Is the medication (Lorazepam and pantoprazole) on the list of Beers Criteria?What is the recommendation on the Beers Criteria regarding use of this medication?What are the potential problems associated with this medication for older adults as noted on the Beers Criteria?Is there a rationale for using the medication on the Beers Criteria? (Is it being used routinely or on an as-needed basis?)How would you articulate your concern about this medication being used by your older adult client to the interprofessional team of caregivers?

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Phlebotomy Essentials

6th Edition

ISBN:9781451194524

Author:Ruth McCall, Cathee M. Tankersley MT(ASCP)

Publisher:Ruth McCall, Cathee M. Tankersley MT(ASCP)

Chapter1: Phlebotomy: Past And Present And The Healthcare Setting

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Is the medication (Lorazepam and pantoprazole) on the list of Beers Criteria?
What is the recommendation on the Beers Criteria regarding use of this medication?
What are the potential problems associated with this medication for older adults as noted on the Beers Criteria?
Is there a rationale for using the medication on the Beers Criteria? (Is it being used routinely or on an as-needed basis?)
How would you articulate your concern about this medication being used by your older adult client to the interprofessional team of caregivers?

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1. Lorazepam and pantoprazole are involved in the list of beer's criteria as benzodiazepines short and immediate acting drugs and proton pump inhibitors respectively.

2. Recommendation on the Beers Criteria regarding use of this medication is :-

Recommendations of Lorazepam is to avoid for treatment of insomnia, agitation and delirium.

Recommemdations of Pantoprazole is to avoid for using for > 8 weeks unless for high risk patient.