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MEDICATION APPROPRIATENESS INDEX
Krista L
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The appendix from DiPiro's Pharmacotherapy Handbook discusses various physiologic changes that occur with aging, including alterations in body composition, cardiovascular function, and renal excretion. It highlights the importance of understanding these changes for appropriate medication management in older adults. Additionally, it compares the AGS Beers Criteria and STOPP Criteria for potentially inappropriate medications, emphasizing the need for careful prescribing in this population.
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