Deprescribing Study guides, Revision notes & Summaries

PC707 Module 3 GI Exam with 100% Verified and Updated Solutions What are the 3 classes of drugs that are used to treat GERD? - answerAntacids H2RA (histamine receptor antagonists) PPIs (proton pump inhibitors) What is the first step in determining how to care for someone with GERD? - answerDetermine if it is dyspepsia/mild gerd or moderate to severe gerd/erosive disease If someone has dyspepsia or mild GERD symptoms and no erosive disease, what medications would you start with? - answerO...

NR565 MIDTERM 2024 STUDY GUIDE benefits of full practice authority APRNs possess full prescriptive authority depends on their legal right to prescribe without a supervisory or collaborative requirement promoting positive outcomes through prudent prescribing practices Education provides an opportunity to address questions and dispel misunderstanding, reducing errors. overview of Beer's Criteria guidelines for healthcare professionals to help improve the safety of prescribing m...

Aging Final Exam Questions and Answers 1. The prevalence of depression in nursing home residents is living in the community. 1-2 times 2-3 times 3-4 times 5 times 3-4 Of the following, which one is the most useful clinical evaluation tool to assist in the diagnosis of dementia? Folstein’s Mini-Mental Status Exam (MMSE) St. Louis University Mental Status Exam (SLUMS) Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) slums Which of the follow is a physiologica...

Antacids - ANSWER-First line treatment for dyspepsia Diarrhea & constipation - ANSWER-Most common side effects of antacids Effect of anti-acids on enteric-coated medications - ANSWER-Antacids decrease the stomach pH causing the stomach to be more Alkaline like the small intestines. Enteric coated medications are made to be absorbed in more alkaline environment Examples of antacids - ANSWER-Calcium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate, milk of magnesia, aluminum salt, aluminum hydroxide Calc...

NURS 5333 Family 1 Test 3 Geriatrics Older adults or elderly over the age of ? are considered geriatric population 65 years -they have a weaker immune system, so they do not mount a strong immune response -this weaker immune system, health problems may be present, but present in an atypical manner not with the usual symptoms unique to geriatric patients Brainpower Read More Previous Play Next Rewind 10 seconds Move forward 10 seconds Unmute 0:00 / 0:00 Full scree...

Understand and identify evidenced-based prescribing resources - Answer ACOG, American Ca Society, National lung and heart instituete, EEP, Dynamed, Lexicomp, Sanford guide, lactamed **NO PDR Understand PLLR: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation: Improved Benefit-Risk information. - Answer June 2015; 3 sections pregnancy-L&D, Lactation-nursing mothers; Fe/males of reproductive age; labeling updated as new information arrives, more current information to discuss risk vs benefit Type 1-IgE - Answ...

CGA - Complete Geriatric Assessment What is the purpose of a CGA? - The physical health of an older adult is totally related to psychosocial health, functional ability, and a safe enabling environment. Five Domains of CGA - Physical health, functional health, psychological health, socio-environmental support, and quality of life measures What does functional health show? - ADLs, iADLs, sensory assessment (hearing, vision), gait, balance; How the older adult can care for themselves d...

NR 601 Midterm Exam Study Guide Week 1-4/ NR 601 Midterm Exam Study Guide, Chamberlain College of Nursing Review Kennedy and Dunphy readings for age related changes Replicative senescence is theory states that cells can replicate or divide a specific number of times. This ability tends to decrease with age. Oxidative damage is the cumulative result of the aerobic metabolism, which generates chemicals called free radicals. Free radicals may interact with other chemicals in the body and cause dam...

NR 601 Midterm Study Guide with Complete Solutions What does CGA stand for? - ANSComplete Geriatric Assessment What is the purpose of the CGA? - ANSThat physical health is related to psychosocial, functional ability, and a safe environment Who is a CGA more beneficial for? - ANSThe vulnerable older adult What are the five domains of a CGA? - ANSphysical health, functional health, psychological health, socioenvironmental support, and quality of life measures Functional health shows - ANSh...

Presentation & Pathophysiology Dementia and delirium are both cognitive diseases that lead to poor health outcomes, increased morbidity, and increased mortality. Dementia typically presents in the ol der population, and age continues to be one of the greatest risk factors for dementia (Falk et al., 2018). Delirium is more likely to present in the older population but can present throughout the lifespan (Jackson et al., 2017). Per Jackson et al. 2017, 56% of dementia is undiagnosed or not recogni...