Polypharmacy in Older Adults
Tracking # 20-1008178
Course overview
The physiological changes associated with aging affect pharmacokinetics, influencing how drugs are absorbed, distributed, metabolized, and excreted in older adults. Nurses and other healthcare providers frequently care for patients who take multiple medications. Taking numerous medications puts patients at significant risk for serious complications, including death.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
District of Columbia Board of Nursing
Certified Nurse Midwife
1h
Relevant to Clinical Nurse Midwife Specialty
Clinical Nurse Specialist
1h
Relevant to Clinical Nurse Specialty
Licensed Practical Nurse
1h
Licensed Practical Nurse - Continuing Education
Nurse Practitioner
1h
Relevant to Nurse Practitioner Specialty
Registered Nurse
1h
Registered Nurse District of Columbia - Continuing Education
Registered Nurse Anesthetist
1h
Relevant to Registered Nurse Anesthetist Specialty
Georgia Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
1h
General
Registered Professional Nurse
1h
General
New Mexico Board of Nursing
Certified Nurse Practitioner
1h
Continuing education relevant to nursing practice
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
1h
Continuing education relevant to nursing practice
Clinical Nurse Specialist
1h
Continuing education relevant to nursing practice
Licensed Practical Nurse
1h
Continuing education relevant to the licensed practical nurse
Registered Nurse
1h
Continuing education relevant to nursing practice
North Dakota Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
1h
CE Related to Nursing Practice
Licensed Practical Nurse
1h
CE Related to Nursing Practice
Registered Nurse
1h
CE Related to Nursing Practice
South Carolina Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
1h
General
Licensed Practical Nurse
1h
General
Registered Nurse
1h
General
West Virginia Board of Registered Nurses
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
1h
Professional nursing practice and special health care problems
Registered Nurse
1h
Professional nursing practice and special health care problems