medication management Archives

medication management

AACN endorses white paper on medication reconciliation

December 11, 2010

The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) recently endorsed a white paper that calls for system-wide programs for medication reconciliation — the process of verifying that current patient…

Improving posthospital medication management for chronically ill older adults

March 12, 2015

For chronically ill older adults who take multiple medications, a hospital stay can result in various medication-related changes. Nurses administer their medications to them. Their medication schedules may…

Managing medications for hospital patients with Parkinson disease

December 29, 2016

A progressive degenerative disease, Parkinson disease (PD) is marked by tremor, slow movement, stiffness, and balance problems. It affects about 1 million Americans—more than amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, multiple sclerosis,…

Meeting the challenge of monitoring medications in older adults

October 3, 2018

Use an evidence-based approach to help your patients avoid adverse drug events. Takeaways: Monitoring medications in older adult patients can be challenging. Use an evidence-based approach to help…

Patient-Centered Medication for Diabetes

Patient-centered medication selection for type 2 diabetes

November 29, 2021

A collaborative, patient-centered approach that considers a variety of factors will be most effective. Takeaways: Before selecting medications for type 2 diabetes and to promote optimal outcomes, three…

Preventing polypharmacy in older adults

October 11, 2010

Polypharmacy refers to the effects of taking multiple medications concurrently to manage coexisting health problems, such as diabetes and hypertension. Too often, polypharmacy becomes problematic, such as when…