APRN Pharmacology Today: Safe Medication Use in Older Adults with Cardiovascular Disease
Get an introduction into the pitfalls of medication use in older adults suffering from cardiovascular disease. This online course includes information about pharmacologic changes, potential inappropriate medications, and strategies to ensure safe medication use in older patients. Start learning today, while also earning APRN CNE!
℞ Earn 3.25 pharmacology contact hours upon completion of the course.
Course Details
Overview
This APRN Pharmacology Today course provides an introduction to the pitfalls of medication use in older adults with cardiovascular disease, including pharmacologic changes and potential inappropriate medication use. The course focuses on current evidence-based clinical practice guidelines, standards of care, and treatment options to safely prescribe and manage chronic cardiovascular disease in older adult patients.
Key Learning Outcomes
After taking this interactive online course, you will be able to:
- Review current literature and guideline recommendations for the safe use of medications in older adults
- Compare and contrast the available pharmacologic treatments that ensure safe use of medications in older adults
- Formulate a treatment and monitoring plan for safe use of medications in older adults using case studies
- And much more!
