2021 Nevada Nurses Association Yearbook
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Authored by: Tracey Long PhD, MS, MSN, RN, APRN-BC, CDE, CNE, CHUC, COI, CCRN<br />
NNA Course #001 Polypharmacy Problems and Solutions<br />
Section 1: The Problems of Polypharmacy<br />
Section 2: Adverse Effects of Overmedication<br />
Risks Overview<br />
Risk for Falls<br />
Section 3: Pharmacokinetics<br />
Absorption<br />
Distribution<br />
Metabolism<br />
Excretion<br />
Other Factors<br />
Section 4: Screening Strategies<br />
Beers Criteria<br />
STOPP/START<br />
The ARMOR Tool<br />
Section 5: Improving Medication Management<br />
Reducing Inappropriate Prescribing<br />
Decreasing Polypharmacy<br />
Avoiding Adverse Events and Reactions<br />
Section 6: Implications for Healthcare Professionals<br />
Section 7: Resources and References<br />
Section 8: Post-Test<br />
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