Pharmacy – Teaching patients about the possible implications

Pharmacy

Topic:  

• Teaching patients about the possible implications of polypharmacy and providing the skills to avoid self-medication errors

1. Define poly pharmacy 
2. Population that is at risk for polypharmacy
3. At least seven tips describing preventive care for the patient
4. statistics in the USA about polypharmacy 
5. Information that should be shared with family or caregivers
6. Local resources in the community that might be available for this type of safety concern
7. At least three references published in the last five years; APA format must be used
8. Point form no paragraph