[Expert Solution]: Adverse Effects • Tolerance vs dependence…

Adverse Effects • Tolerance vs dependence • Allergic Responses o Mild allergy o Anaphylaxis (What are the signs & symptoms?) • Stevens Johnson Syndrome • Bone Marrow Suppression (What cell types are affected? What are the signs and symptoms?) • Nephrotoxicity (What is it? What groups of drugs are nephrotoxic?) • Cardiotoxicity Torsade de Pointes • Drug Interactions Examples of common drug-food interactions Medication Errors (What are common causes? What are some prevention strategies?) Medication Adherence (What factors limit adherence?) Geriatric Pharmacology • Physiological changes of the elderly • Groups of medications to avoid in the elderly (i.e., Beers criteria) • Polypharmacy Herbal Supplements – Focus on the indications and contraindications • Aloe • Black cohosh (How does it work?) • Cannabis • Echinacea • Feverfew • Garlic • Ginger • Gingko Biloba (How does it work?) • Ginseng • Glucosamine • Kava • Omega-3 Fatty Acids • Saw Palmetto • St John’s wort • Valerian