This essay focuses on relate issues and complications. that patients are prescribe increases, an increase in pharmacologic-related issues
This week you have learned about common Endocrine disorders in the Adult and Geriatric patient. For the purpose of this discussion select one of the following Endocrine disorders and provide the following in your initial post:
· Common Signs and symptoms seenA significant portion of the adult population uses one or more medications on a regular basis to manage chronic conditions. As the number of medications that patients are prescribe increases, an increase in pharmacologic-relate issues and complications
may occur, such as polypharmacy, inappropriate prescribing, medication nonadherence and nonpersistence, and adverse drug reactions and events. Risk factors and consequences of these issues have been identified and are discussed in this article. In addition, a review is presented of the numerous methods that have been evaluated to help prevent and minimize these pharmacologic issues in the management of chronic disease.
Screening assessment tools
Recommended diagnostic tests (if any)
· Treatment plans both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic base on current clinical practice guidelines
Endocrine Disorders:
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