Sleep and the Older Adult: Treatment by Kimberly Posey, AGPCNP-BC, DNP, PhD, GS-C

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The lecture Sleep and the Older Adult: Treatment by Kimberly Posey, AGPCNP-BC, DNP, PhD, GS-C is from the course Hidden BC for Kim Posey.


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  1. Non-pharmacologic interventions, such as cognitive behavioral therapy
  2. Non-benzodiazepine sedatives
  3. Over-the-counter sleep aids like diphenhydramine
  4. Short-acting benzodiazepines
  5. Sedating antipsychotics
  1. Diphenhydramine
  2. Suvorexant
  3. Doxepin
  4. Melatonin
  5. Eszopiclone
  1. Influence of other medications
  2. Frequency of exercise
  3. Duration of daytime naps
  4. Use of herbal supplements
  5. Diet and hydration habits
  1. Document the rationale and ensure that the benefits outweigh the risks
  2. Start with the highest effective dose for immediate symptom relief
  3. Prescribe benzodiazepines for chronic insomnia management
  4. Avoid using any form of documentation to minimize complexity
  5. Prioritize sedating antipsychotics for routine sleep management
  1. Metallic taste and risk of falls
  2. Hypotension and increased frequency of urination
  3. Joint pains and risk of falls
  4. Metallic taste and increased frequency of urination
  5. Hypotension and reduced long-term memory

Author of lecture Sleep and the Older Adult: Treatment

 Kimberly Posey, AGPCNP-BC, DNP, PhD, GS-C

Kimberly Posey, AGPCNP-BC, DNP, PhD, GS-C


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