Medication Management for Older Adults

Medication allergies are less common among older adults compared to other medication-related problems.

Polypharmacy refers to the use of multiple medications by a single patient.

Cognitive impairment, multiple chronic conditions, and financial constraints can all contribute to medication non-adherence among older adults.

Drug-drug interactions occur when two or more medications interact with each other, leading to an adverse event.

Orthostatic hypotension, dizziness, and sedation are all common medication-related problems among older adults that can lead to falls.

Cascading medication refers to a medication that is prescribed to treat a symptom or condition that is caused by another medication.

Anticholinergic burden, benzodiazepine use, and opioid use can all contribute to cognitive impairment among older adults.

Medication reconciliation, medication review, and medication management all involve the process of reviewing a patient's medications to identify and resolve medication-related problems.

Anorexia, nausea, and vomiting can all be medication-related problems among older adults that can lead to malnutrition.

Prophylactic medication, preventive medication, and maintenance medication all refer to medications that are prescribed to prevent a disease or condition from occurring.

Diuretics, laxatives, and antidepressants can all contribute to dehydration among older adults.

Curative medication, therapeutic medication, and symptom-relief medication all refer to medications that are prescribed to treat a specific disease or condition.

Opioids, antidepressants, and calcium channel blockers can all contribute to constipation among older adults.

Symptom-relief medication, palliative medication, and supportive medication all refer to medications that are prescribed to relieve a symptom or condition without curing the underlying disease.

Diuretics, anticholinergics, and sedatives can all contribute to urinary incontinence among older adults.