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Polypharmacy Problematic Medications for Older Adults Complete Geriatric Pharmacology Study Guide 2026/ 2027

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Comprehensive Geriatric Pharmacology study guide covering polypharmacy, potentially inappropriate medications, adverse drug reactions, drug interactions, medication reconciliation, prescribing considerations, pharmacokinetic changes with aging, high-risk medications, deprescribing, medication adherence, monitoring, and patient safety. Designed to help nursing, pharmacy, medical, and healthcare students review essential medication management concepts for older adults, strengthen clinical judgment, and prepare effectively for exams and assessments.

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What should be included in the hx about meds for - are the meds working
older adults - are there side effects
- review of systems

What should be included in the examination about - assess orthostatic hypotension
meds for older adults - fall risk assessment
- balance assessment

What are common adverse reactions from most - liver injury
medications in older adults - nausea
- vomiting
- diarrhea
- jaundice

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Adverse reactions of hypertension meds in older - heart block
adults - dehydration
- tachycardia or bradycardia
- hypotension
- edema

Adverse reactions of chemotherapy meds in older - alopecia
adults - marrow-suppression
- peripheral neuropathy

Adverse reactions of anticoagulant meds in older - bleeding
adults - bruising

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Adverse reactions of CNS meds in older adults - dizziness
- headache
- hallucination
- heat stroke
- sedation

Adverse reactions of diuretic meds in older adults - dehydration
- hypoalkemia

Adverse reactions of NSAIDs/pain meds in older - GI ulcers
adults - respiratory depression
- bleeding
- risk of MI
- constipation
- hypertension

Adverse reactions of antimicrobial meds in older - rash
adults - anaphylaxis
- c diff

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