Geriatrics Flashcards
1
Q
What is a proven benefit of deprescribing in nursing home patients?
A
Deprescribing in nursing home patients is proven to reduce the risk of falls.
2
Q
What should you always try to do if you cant deprescribe?
A
Minimise any doses of medications.
3
Q
What is always a good opportunity to deprescribe in practice?
A
Any transition of care
4
Q
What is a good patient group to aim to deprescribe in?
A
Non-compliant patients.
5
Q
What is the main goal of deprescribing?
A
To improve quality of life.
6
Q
Describe the role of the patient in deprescribing.
A
You should always involve the patient in any decisions around deprescribing.
7
Q
What are 8 good resources which may aid in deprescribing?
A
- Beers criteria
- STOP/START criteria
- UpToDate Deprescribing
- Tasmanian Government Deprescribing Guidelines
- NSW Government Deprescribing Guidelines
- Canadian Deprescribing Guidelines
- MedStopper
- Deprescribing.org
