard Operating Procedure; a set of step-by-step instructions compiled by an organization to help workers carry out complex routine operations.

Mackintosh's Attentional Theory

A theory proposing that the allocation of attention during learning is influenced by the predictability of stimuli, affecting conditioning strength.