Common Meds seen in LTC facilities

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  1. by Feb 20
    I will be starting a new job in LTC. I want to familiarize myself with meds that are commonly used in this type of setting. Does anyone have any helpful tips.Thank you!
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    Feb 21 by
    I know I am in Canada but common LTC drugs I see are

    metoprolol
    furosemide
    risperidone (risperdal)
    Trazadone
  5. Feb 22 by
    Thank you Silverdragon102..
  6. Feb 23 by
    There are hundreds of meds used in LTC. All sorts of antibiotcs, anticoagulants,anxiolytics, sedatives, antidepressants, antipsychotics. Get yourself a good app for your phone or make sure your facility has good reference books or a good EMAR system with built in references.
  7. Feb 23 by
    Thank you Capecodmermaid,Unfortunately my facility does not have anything on computers. I will definitely download an app.