Description

NUR 641E Week 2 DQ 1

The Beers criteria contain a list of drugs that are potentially unsafe for use in older persons. Refer to the “American Geriatrics Society 2023 Updated AGS Beers Criteria for Potentially Inappropriate Medication Use in Older Adults,” located in the topic Resources, for assistance in completing this question.

Select a drug from the “avoid” list that you have administered to an older patient or a drug that you know is prescribed for an older adult. Relate the outcome of using this drug to the pharmacokinetics (absorption, metabolism, distribution, and excretion) of drugs in an older client.

In addition to the AGS Beers Criteria link, cite one other reference to support your post.

Make sure that you select a different drug than your peers. Include the name of the drug (bolded) above your answer so that the medication can easily be identified. Cite your references in APA style.

NUR 641E Week 2 DQ 2

Many people are using herbal medications and dietary supplements for the prevention and treatment of medical problems.

Review two current research articles about two of these products. Based on the findings, what would be the nursing implications for you as a nurse? What additional research needs to be done in this area? Cite the two references to support your answer.

Make sure that you select different herbal medications and dietary supplements than your peers. Include the name of the herbal medication or dietary supplement (bolded) above your answer so that the herbal medication or dietary supplement can easily be identified. Cite your references in APA style.