NR 601 Week 1 Discussion Board – Polypharmacy - 2 Versions
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NR 601 Week 1 Discussion Board – Polypharmacy - 2 Versions Week 2 Polypharmacy Discussion Polypharmacy is a common concern, especially in the elderly. • List the definitions of polypharmacy y ... ou encounter in your readings. There is more than one. o Polypharmacy, the use of multiple pharmacies (in this case providers and selfprescribers) is a public health concern. Multiple prescribers, use of over-the-counter medications, and readily available supplements are all challenges of prescribing for older adults ( Chamberlain College of Nursing, 2018). o Polypharmacy, multiple providers and prescribers, adherence and cost, use of overthe-counter medications, and readily available herbals and supplements are all the challenges of prescribing for older adults (Terrery & Nicoteri, 2016). o the use of multiple medicines, commonly referred to as polypharmacy is common in the older population with multimorbidity, as one or more medicines may be used to treat each condition (Masnoon, Skakib, & Caughey, 2017). [Show More]
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