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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
This lecture, recorded during a 2022 Live Review Course & Clinical Update, provides important education about prescribing medications for older adults.
FORMAT
Choose video or audio delivery.
Video: Video format requires Google Chrome; each video purchase can be viewed two times within 6 months of purchase. Rewind and fast forward options not available.
Audio: Each audio purchase is accessible for 1 year from the date of purchase.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be able to:
- Identify important considerations to be made when prescribing for the older adult, such as the new onset of disease, unrecognized adverse drug events, and adverse effects of medications.
- Describe appropriate and inappropriate uses of medications for the older adult, using the American Geriatrics Society Beers Criteria to ensure safety when prescribing.
- Discuss the mechanism of action, monitoring, and side effects of commonly prescribed medications, as well as additional nonpharmacologic considerations necessary in the care of older adults.
CREDITS
This activity is approved for 2 contact hour (includes 1.25 hour of pharmacology)
TIME TO COMPLETE
1 hours, 3 minutes plus posttest
RELEASED
February 2022
ACCREDITED PROVIDER
Advanced Practice Education Associates (APEA) is accredited by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners as an approved provider of nurse practitioner continuing education. Provider number: 100820. This activity is approved for 1.0 contact hour(s) (which includes 1 hour(s) of pharmacology). Program ID #2022-02-23P (video), 2022-02-46P (audio).
FACULTY
This course is taught by Amelie Hollier, DNP, FNP-BC, FAANP, a nationally certified family nurse practitioner who is one of the most dynamic and sought after speakers in the healthcare industry. She is the president and CEO of APEA.
MP3 PLAYERS
MP3 players are nonrefundable. Defective MP3 players will be replaced up to 6 months from the original shipping date. Replacement MP3 Players will not be shipped until the defective player is received and reviewed by APEA.
PRODUCTS
A refund less shipping cost will be issued for physical products returned to APEA in brand new condition within 30 days from the shipping date. If the product was shrink wrapped, the original shrink wrap must be intact to be eligible for refund. APEA does not pay return shipping charges. APEA reserves the right to change this policy at any time without notice.
All sales are final on the following Clinical Resources (including bundles):
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ONLINE AND APP PRODUCTS:
No refunds will be given on products accessed online or in the APEA app.
KITS
Kits associated with webinar events are not returnable. No refunds are provided.