Pharmacology: Drug Therapy Across the Lifespan: Anti-Infective Agents: Older Adults:

Older patients often do not present with ??? that are seen in younger people.

??? are important to determine the type and extent of many infections.

The older patient is susceptible to severe:... and must be monitored for?

Anti-infectives that adversely affect the liver (part of the GI) and kidneys must be used with caution in older patients, who may have?

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Drug Therapy Across the Lifespan: Anti-Infective Agents: Older Adults:

Older patients often do not present with ??? that are seen in younger people.

??? are important to determine the type and extent of many infections.

The older patient is susceptible to severe:... and must be monitored for?

Anti-infectives that adversely affect the liver (part of the GI) and kidneys must be used with caution in older patients, who may have?

James Marion Endrina Entice · Accepted Answer

the same signs and symptoms of infection;

Culture and sensitivity;

...severe adverse GI, renal, and neurological effects and must be monitored for nutritional status and hydration during drug therapy.;

decreased organ function

The same signs and symptoms of infection; Culture and sensitivity; ...severe adverse GI, renal, and neurological effects and must be monitored for nutritional status and hydration during drug therapy.; decreased organ function