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July 16, 2023

Fact sheets on common medications and conditions in long-term care, for easy reference by clinical staff.

2023 CDC Pneumococcal Vaccine Guidance — updated 8/23

Antibiotic Resistance

Antibiotic Timing

Anticonvulsants 

Antidepressants

Antidiabetics

Antihistamines

Antihyperlipidemics

Antihypertensives

Aspiration

Beers Criteria — updated 5/23

Choking

Chronic Kidney Disease and Affected Medications

Common Infections in I/DD

Controlled Medication Disposal

Constipation

Dehydration

Dialysis and Medication Errors

Dialysis and Drug Administration Guide

Do Not Crush Medicines — updated 8/23

Dose Packs

Drug Diversion

Falls

Fentanyl Patches

Hepatic Encephalopathy

Heat Intolerance

Heat-Related Illnesses

Hypoglycemia

Importance of Monitoring Labs

Inhalers

Insulin – Pens

Insulin – Mixing Compatibility

Insulin – U500 Concentration

Insulin – Comparison Chart — updated 4/23

Insulin Pens vs. Vials

Low Refrigeration Insulin

MDS Section N – DRR at Admission

Medication Expiration Audit

Medication Storage: Non-Insulin Injectables

Medications On Empty Stomach

Medication Timing

Medications With Food

Medications With Shortened Expiration Dates — updated 3/23

Milk of Magnesia

Missed Med Administration

Nutrition in I/DD 

Nutrition in Older Adults — updated 7/23

Order of Administration (Eye Drops and Inhalers) — updated 6/23

Pharmacy Recommendations

Photosensitivity

Polypharmacy

Polypharmacy in I/DD

Proton Pump Inhibitors

Psychiatric Diseases in I/DD

PRN Psychotropics Prescribing Limits

Refrigerator Temperature Log

RSV and Vaccination in Older Adults — updated 8/23

Seizures

Sepsis

Spacer Cleaning

Sunblock

Thyroid Disorders – TFTs

Thyroid Disorders – Hypothyroidism

Warfarin Interactions