Pharmacological Considerations in Gerontology (eBook)

A Patient-Centered Guide for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses and Related Health Professions

PharmD Abimbola Farinde PhD, DNP PhD RN NP-C Megan Hebdon (Autoren)

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2019
325 Seiten
Springer Publishing Company (Verlag)
978-0-8261-2772-3 (ISBN)

Infos

Underscores the complexity of prescribing drugs for older adults while providing state-of-the-art guidelines for safe patient careAn 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 settingsDiscusses in depth physiological considerations including multimorbidity and polypharmacyPresents Beer's Criteria and its implicationsGuidelines for psychotropic medications in LTC facilitiesSpecial considerations for frail older adultsPatient Care Pearls, case studies, key points, and chapter summaries

Inhalt

The development of this book is dedicated to my loving family and friends who provided me with the motivation to begin and finish this process. It is with their unwavering support that I dedicate this publication to them all.

—Abimbola Farinde

I dedicate this work to my husband and children who help me remember the important things in life.

—Megan Hebdon

Contents

Contributors

Preface

Acknowledgments

SECTION I: INTRODUCTION TO THE GERIATRIC PATIENT

1. Physiologic Changes That Occur in Geriatric Patients

2. The Examination of the Geriatric Patient

SECTION II: INTRODUCTION TO PHARMACOKINETICS AND PHARMACODYNAMICS OF THE GERIATRIC PATIENT

3. Pharmacokinetics/Pharmacodynamics of the Geriatric Patient

4. Aging and Pharmacokinetic Impact

5. Available Guidelines for Therapeutic Drug Selections in Geriatric Patients

6. Drug–Drug Interactions

7. Drug–Food Interactions

8. Common Medications for Comorbidities and Side Effects

9. Available Drug Therapies Utilized in Geriatric Patients

SECTION III: GUIDELINES FOR DOSING GERIATRIC PATIENTS BY DISORDERS/BODY SYSTEMS

10. Guidelines for Dosing Geriatric Patients

11. Auditory Disorders

12. Neurologic Disorders

13. Hematologic Disorders

14. Nutritional Issues

15. Endocrine Disorders

16. Hyperlipidemia

17. Cardiovascular Disorders

18. Respiratory Disorders

19. Gastrointestinal Disorders

20. Central Nervous System Impairments

21. Mental Disorders

22. Musculoskeletal Disorders

23. Pain Management

24. Renal Impairments

25. Genitourinary Pharmacotherapy, Urinary Tract Infections, and Sexual Health

SECTION IV: PRESCRIBING CONSIDERATIONS UNIQUE TO THE GERIATRIC POPULATION

26. The Beers Criteria for Inappropriate Medication Use in Older Adults

27. Examples of Inappropriate Medication Prescribing

28. Polypharmacy and Nonadherence/Patient Education Tips

Index

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 28.12.2019
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Politik / Gesellschaft
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie ► Pflege ► Altenpflege
• Schlagworte: adverse drug events • aging patients • Chronic Health Conditions • Decision-Making • Gerontology • nurse practitioners • Pharmacodynamics • Pharmacokinetics • pharmacologic considerations • Primary Care
• ISBN-10: 0-8261-2772-X / 082612772X
• ISBN-13: 978-0-8261-2772-3 / 9780826127723