Polypharmacy Flashcards

1
Q

Main problems with polypharmacy

A

cost
drug taking burden
direct harm (side effects - increase with old age)

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2
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what are some anti-cholingeric side effects

A
confusion 
hallucinations 
tachycardia 
blurred vision 
urinary retention 
constipation 
dizziness 
falls 
increased risk of developing dementia long term
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