Explain the importance of safety and prevention concerns with
the legal and ethical principles.
Be sure to include: The legal issues and legislation history,
HIPAA, and The seven rights of drug administration
Explain how geriatric pharmacology differs from non-geriatric
pharmacology. Be sure to mention:
changes in: physiologic changes, drug absorption, distribution
metabolism,elimination; concerns for polypharmacy, disease and
death importance of regular monitoring, and list the six principles
important in treating older adults.