Pharmacologic Management of Inpatient Delirium: A Focus on Anticholinergic Burden
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Learning Objectives
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For Pharmacists:
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Utilize clinical decision tools (i.e., ADEPT, Anticholinergic Cognitive Burden Scale) to effectively manage delirium and identify potentially inappropriate medications in older adults
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Assess risk factors for delirium and medication-related delirium when working up a patient to develop a delirium prevention strategy
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Contrast the pharmacologic therapy options used for the management of delirium and formulate an appropriate regimen based on patient-specific factors and drug properties
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Participate in discussion to make patient-specific recommendations for a patient admitted to the hospital with the goal of delirium prevention, management, and mitigating medication-related harm
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For Pharmacy Technicians:
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Recognize clinical decision tools (i.e., ADEPT, Anticholinergic Cognitive Burden Scale) used to effectively manage delirium and identify potentially inappropriate medications in older adults
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Identify risk factors for delirium and medication-related delirium when supporting pharmacists working up a patient to develop a delirium prevention strategy
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Contrast the pharmacologic therapy options used for the management of delirium and aid pharmacists when formulating an appropriate regimen based on patient-specific factors and drug properties
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Collaborate with pharmacists to provide care for patients at risk for delirium and pharmacologic management of patients with inpatient delirium
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