Based on your knowledge of research-based practices and professional behavior/ethics: In a well-written two-part essay,
Explain the importance of safety and prevention concerns with the legal and ethical principles. Be sure to include:
The legal issues and legislation history
HIPAA
The seven rights of drug administration
Explain how geriatric pharmacology differs from non-geriatric pharmacology. Be sure to mention:
changes in:
physiologic changes
drug absorption
distribution
metabolism
elimination
concerns for polypharmacy
disease and death
importance of regular monitoring
list the six principles important in treat older adults.
Assignment Expectations:
Length:
1000 words; answers must thoroughly address the questions in a clear, concise manner
Structure:
Include a title page and reference page in APA style
References:
Include the appropriate APA style in-text citations and references for all resources utilized to answer the questions
Format:
Save your assignment as a Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx), Open Office (.odt) or rich text format (.rtf) file type
Answer preview to based on your knowledge of research-based practices and professional behavior/ethics
APA
1420 words