Monday, 29 March 2021

Polypharmacy in older adults by Gerri Kaufman, Journal of Nursing Standard


 







Summary : This article explores the issue of polypharmacy in older adults. The physiological changes in organ function in older people and the effect of this on pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics are discussed. The risks of adverse drug reactions and adverse drug interactions linked to polypharmacy are explored. Strategies to achieve optimal prescribing in older people are considered. 

RumusanArtikel ini meneroka isu polifarmasi pada orang dewasa yang lebih tua. Perubahan fisiologi fungsi organ pada orang tua dan kesannya terhadap farmakokinetik dan farmakodinamik dibincangkan. Risiko tindak balas ubat dan interaksi ubat yang berkaitan dengan polifarmasi diterokai. Strategi untuk mencapai pengambilan yang optimum pada orang tua dipertimbangkan.

CPD Category : A7 Self study/Reading Journal/Article
CPD point: 1 point per session
Skim Perkhidmatan: Penolong Pegawai Perubatan, Nursing, Allied Health Professions

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