Interventions and Assessment for BPSD: Practical Guide
About the Lecture
The lecture Interventions and Assessment for BPSD: Practical Guide by Kimberly Posey, AGPCNP-BC, DNP, PhD, GS-C is from the course Management of Neurocognitive Conditions in the Older Adult (release in progress).
Included Quiz Questions
What percentage of dementia patients experience pain that may contribute to behavioral symptoms?
- 46-56%
- 25-35%
- 62-72%
- 13-23%
- 81-91%
Which medication change can cause significant worsening of baseline behavior in dementia patients?
- A single dose of a benzodiazepine
- Vitamin supplements
- Probiotics
- Topical medications
- Herbal remedies
In managing BPSD, what is the recommended sequence of interventions?
- Rule out delirium and medical causes, assess comfort, try non-pharmacological interventions before medications
- Start antipsychotics immediately, then assess other causes
- Begin with restraints, then evaluate medical causes
- Start pain medication first, then assess other symptoms
- Immediately transfer to a higher level of care
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Author of lecture Interventions and Assessment for BPSD: Practical Guide
Kimberly Posey, AGPCNP-BC, DNP, PhD, GS-C
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