Berryman Sandra N, Jennings Joy, Ragsdale Sue, Lofton Tiffany, Huff Debbie Cooley, Rooker Janet Smith
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Nursing, Little Rock, AR, USA.
Medsurg Nurs. 2012 May-Jun;21(3):129-32; quiz 133.
Nurses can decrease the risk of adverse drug problems with medication review and prompt interventions. The Beers Criteria lists medications to avoid using among elderly clients. The origin of the Beers Criteria, its 2002 modification, and application in acute care settings are explained.
