NTDP 481 - Pharmacotherapy in Elderly

Institution:

Duquesne University

Subject:

NTDP -Non Traditional DR Pharm

Description:

This course focuses on the difficulties associated with providing drug therapy and pharmaceutical care in the over-65 population group. This course will provide knowledge in identifying, preventing, and reducing drug related problems in both ambulatory and long-term care patients. Topics included are principles of human aging and changes in drug pharmacokinetics and pharmaco- dynamics, drug prescribing in the elderl and drug-related problems in the elderly, the comprehensive geriatric assessment of the ambulatory elderly patient, and the consultant pharmacist in long-term care drug regimen review.

Credits:

1.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.duq.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 396-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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