Perils of Polypharmacy in Older Adults – Eric Christianson

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Dive into the complex realm of polypharmacy in older adults, uncovering the collateral damage and risks associated with multiple medications. Explore the prescribing cascade phenomenon, learn to navigate the BEERS criteria, and master the art of deprescribing, empowering you to optimize medication appropriateness and patient outcomes

Speaker

Eric Christianson, PharmD, BCGP, BCPS

Eric Christianson, PharmD, BCGP, BCPS, is a PharmD, board-certified in geriatrics and pharmacotherapy, an Amazon best-selling author, podcaster, and national speaker. Author of Meded101 Guide to Nursing Pharmacology, Perils of Polypharmacy, and Meded101 Guide to Drug Food Interactions, he is well known for his expertise in passion. Eric found his calling in geriatrics and medication management, and for years has worked as a consultant pharmacist for long-term care and assisted living facilities as well as working with patients and families doing medication therapy management. Eric has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, American Journal of Nursing, National Association Directors of Nursing, Pharmacy Times, and Pharmacy Today. Eric’s goal is to teach as many individuals as possible about the safe, economical, and appropriate use of medications!

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Eric Christianson is the founder, administrator, and author of Med Ed 101, Inc. and receives royalties as a published author. He is the host of Real Life Pharmacology podcast. Eric Christianson receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Eric Christianson has no relevant non-financial relationships.

Objectives

1. Analyze the dangers of the prescribing cascade. 
2. Determine the BEERS criteria for polypharmacy.
3. Identify the top 10 medications to target for deprescribing.

Outline

Collateral Damage of Polypharmacy

• Risks of polypharmacy
• 10 Commandments of Polypharmacy

The Prescribing Cascade

• New Rx to treat first medication’s adverse effect
• Sometimes intentional, sometimes unintentional

BEERS Criteria

• STOPP/START Criteria
• Medication Appropriateness

Top 10 Medications to target for

• DeprescribingDeprescribing Alogorithm

Target Audience

• Nurses
• Nurse Practitioners
• Physician Assistants
• Physicians
• Pharmacists
• Prescribers

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