title: Drug-related problems in older adults.
abstract: Older adults are extremely vulnerable to medication misadventures. By conducting thorough medication reviews, pharmacists can identify drug-related problems and recommend targeted interventions. Pharmacists can provide medication consulting for older adults in virtually all practice settings, including community pharmacies, nursing facilities, and hospitals.
authors.affiliation: University of Iowa College of Pharmacy, Iowa City, USA.
authors.forename: Randal P
authors.initials: RP
authors.lastname: McDonough
authors.forename: James W
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Cooper
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000075202:Contraindications; D004347:Drug Interactions; D005260:Female; D005853:Geriatrics; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008508:Medication Errors / Q000517:prevention & control*; D004364:Pharmaceutical Preparations; D010593:Pharmaceutical Services; D019338:Polypharmacy
chemical_list: D004364:Pharmaceutical Preparations