Pharmacotherapy of the aged for nurse studentsLaajuus (3 op)

Osaamistavoitteet

The student understands the special features of aged as a target group for pharmacotherapy.

The student knows the most common symptoms in aged demanding pharmacotherapy.

The student regognizes the increased sensitivity to toxic effects of drugs related in aged.

Sisältö

What are the main physiological factors of aging related to pharmacotherapy ?

What are the main things to concider when guiding an aged person to their medication?

What are the main symptoms in aged demanding use of medicines?

What are the main issues to concider during monitoring and evaluation of pharmacotherapy in aged?

What are the risk situations in physiology that affect drugs in aged?