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WAYS OF BOLSTERING RESILIENCE IN OLDER ADULTS …
melissainstitute.orgare the building blocks of such resilience? (3) How can resilience be nurtured in the elderly? Moreover, how do such interventions have to be tailored in an age-appropriate fashion? (4) What are the implications of these research findings for prevention, clinical applications and public policies?
Potentially Harmful Drugs in the Elderly: Beers List and More
fmda.orgwarfarin (C) Confusion, other CNS AE, interaction with warfarin5,15 Alternative H2 blocker (ranitidine [Zantac], famotidine [Pepcid], nizatidine [Axid])15 Diphenoxylate (Lomotil, etc), long-term use (C) Dependence, sedation, cognitive impairment15 Change in diet; loperamide (Imodium, etc)15 Metoclopramide (Reglan) in patient with Parkinson’s
Onset, Peak, and Duration of Common Pain Medications Table
www.hhs.texas.govHeadache, nausea, vomiting May cause hepatic complications in doses over 3000mg/24hr in the elderly Ibuprofen Analgesia: 30 -60 Anti-inflammatory: Up to 7 days Analgesia: unknown Anti-inflammatory: 1 -2 weeks with routine administration Analgesia: 4-6 Oral Nausea, vomiting,headache,dizziness rash, flatulence, heartburn, anemia,
Managing Insomnia and Anxiety In the Elderly
www.thecjc.org6 Myth 3: Hypnotic Use is Responsible for Falls in the Elderly The relationship between insomnia, hypnotic use, falls, and hip fractures was examined in older …
FOSAMAX - Medsafe
www.medsafe.govt.nzNEW ZEALAND DATA SHEET S-WPC-MK0217-MF-052015 5 Paediatric Use FOSAMAX is not indicated for use in children. Use In The Elderly In clinical studies, there was no age-related difference in the efficacy or safety profiles of
Drug-Induced EPS, Akathisia, and Tardive Dyskinesia
cdn.neiglobal.com• Only acute EPS that is less common in the elderly – Parkinsonism • Classic triad of bradykinesia, rigidity, and tremor ... suicide. History and Pronunciation ... and timing of assessment • Prevalence with second-generation ("atypical") antipsychotics (SGAs) ...