Written Assignment – Polypharmacy Interview and Client Teaching Plan
Many people in the US, particularly the elderly, take more than one prescribed medication. CDC (2014) reported that between 2009 and 2012 nearly 48% of persons asked used at least one prescription drug, 22% used three or more prescription drugs, and nearly 11% used five or more. In a recent study published by the Mayo […]
MN507 Unit 2 DQ Topic 1: PolyPharmacy and Policy
PolyPharmacy and Policy Look at case study number two, PolyPharmacy Problems, p. 166 of Health Policy and Politics, A Nurses Guide, by Milstead. Formulate a policy to reduce the practice of multiple drug prescriptions. What tools might be included in the design phase of the policy process to increase the probability of success? What research […]
“Poly-pharmacy”- Research the implications of poly-pharmacy in the elderly. How can this be avoided? What needs to be done to safely administer medication to older adults and insure compliance?
“Poly-pharmacy”- Research the implications of poly-pharmacy in the elderly. How can this be avoided? What needs to be done to safely administer medication to older adults and insure compliance? correct APA format, grammar and citation use Expert Solution Preview Introduction: Poly-pharmacy refers to the concurrent use of multiple medications by a patient. Poly-pharmacy is a […]
