Pharmacotherapy for the Geriatric Population Assignment

For this activity, please review the following two scenarios and analyze the two cases in your submission. Provide medication reconciliation using the BEERS criteria as a guide and discuss which medications should be avoided and why. Pharmacotherapy for the Geriatric Population Assignment

1. T.M. is a 70-year-old Caucasian female arrives to your primary care office, along with her son because she has had 3 falls in the past month.

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Past Medical History: Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Osteoarthritis

Vital Signs: BP 110/60, Pulse 80, RR 19, BG 184mg/dl Pharmacotherapy for the Geriatric Population Assignment

Allergies: NKDA

Current Medications:

ASA 81mg PO QD
Lisinopril/HCTZ 10-25mg PO DQ
Glimepiride 2mg PO BID
Rosuvastatin 10mg PO QD
Novolog 3 units TID before meals
Oxycodone 2mg PO Q4H for pain
Naproxen 200mg PO Q6H for pain Pharmacotherapy for the Geriatric Population Assignment

2. G.O is an 85-year-old Hispanic male who presents to your primary care office, along with his daughter for a check-up.

Past Medical History: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II, Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, Atrial Fibrillation, Anxiety, History of Chronic UTI’s, Alzheimer’s Disease. Pharmacotherapy for the Geriatric Population Assignment

Allergies: Amoxicillin (Hives)

Current Medications:

Amiodarone 200mg PO BID
Nortriptyline 25mg PO QD
ASA 81mg PO QD
Lorazepam 1mg PO BID
Metoprolol 50mg PO QD
Simvastatin 10mg PO QD
Nitrofurantoin 100mg PO QD
Haldol 0.5mg PO BID Pharmacotherapy for the Geriatric Population Assignment