Common Meds seen in LTC facilities

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by RNFinally12
Feb 20, '13   Views: 1,609   Comments: 4

  1. 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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  3. by Silverdragon102
    Feb 21, '13
    I know I am in Canada but common LTC drugs I see are

    metoprolol
    furosemide
    risperidone (risperdal)
    Trazadone
  4. by RNFinally12
    Feb 22, '13
    Thank you Silverdragon102..
  5. by CapeCodMermaid
    Feb 23, '13
    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.
  6. by RNFinally12
    Feb 23, '13
    Thank you Capecodmermaid,Unfortunately my facility does not have anything on computers. I will definitely download an app.

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