Keywords

antiviral medications, geriatrics, herpes zoster, postherpetic neuralgia, shingles

 

Authors

  1. Beuscher, Linda PhD, GNP-BC
  2. Reeves, Geri PhD, APRN, FNP-BC
  3. Harrell, Debbie MS, PhD

Abstract

Abstract: NPs must be aware of special prescribing considerations for medication safety when managing the care of older adults with herpes zoster. Age-related physiologic changes of the body impact the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of antiviral and pain medications and can lead to potential adverse events.