#169: What is the Beers List of Medications?

When you hear something called a “Beers drug” or hear someone say that a drug is on the “Beers list” it refers to medications that could be potentially inappropriate for use in older adults. Push play to learn about the Beers list of medications, why we even have this list, and the implications for your nursing practice. Read the article & view references here. You can see a recent version of The Beers List here. Get a head start on pharmacology with the Pharmacology Success Pack. This free download includes printable, quick reference guides for drug naming conventions, safe medication administration, unit conversions and reversal agents, perfect for your clinical binder. Want to learn pharmacology in 5 minutes or less? Enroll in Fast Pharmacology and pop in your ear-buds to review pharm foundation concepts and over 80 drug classes on the go. 💕Did you love this episode? Please take a moment to follow or subscribe to the show so you never miss an episode…and share with friends so you can help other nurses thrive!  __________  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