- Beers criteria for potentially inappropriate medication use in older adults.
Beers criteria for potentially inappropriate medication use in older adults.
Medsurg nursing : official journal of the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (2012-08-08)
Sandra N Berryman, Joy Jennings, Sue Ragsdale, Tiffany Lofton, Debbie Cooley Huff, Janet Smith Rooker
PMID22866431
ABSTRACT
Nurses can decrease the risk of adverse drug problems with medication review and prompt interventions. The Beers Criteria lists medications to avoid using among elderly clients. The origin of the Beers Criteria, its 2002 modification, and application in acute care settings are explained.
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