ModuleDraftMedications
Persona: Pharmacists — stroke medication safety + transitions of care (high-yield)
Pharmacist-focused module: antithrombotics overview, adherence barriers, med reconciliation at discharge, bleeding-risk counseling themes, interaction checks, and escalation when adverse effects occur.
ClinicianClinicianIntermediate25 minClinical (pro)
Educational only
Educational only — medication decisions and monitoring follow local policy and prescriber judgment.
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Severe bleeding, head injury on blood thinners, or suspected acute stroke is an emergency: activate local emergency response immediately. Communicate antithrombotic name, dose, and last known administration time if available.
Key takeaways
- Perform stroke-focused med reconciliation at transitions
- Differentiate antiplatelet vs anticoagulant roles conceptually
- Counsel patients on adherence and safety red flags
- Identify high-level interaction and duplication risks
Core med categories
- Antiplatelets
- Anticoagulants
- Statins
- Antihypertensives
- Diabetes meds as relevant
Transitions of care
- Admission med history
- Discharge med list accuracy
- Duplication avoidance
Adherence support
- Simplify regimen
- Refill planning
- Cost barriers
Safety counseling themes
- Bleeding red flags
- When to call clinician
- OTC/supplement cautions
Interaction/monitoring themes
- High-risk combinations
- Renal/hepatic considerations (concept)
- Follow-up timing
Practice check
What you’ll practice
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