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1. Optimising the absorption of medicines.

Author

Coulson J

Subjects
Humans, Health Personnel, Patient Safety
Abstract

The speed and extent of medicine absorption in the human body are affected by numerous interrelated pharmacokinetic factors. To maximise therapeutic benefit and ensure patient safety, nurses require an optimal understanding of these factors. The Royal Pharmaceutical Society has established four principles of medicines optimisation that healthcare professionals should follow. This article discusses the pharmacokinetic factors that affect medicine absorption. It also examines the four principles of medicines optimisation and how nurses can use these to ensure the safe and effective use of medicines., Competing Interests: None declared, (© 2020 RCN Publishing Company Ltd. All rights reserved. Not to be copied, transmitted or recorded in any way, in whole or part, without prior permission of the publishers.)

Published
2020
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2. Identifying and managing adverse drug reactions to promote medicines adherence and safety.

Author

Coulson, Jodie

Subjects
*PREVENTION of drug side effects, *NURSING, *DEPRESCRIBING, *DRUGS, *COMMUNICATION, *DRUG prescribing, *QUALITY of life, *DRUG interactions, *DRUG monitoring, *PATIENT compliance, *PHYSICIAN practice patterns, *PATIENT safety
Abstract

The article discusses how nurses can identify and effectively manage adverse drug reactions (ADR) to promote medicines adherence and safety. Topics include the potential effects of ADRs on people's quality of life and therapeutic results, the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) principles of medicines optimisation, and the types of ADRs like types A, B and C.

Published
2022
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