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A Novel Approach for the Administration of Medications and Fluids in Emergency Scenarios and Settings
Published on: November 9, 2016
1College of Nursing, University of South Florida, Tampa, USA.
Abstract:
Medication consumption represents a significant source of adverse events, therapeutic misadventure, and toxicity to older Americans. Estimates indicate that as many as 25% to 40% of all U.S. prescriptions are written for older people. Hospital admission rates for drug-related problems and toxicity in elders approach 33% in some studies. This article addresses some of the physiological changes associated with aging and their effects on the absorption, distribution, and metabolic fate of common medications in elders. High-risk medications are identified, and strategies for combating their adverse effects are suggested.
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