Nurse's Letter

September 2017 Issue

Be Aware of When Held Meds Can Cause Withdrawal Symptoms

You’ll hear about meds that should NOT be abruptly stopped...due to a trend in withdrawal-related adverse events during transitions of care...

Resources

Chart: Common Medications to Avoid Abruptly Stopping

Know When to Check a Med Level in Patients Taking Antiseizure Meds

Questions will come up about monitoring patients on antiepileptics...

Help Patients Safely Continue Parkinson’s Meds in the Hospital

Med errors occur in about 70% of hospitalized Parkinson’s patients...

Know How to Handle MRIs, Med Administration, and Cellulitis With Tattoos

We’re getting questions about how to prevent or treat complications related to tattoos...

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September 2017 Issue

Be Aware of When Held Meds Can Cause Withdrawal Symptoms

Resources

Know When to Check a Med Level in Patients Taking Antiseizure Meds

Help Patients Safely Continue Parkinson’s Meds in the Hospital

Know How to Handle MRIs, Med Administration, and Cellulitis With Tattoos

Editor's Picks

Meds That Can Increase Blood Pressure

Medical Marijuana

Overview of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

Popular Charts

Med Updates

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Popular Patient Education Handouts

Popular Practice Toolboxes

September 2017 Issue

Be Aware of When Held Meds Can Cause Withdrawal Symptoms

Resources

Know When to Check a Med Level in Patients Taking Antiseizure Meds

Help Patients Safely Continue Parkinson’s Meds in the Hospital

Know How to Handle MRIs, Med Administration, and Cellulitis With Tattoos

Editor's Picks

Meds That Can Increase Blood Pressure Medical Marijuana Overview of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

Popular Charts

Med Updates

Webinars

Popular Patient Education Handouts

Popular Practice Toolboxes

Meds That Can Increase Blood Pressure

Medical Marijuana

Overview of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease