Deprescribing in Complex Patients: A Pharmacologic Framework for APRNs
Description
As the healthcare landscape sees a rise in multi-morbidity and polypharmacy, the role of the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in medication optimization has never been more critical. This course offers a deep dive into the deprescribing process, moving beyond simple medication reconciliation to a proactive pharmacologic framework. We will analyze the 2023 AGS Beers Criteria and STOPP/START v3 updates to identify high-risk agents in older adults and those with limited life expectancy. Learners will gain practical skills in utilizing validated deprescribing algorithms for proton pump inhibitors, benzodiazepines, antihyperglycemics, and statins. By focusing on the “Prescribing Cascade” and the unique physiological vulnerabilities of complex patients, this course empowers APRNs to reduce medication burden, improve patient safety, and align pharmacotherapy with individualized goals of care.
Modules
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Deprescribing in Complex Patients: A Pharmacologic Framework for APRNs This course provides APRNs with a systematic approach to identifying and discontinuing potentially inappropriate medications in complex, multi-morbid patients. Participants will explore evidence-based algorithms for tapering common drug classes while managing shared decision-making.
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Credit Hours:
4
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