MEDICATION CHALLENGES IN THE ELDERLY (2 Programs) DVD
This two-part series covers the special challenges involved with medication and the elderly.
MEDICATION CHALLENGES IN THE ELDERLY, Part One
This program begins with a vignette depicting the concern of relatives when an elder has a sudden onset of confusion. Underlying causes for this change in mental status are suggested. The extent of medication use in elders and factors increasing their risk for adverse drug reactions is discussed. The effect of aging on pharmacokinetics is presented in some depth. Interspersed throughout are clinical problem situations that require the learner to apply recently acquired information. 18 minutes
MEDICATION CHALLENGES IN THE ELDERLY, Part Two
This program, continuing the vignette from Part 1, discusses the pharmacodynamics of drugs along with further explanation of some causes of adverse drug reactions in the elderly. Reasons for the under use of medications for pain and depression are examined. The program focuses in large part on measures to forestall problems and reduce the number of adverse drug reactions, such as avoiding medications if another solution exists, using the MASTER rule for rational drug therapy, closely monitoring medication use, and patient education. 24 minutes
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