Challenges of Psychopharmacology in the Geriatric Patient
- Speaker:
- Eric Christianson, PharmD, BCGP, BCPS
- Duration:
- 1 Hour 01 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Copyright:
-
Apr 18, 2024
- Product Code:
- POS078777
- Media Type:
- Digital Seminar
Description
Explore the challenges of psychopharmacology in older adults, especially the unique challenges posed by dementia related behaviors. A review of pharmacological recommendations, medication interactions, and contraindications that you need to know to prescribe to this vulnerable population.
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Handouts/Brochure
| File type | File name | Number of pages | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual - Challenges of Psychopharmacology in the Geriatric Patient (649.1 KB) | 35 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Speaker
Eric Christianson, PharmD, BCGP, BCPS Related seminars and products
Eric Christianson, PharmD, BCGP, BCPS, is a PharmD, board-certified in geriatrics and pharmacotherapy, an Amazon best-selling author, podcaster, and national speaker. Author of Meded101 Guide to Nursing Pharmacology, Perils of Polypharmacy, and Meded101 Guide to Drug Food Interactions, he is well known for his expertise in passion. Eric found his calling in geriatrics and medication management, and for years has worked as a consultant pharmacist for long-term care and assisted living facilities as well as working with patients and families doing medication therapy management. Eric has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, American Journal of Nursing, National Association Directors of Nursing, Pharmacy Times, and Pharmacy Today. Eric’s goal is to teach as many individuals as possible about the safe, economical, and appropriate use of medications!
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Eric Christianson is the founder, administrator, and author of Med Ed 101, Inc. and receives royalties as a published author. He is the host of Real Life Pharmacology podcast. Eric Christianson receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Eric Christianson has no relevant non-financial relationships.
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Objectives
- Identify the different types of dementia and related behaviors.
- Determine which psychiatric conditions may be drug induced in older adults.
- Analyze various considerations in antipsychotic selection in the geriatric patient.
Outline
Cognitive Impairment and Dementia- Types of Dementia
- Dementia Like Causes
- Medications
- Behavior Identification
- Medication Management of Behaviors
- Antipsychotic Selection
- Side Effect Profile, Clinical Considerations
- Clinical Pearls
Target Audience
NursesNurse Practitioners
Physician Assistants
Physicians
Pharmacists
Prescribers
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