CH 10 Pharmacotherapy of the GERIATRIC Patient

Question 1

List of drugs compiled by the American Geriatrics Society tat have produced a high incidence of adverse effects in older adults:

Answer 1

Beers criteria

Question 2

Improper use of drugs that includes overuse, underuse, or, in some cases, erratic use.

Answer 2

Drug misuse

Question 3

Taking multiple drugs concurrently:

Answer 3

Polypharmacy

Question 4

PIMs

Answer 4

Potentially inappropriate medications

Medications that comprise the Beers criteria that are of special concern for older adults.