#157: Considerations in Geriatric Pharmacology

As you probably have surmised by now, pharmacology is not one-size-fits-all especially when we look at age-related considerations. In this episode, we’ll talk through the pharmacologic differences in elderly patients: absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion, and some other important factors that come in to play. ___________________ Full Transcript - Read the article and view references. FREE CLASS - If all you've heard are nursing school horror stories, then you need this class! Join me in this on-demand session where I dispel all those nursing school myths and show you that YES...you can thrive in nursing school without it taking over your life! Study Sesh - Are you tired of studying at your desk, staring at books or a computer screen? Well then let’s change the way you study! Head on over to Study Sesh, my special private podcast that enables you to study while still living your life. Imagine how great it would be to go on a walk and come back physically refreshed AND knowing all the cranial nerves :-) Pharmacology Success Pack - Want to get a head start on pharmacology? Download the FREE Pharmacology Success Pack Fast Pharmacology - Learn pharmacology concepts in 5 minutes or less in this audio based program. Perfect for on-the-go review! 💕Did you love this episode? Please take a moment to follow or subscribe to the show so you never miss an episode! ___________________  The information, including but not limited to, audio, video, text, and graphics contained on this podcast are for educational purposes only. No content on this podcast is intended to guide nursing practice and does not supersede any individual healthcare provider's scope of practice or any nursing school curriculum. Additionally, no content on this podcast is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Straight a Nursing is a proud member of the Airwave Media Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices