Pharmacology in the Older Adult
- Speaker:
- Eric Christianson, PharmD, BCGP, BCPS
- Duration:
- 2 Hours 03 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Copyright:
-
Apr 16, 2024
- Product Code:
- POS078775
- Media Type:
- Digital Seminar
Description
Discover the nuances of geriatric pharmacology in our online course, where Dr. Christianson, explores altered drug responses in the elderly and develop personalized treatment plans. Navigate ethical dilemmas and the current evidence while mastering the most commonly used medications and their associated risks for older patients.
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Handouts/Brochure
| File type | File name | Number of pages | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual - Pharmacology in the Older Adult (640.2 KB) | 47 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.
Additional Info
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Objectives
- Analyze the altered pharmacokinetics in the geriatric population and its impact on drug efficacy, with a focus on tolerance and sensitivity.
- Develop a personalized and comprehensive approach to geriatric pharmacology, considering individualized treatment plans for elderly patients.
- Recognize the challenges posed by limited research on the geriatric population, developing strategies to navigate gaps in evidence-based guidelines.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the ethical and legal considerations unique to prescribing medications for geriatric patients.
Outline
Personalized and Comprehensive Approach- Physiological Changes in the Elderly
- Most Commonly Used Medication Pharmacology and Risks
- Ethical and Legal Considerations
Target Audience
- Nurses
- Nurse Practitioners
- Physician Assistants
- Physicians
- Pharmacists
- Prescribers
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