Term
What is BEERS criteria?
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Recommendations of
Guidelines for antibiotic use in medications inappropriate for
children elderly (65 and older),
prescriber ultimately decides
Recommendations for herbal List of medications for
supplements in adults cardiovascular health
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,The DEA enacted the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) in 1970 to
regulate drugs and other substances based on their potential for
abuse and dependency. Five schedules of controlled substances
were created that are updated annually. Classes of scheduled
substances include narcotics, depressants, stimulants, hallucinogens,
and anabolic steroids. The DEA issues eligible providers with a
registration number to write prescriptions for controlled substances.
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In regards to dosage, why do we What are some things that put the
need to be cautious when giving elderly patient at higher risk for
naloxone? adverse drug reactions?
What does the US food and drug US Drug Enforcement
administration regulate when it Administration description of
comes to medications? the scheduled drugs
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1st line treatment of osteoporosis
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alendronate methotrexate
, calcitriol fenofibrate
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determining therapeutic dosage
evaluating medication adequacy
identifying adverse effects
serious or life-threatening risks.
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Reasons for avoiding drug therapy Reasons for initiating drug therapy
Reasons for discontinuing drug Reasons for monitoring drug
therapy therapy
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risk for venous thromboembolic events (DVT, PE, stroke)
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, black box warning for warning for beta blockers
Raloxifene
contraindication for NSAIDs common side effect of Statins
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what are the top 5 priorities of HHS?
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only when needed to relieve an attack: Start taking this medicine at the first sign
of the attack for best results. Stop taking this medicine as soon as the pain is
relieved or at the first sign of nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, or diarrhea.
longer you wait to start with attack, less effective it might be
minimize risk of esophagitis by swallowing the pill whole with a full glass of
water, then sit up for at least 30 min but 60 min preferred. intake of food
prevents absorption, take this med 30 min prior to other intake
simplifying drug regimens
providing clear and concise verbal and written instructions
using an appropriate dosage form
clearly labeling and dispensing easy-to-open containers
developing daily reminders
monitoring frequently
affordability of drugs
support systems