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Pharmacological Considerations in Gerontology - A Patient-Centered Guide for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses and Related Health Professions (Paperback)
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Pharmacological Considerations in Gerontology - A Patient-Centered Guide for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses and Related Health Professions (Paperback)
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Underscores the complexity of prescribing drugs for older adults
while providing state-of-the-art guidelines for safe patient
care.An evidence-based, quick-access reference for adult
gerontology nurse practitioners and related health care providers,
this text describes a holistic, patient-centered approach to
prescribing drugs to older adults. Comprehensive yet concise
writing distills timely guidance on the complexities of safely
prescribing to this unique population. This book opens with
physiologic changes and assessment considerations for older adults,
followed by a discussion of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics,
then a final section on guidelines for drug selection, drug
interactions, and multimorbidities. Each chapter presents
information in a consistent, easy-to-read template. Patient Care
Pearls alert readers to crucial information and relevant case
studies with examples of inappropriate medical prescribing provide
context for drug delivery. Key points and chapter summaries help
reinforce information. Additional features include the provision of
guidelines for psychotropic medications in LTC facilities, special
considerations for frail older adults, and the role of pharmacists
as a resource for other practitioners. Key Features:
Decision-making guidance on prescribing practices in varied
settings Discusses in depth physiological considerations including
multimorbidity and poly pharmacy Presents Beer's Criteria and its
implications Guidelines for psychotropic medications in LTC
facilities Special considerations for frail older adults Patient
care pearls, case studies, key points, and chapter summaries
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