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Substance
Abuse and Misuse in the Older Adult

Contributor:
Sharon Edwards, RN, MSN, CS
Pages: 88
Learning Activities/Games: 2
Reproducible Handouts: 15
Transparency Masters: 21
Price: $34.95
less discount

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Though this
SourceBook was originally presented to home health aides, it contains
adequate
depth to benefit licensed staff as well. Choose from lesson plans for
12 learning objectives covering:
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Understanding how abuse and misuse occur
v Signs and symptoms
v Over-the-counter medications
v Interactions between alcohol and medications
v Interactions between prescribed medications
v How nicotine and caffeine influence medication
effectiveness
v Psycho social, health and psychological
factors that affect substance abuse and misuse
v Methods of treatment and corrective actions

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Readings, Learning Activities, and Assessments for Nursing Assistants
and Home Health Aides
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