PROGRAM:

Standing in for CHIP RUTLEDGE, President JIM introduced Dr. Bruce Carlstedt, Prof. Emeritus, Pharmacy Practice at Purdue, whose topic was "Drug Interactions and Other Drug Related Problems". Dr. Bruce Carlstedt In a study of 3005 people, 81% used one prescription. He listed the problems of drug interactions and the potential risks when a patient uses more than 7 medications. There are problems related to adherence and compliance with lists of reasons why both may not be possible. Dr. Carlstedt feels that every patient should know the name of the medications taken; the intended use and action; the route, dosage form, dosage and administration schedule; special directions for the prescription and administration; common side effects; techniques for self monitoring; proper storage and cleaning; interactions; prescription refills; action for a missed dose; and specific information for the drug.

The book he recommends is: Top 100 Drug Interactions 2015: A Guide to Patient Management (Hansten, Top 100 Drug Interactions) by Phillip D. Hansten and John Horn.

THANKS TO THOSE WHO HELP WITH
MEETING FUNCTIONS:
 Money Collector:  CHRISTA KECK and JACK KELLEY;  Greeters:  BILL HATFIELD and LETA KELLEY; Invocation:  JO WADE; Piano:  RAY PEETERS;  Song Leader:  CORKY MITCHELL.  50/50 Raffle:  CECIL BLIGNAUT and CELE FREEMAN.  Help with attendance and facilitating a smooth meeting:  JO WADE.  Webmaster:  LARRY HUGGINS.


THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK:
There are two rules for success:  (1) never reveal everything you know, and (2) I’m not revealing the second rule. - Unknown
JANE'S CORNER:
Highlights from the Club Board meeting:
•    The Centennial Celebration committee has reserved a suite at Homewood Suites for RI President Ravindran.   
•    Authorization was given to Jim Klusman to send a memorandum regarding the District Budget to the District Governor and the District Governor Elect.
•    The Board will meet with RI President Ravindran while he is here on April 30, 2016.
•    Dues statements have been delayed due to technological challenges.
•    There was discussion on ways to make new members feel welcome and included.

There is a nice article about JERRY COLE receiving congratulations from President Mitch Daniels.  
http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday/releases/2015/Q4/daniels-congratulates-90-year-old-purdue-graduate.html