Therapeutic drug monitoring is a frequent practice in health care. How does age affect drug absorption, metabolization and excretion?
Therapeutic Drug MonitoringAfter studyingModule 4: Lecture Materials & Resources, discuss the following:Therapeutic drug monitoring is a frequent practice in health care. How does age affect drug absorption, metabolization and excretion?The use of salt substitutes can cause hyperkalemia in older adults when use in conjunction with what types of drugs?Describe how you would prevent and evaluate risk factors for medication nonadherence in older adults?Submission Instructions:Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources.Gerontology & Diagnostic Studies & Pharmacologic ManagementRead and watch the lecture resources & materials below early in the week to help you respond to the discussion questions and to complete your assignment(s).ReadMeiner, S.E., Yeager, J.J. (2019).Chapter 15Chapter_015.pptxDownload Chapter_015.pptxChapter 16Chapter_016.pptxDownload Chapter_016.pptxWatchHealth Care in Danger: Why medical ethics matters (Part 2/3) (2:13)International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). (2014, May 8). Health Care in Danger: Why medical ethics matters (Part 2/3) [Video]. YouTube.Health Care in Danger: Why medical ethics matters (Part 2/3) (Links to an external site.)