Geriatric Pharmacology
Provide Optimal Pharmacotherapy
- Speaker:
- Susann Varano, MD
- Duration:
- 2 Hours 02 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Copyright:
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Sep 29, 2023
- Product Code:
- POS078670
- Media Type:
- Digital Seminar
Description
In the United States those over the age of 85 use a large amount of medical resources including medications. Sequelae from medication usage are common in the elderly and may result in hospitalizations and/or death. This Pharmacy lecture will provide you with the necessary tools to carefully monitor your patients medications and provide optimal pharmacotherapy. We will explore drug/drug and drug/disease scenarios. We will create a plan that will minimize the number of meds one needs to take and maximize the drug's side effect profile to our advantage. We will understand the importance of knowing the BEERS list. Upon completion of these pharmacy lectures you will feel more comfortable with medication management in older adults.
Credit
Handouts/Brochure
| File type | File name | Number of pages | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual - Geriatric Pharmacology (0.99 MB) | 28 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Instructions for ASHA credit - Self-Study Only (64.4 KB) | Available after Purchase |
Speaker
Susann Varano, MD Related seminars and products
Susann Varano, MD, is a Yale University-trained physician who is double board certified in internal medicine and geriatric medicine. Her expertise is sought currently as a geriatric consultant for medically complex residents/patients and as an adjunct professor teaching geriatric coursework to physician assistant students. Additionally, Dr. Varano is the principal investigator at Clinical Research Consulting. As such, she has completed over 200 clinical trials, has presented findings at numerous national/international conferences and her written articles have been featured in US News and World Report.
Dr. Varano has served as geriatrics course director and lecturer for the Yale University School of Medicine Physician Associate Program. Additionally, she was selected to work in the Yale University Hospital Affiliated Program, a position where she would give the prestigious Medical Grand Round Lectures to medical staff as well as community physicians.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Susann Varano is the principal clinical investigator with Clinical Research Consulting, LLC, and a geriatrician consultant with Maplewood Senior Living and Hamden Health and Candlewood Valley Rehabilitation. Dr. Varano receives a consulting fee, speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Susann Varano has no relevant non-financial relationships.
Additional Info
Access for Self-Study (Non-Interactive)Access never expires for this product.
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Objectives
- Define the terms polypharmacy and prescribing/medication cascade.
- Describe the elements of a thorough medication history and reconciliation.
- Identify prescription and over the counter risk of drug interactions.
- Utilize the BEERS criteria to identify potentially inappropriate medications in the older adult.
- Identify common medications that may affect current/future disease states.
Outline
What is polypharmacy?- Who is at risk?
- What are the causes?
- Prescribing Cascade
- The American Geriatric Society Beers Criteria
- What is on the Beers list?
- Drug-drug interactions
- Drug-food/beverage interactions
- How do drug interactions occur?
- Why is it important to check for interaction?
- Do drug interactions occur often?
- Other factors causing drug interactions?
- How do I check for drug interactions?
- What should I do if I find a drug interaction?
Target Audience
- Nurse Practitioners
- Advance Practice Registered Nurses
- Nurses
- Physician Assistants
- Occupational Therapists
- Physical Therapists
- Speech Language Pathologists
- Nursing Home Administrators
- Social Workers
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