Pharmacodynamics in Older Adults: Understanding Medication Classes in Long-Term Care
This course offers a comprehensive exploration of pharmacodynamics specifically tailored for healthcare providers working with older adults in long-term care settings. Participants will delve into the intricacies of how various medication classes affect the aging body, considering the unique physiological changes that occur with age. The curriculum covers essential pharmacological principles, including the absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion of drugs, and highlights the implications of polypharmacy and the heightened risk of adverse drug reactions in older adult residents. By the end of the course, attendees will be equipped with the knowledge needed to optimize therapeutic outcomes and enhance the safety and quality of medication management in nursing homes and other skilled nursing facilities.
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Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the basic principles of pharmacodynamics, including how drugs interact with the body to exert their effects.
- Describe the physiologic changes of aging that can affect how a medication is absorbed, distributed, metabolized, and eliminated to increase understanding of the complexities of geriatric pharmacology.
- Explain how various medication classes are used in long-term care, understanding their mechanisms, uses, and risks to better manage and optimize therapeutic outcomes for older adults.
- Recognize Medication combinations that may have adverse effects/interactions with commonly used medications for older adults.
Curriculum
Chapter 1: Pharmacodynamics, Pharmacology, and Physiological Changes Related to Aging
Chapter 2: Polypharmacy
Chapter 3: Medication Administration
Chapter 4: Medication Classes
Price: $12.00
Contact Hour: 1
Course Author
Carey Peerman
Dr. Peerman earned her Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership from Concordia University Chicago (2019), a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Radford University (2001), and a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from Radford University (1998). She is a Fellow in the American College of Health Care Executives, a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator, and a Registered Nurse. Additionally, Dr. Peerman also holds certificates in Healthcare Administration- Long Term Care from Mary Baldwin College, Executive Leadership from The University of Notre Dame, Six Sigma Green Belt/Lean DFSS from Aventa, a certificate in Gerontology from The University of Texas-Austin and is a Certified Quality Professional. She also serves as a Healthcare Consultant and is owner of Clear Edge Consulting, LLC. She is the author of Authentic Leadership: Your Journey to a Five-Star Career and The Resilient Leader: A Foundational Guide to Developing Resilient Leadership Vol.1.
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