Match the following medications with the reason they may be considered inappropriate for adults over 65 years of age. Decongestants Breast and endometrial cancer Benzodiazepines Increased blood pressure Alpha-blockers May lower seizure threshold Estrogens Cognitive impairment, fall risks Some PPIs and H2 blockers Toxicity due to renal clearance Antipsychotics Orthostatic hypotension, tachycardia NSAIDs Multiple drug interactions, decreases absorption of other medications Cardiac glycosides (digoxin) GI bleeding, increased cardiovascular risks

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Match the following medications with the reason they may be considered inappropriate for adults over 65 years of age.

Decongestants		Breast and endometrial cancer

Benzodiazepines	Increased blood pressure

Alpha-blockers	May lower seizure threshold

Estrogens	Cognitive impairment, fall risks

Some PPIs and H2 blockers	Toxicity due to renal clearance

Antipsychotics	Orthostatic hypotension, tachycardia

NSAIDs	Multiple drug interactions, decreases absorption of other medications

Cardiac glycosides (digoxin)	GI bleeding, increased cardiovascular risks

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