NAPLEX (North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination) Practice Exam

Which of the following is a geriatric reference?

1. AGS Beers Criteria

2. ASHP

3. Geriatric dosage handbook

4. All of the above

The correct answer is: All of the above

The correct answer is D, "All of the above." The AGS Beers Criteria, developed by the American Geriatrics Society (AGS), are guidelines for healthcare professionals about the safe use of medications in older adults. The Beers Criteria highlight medications that may be inappropriate or have increased risk factors when used in the elderly population. The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) provides resources and guidelines for pharmacists, including those working with geriatric patients. Their publications and recommendations often include information specific to the care of older adults. The Geriatric Dosage Handbook is a comprehensive reference material specifically tailored to provide dosage information for medications commonly used in the elderly population. It includes dosing recommendations based on age, renal function, hepatic function, and other factors relevant to geriatric patients. Therefore, all three options are indeed geriatric references and resources that pharmacists can utilize when caring for older adult patients.