BCPS_Geriatrics

Identify age-related pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic changes in older adults

Evaluate the pharmacotherapeutic regimens of older adults to support optimal physical and mental function

Identify inappropriate medication prescribing in older adults

Recommend appropriate pharmacotherapy for patients with dementia

Evaluate the risks and benefits of antipsychotic use in older adults with dementia

Recommend appropriate interventions for patients suffering from behavioral symptoms related to dementia

Differentiate among the types of urinary incontinence and recommend appropriate treatments

Recommend an appropriate benign prostatic hypertrophy treatment based on individual American Urological Association Symptom Index

Recommend appropriate analgesic therapy for older adults with osteoarthritis

Discuss the risks and benefits of medication classes used to treat rheumatoid arthritis