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Pharmacological Considerations in Gerontology

- A Patient-Centered Guide for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses and Related Health Professions
Af: Megan Hebdon, Abimbola Farinde Engelsk Paperback

Pharmacological Considerations in Gerontology

- A Patient-Centered Guide for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses and Related Health Professions
Af: Megan Hebdon, Abimbola Farinde Engelsk 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 healthcare 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 polypharmacy
  • 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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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 healthcare 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 polypharmacy
  • 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
Produktdetaljer
Sprog: Engelsk
Sider: 334
ISBN-13: 9780826127693
Indbinding: Paperback
Udgave:
ISBN-10: 082612769X
Udg. Dato: 4 dec 2019
Længde: 20mm
Bredde: 229mm
Højde: 151mm
Forlag: Springer Publishing Co Inc
Oplagsdato: 4 dec 2019
Forfatter(e) Megan Hebdon, Abimbola Farinde


Kategori Geriatrisk sygepleje


ISBN-13 9780826127693


Sprog Engelsk


Indbinding Paperback


Sider 334


Udgave


Længde 20mm


Bredde 229mm


Højde 151mm


Udg. Dato 4 dec 2019


Oplagsdato 4 dec 2019


Forlag Springer Publishing Co Inc

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