The lecture BPSD Case: Pharmacological Treatment for 86-year-old Male with Dementia by Kimberly Posey, AGPCNP-BC, DNP, PhD, GS-C is from the course Management of Neurocognitive Conditions in the Older Adult (release in progress).
An 82-year-old patient with moderate Alzheimer's disease exhibits agitation and aggressive behavior. Which clinical feature would most strongly indicate the need for pharmacological intervention?
Which medication is most appropriate as initial pharmacological treatment for severe agitation in an 86-year-old patient with Alzheimer's dementia?
After initiating pharmacological treatment for agitation in a dementia patient, what is the most appropriate initial monitoring approach?
5 Stars |
|
5 |
4 Stars |
|
0 |
3 Stars |
|
0 |
2 Stars |
|
0 |
1 Star |
|
0 |