| Description |
xiv, 463 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Challenges in geriatric care / Rebecca B. Sleeper -- Ethical and socioeconomic considerations / Susan W. Miller -- Biomedical principles of aging / Lisa C. Hutchison -- Geriatric assessment / Sunny A. Linnebur -- Adverse drug events in elderly patients / Rebecca B. Sleeper -- Polypharmacy and other forms of suboptimal drug use in older patients / Emily R. Hajjar, Joseph T. Hanlon -- Cardiovascular / Kristin Cook, James E. Tisdale -- Respiratory issues of aging / Michael R. Brodeur, Sean M. Mirk -- Renal and urologic disorders / Norma J. Owens, Erica L. Estus -- Endocrine disorders / Ann L. Hume, Lisa B. Cohen -- Gastrointestinal (GI) disorders and nutrition / Jeannie Kim Lee -- The central nervous system / Amie Taggart Blaszczyk, Lisa C. Hutchison -- Psychiatric disorders / Monica Mathys, Myra T. Belgeri -- Sensory disorders / Meri Hix -- Musculoskeletal and connective tissue / Mary Beth O'Connell, Michelle A. Fritsch -- Hematology and immunology / Sum Lam, James Nawarskas, Angela Cheng-Lai. |
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Geriatric pharmacology.
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Drug Therapy.
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Geriatrics -- methods.
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Aged.
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Evidence-Based Medicine -- methods.
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Socioeconomic Factors.
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| Added Author |
Hutchison, Lisa C.
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Sleeper, Rebecca B.
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