NUR119 - Drugs & the Aging Population: Medications Commonly Misused by the Aging Population (1.0 HR)
Nurses and other caregivers working with older adults will review and update their knowledge of medications commonly misused by the aging population and potential problems that can occur.
Description:
Nurses and other caregivers working with older adults will review and update their knowledge of medications commonly misused by the aging population and potential problems that can occur.
Objectives: Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
1. List drugs that can cause problems in the aging population.
2. Identify commonly prescribed drugs for older adults.
3. Discuss patient teaching and the safe use of medication.
4. Define glossary terms related to medications commonly misused by older adults.
Continuing Education Credits: 1.0 contact hours Iowa BON #335; 1.0 contact hours CA Board of Nursing CEP 14033; 1.0 contact hours CE Broker # 50-4572 Florida and District of Columbia; 0 contact hours for Social Work State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 159.001315; 0 contact hours for Physical Therapy State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 216.000284; 0 contact hours for Occupational Therapy State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 224.000164; 1.0 CE hours for certified medication assistants; long term care department heads; and other health care disciplines.