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Antipsychotic Use and Metabolic Monitoring in Individuals with Developmental Disabilities Served in a Medicaid Medical Home
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Ruiz, Lisa M.; Damron, Mackenzie; Jones, Kyle B.; Weedon, Dean; Carbone, Paul S.; Bakian, Amanda V.; Bilder, Deborah A. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2016
This study describes antipsychotic use and metabolic monitoring rates among individuals with developmental disabilities enrolled in a subspecialty medical home (N = 826). Four hundred ninety-nine participants (60.4%) were taking antipsychotics, which was associated with male gender (p = 0.01), intellectual disability with and without autism…
Descriptors: Developmental Disabilities, Drug Use, Drug Therapy, Metabolism
Psychotropic Drug Use in Long-Term Care Facilities: A Review of the Literature.
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Harrington, Charlene; And Others – Gerontologist, 1992
Reviewed 19 studies of psychotropic drug use for residents of long-term care facilities, published between 1978 and 1990. Compared each study in terms of sample, research design, and findings. Found that substantial proportion of nursing home residents took psychotropic drugs on regular, long-term basis; usage was accompanied by prescribing and…
Descriptors: Drug Therapy, Drug Use, Institutionalized Persons, Nursing Homes
Urinary Tract Infections.
Plummer, Nancy; Michael, Nancy, Ed. – 1983
This module on urinary tract infections is intended for use in inservice or continuing education programs for persons who administer medications in long-term care facilities. Instructor information, including teaching suggestions, and a listing of recommended audiovisual materials and their sources appear first. The module goal and objectives are…
Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations Education, Allied Health Personnel, Behavioral Objectives, Continuing Education
Tube Feedings.
Plummer, Nancy – 1983
This module on tube feedings is intended for use in inservice or continuing education programs for persons who work in long-term care. Instructor information, including teaching suggestions and a listing of recommended audiovisual materials and their sources appear first. The module goal and objectives are then provided. A brief discussion follows…
Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations Education, Allied Health Personnel, Behavioral Objectives, Continuing Education
Administering Eye Medications.
Morris, Sara; Michael, Nancy, Ed. – 1983
This module on administering eye medications is intended for use in inservice or continuing education programs for persons who administer medications in long-term care facilities. Instructor information, including teaching suggestions, and a listing of recommended audiovisual materials and their sources appear first. A brief discussion follows of…
Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations Education, Allied Health Personnel, Behavioral Objectives, Continuing Education
Antidiabetic Agents.
Plummer, Nancy; Michael, Nancy, Ed. – 1983
This module on antidiabetic agents is intended for use in inservice or continuing education programs for persons who administer medications in long-term care facilities. Instructor information, including teaching suggestions, and a listing of recommended audiovisual materials and their sources appear first. The module goal and objectives are then…
Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations Education, Allied Health Personnel, Behavioral Objectives, Continuing Education
Multiple Sclerosis.
Plummer, Nancy; Michael, Nancy, Ed. – 1983
This module on multiple sclerosis is intended for use in inservice or continuing education programs for persons who administer medications in long-term care facilities. Instructor information, including teaching suggestions, and a listing of recommended audiovisual materials and their sources appear first. The module goal and objectives are then…
Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations Education, Allied Health Personnel, Behavioral Objectives, Continuing Education
Antineoplastic Drugs.
Morris, Sara; Michael, Nancy, Ed. – 1983
This module on antineoplastic drugs is intended for use in inservice or continuing education programs for persons who administer medications in long-term care facilities. Instructor information, including teaching suggestions, and a listing of recommended audiovisual materials and their sources appear first. The module goal and objectives are then…
Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations Education, Allied Health Personnel, Behavioral Objectives, Cancer
Drugs Used in COPD.
Plummer, Nancy; Michael, Nancy, Ed. – 1983
This module on drugs used in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is intended for use in inservice or continuing education programs for persons who administer medications in long-term care facilities. Instructor information, including teaching suggestions, and a listing of recommended audiovisual materials and their sources appear first.…
Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations Education, Allied Health Personnel, Asthma, Behavioral Objectives
Medications Used in the Treatment of Ischemic Heart Disease.
Plummer, Nancy; Michael, Nancy, Ed. – 1983
This module on medications used in the treatment of ischemic heart disease is intended for use in inservice or continuing education programs for persons who administer medications in long-term care facilities. Instructor information, including teaching suggestions, and a listing of recommended audiovisual materials and their sources appear first.…
Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations Education, Allied Health Personnel, Behavioral Objectives, Cardiovascular System
Diuretics.
Plummer, Nancy; Michael, Nancy, Ed. – 1983
This module on diuretics is intended for use in inservice or continuing education programs for persons who administer medications in long-term care facilities. Instructor information, including teaching suggestions, and a listing of recommended audiovisual materials and their sources appear first. The module goal and objectives are then provided.…
Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations Education, Allied Health Personnel, Behavioral Objectives, Cardiovascular System
Drugs Used in Blood Disorders.
Plummer, Nancy; Michael, Nancy, Ed. – 1983
This module on drugs used in blood disorders is intended for use in inservice or continuing education programs for persons who administer medications in long-term care facilities. Instructor information, including teaching suggestions, and a listing of recommended audiovisual materials and their sources appear first. The module goal and objectives…
Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations Education, Allied Health Personnel, Anemia, Behavioral Objectives