Geri: Deprescribing Flashcards by Sarah E

Q

Define deprescribing

A

Withdrawal or dose reduction of medication

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When deprescribing antispaychotics…

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Taper by 25-50% every 1-2 weeks

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Ehat are the common harms associate with antipsychotic use in older adults

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Sedation, increase risk of falls
Urinary tract infections
Cognitive impairment and confusion
Risk of EPSE
Risk of respiratory complications
Risk of cerebrovascualr events (eg. Stroke)
Increased risk of mortality

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