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Should the elderly take multivitamins?
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Peterson, GM and Naunton, M and Fitzmaurice, KD, Should the elderly take multivitamins?, Australian Pharmacist, 22, (5) pp. 49-51. ISSN 0728-4632 (2003) [Professional, Non Refereed Article]
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Abstract
A pharmacist was performing a
Home Medicines Review for an
80-year-old woman, who lived
alone. The lady had a past medical history of
ischaemic heart disease, hypertension, and
rheumatoid arthritis. Her prescribed
medications were as follows: aspirin 100mg
mane, diltiazem SR 180mg mane,
indapamide SR 1.5mg mane, rofecoxib
25mg mane, paracetamol prn, isosorbide
mononitrate 60mg each morning, and a
glyceryl trinitrate spray for use when
required. She was thin and her weight was
noted to be only 42kg. Upon questioning, it
appeared that her nutritional intake might
be less than ideal. In addition, she had a low
dietary intake of calcium and was
essentially housebound. Among other
suggestions, the pharmacist indicated that
the patient could benefit from a
multivitamin preparation and 1000 IU of
vitamin D (ergocalciferol} daily. Does this
seem a reasonable suggestion?
Item Details
Item Type: | Professional, Non Refereed Article |
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Keywords: | elderly, multivitamins, pharmacist |
Research Division: | Health Sciences |
Research Group: | Health services and systems |
Research Field: | Health services and systems not elsewhere classified |
Objective Division: | Health |
Objective Group: | Specific population health (excl. Indigenous health) |
Objective Field: | Health related to ageing |
UTAS Author: | Peterson, GM (Professor Gregory Peterson) |
UTAS Author: | Naunton, M (Dr Mark Naunton) |
UTAS Author: | Fitzmaurice, KD (Ms Kimbra Fitzmaurice) |
ID Code: | 29986 |
Year Published: | 2003 |
Deposited By: | Pharmacy |
Deposited On: | 2004-10-07 |
Last Modified: | 2012-10-17 |
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