Sleep and the Older Adult: Treatment
About the Lecture
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.
Included Quiz Questions
What is the first-line approach for managing sleep disturbances in older adults?
- Non-pharmacologic interventions, such as cognitive behavioral therapy
- Non-benzodiazepine sedatives
- Over-the-counter sleep aids like diphenhydramine
- Short-acting benzodiazepines
- Sedating antipsychotics
Which of the following is a contraindicated medication for managing sleep disturbances in older adults due to risks of cognitive impairment, falls, and urinary retention?
- Diphenhydramine
- Suvorexant
- Doxepin
- Melatonin
- Eszopiclone
What key factor should be assessed first when managing sleep disturbances in older adults?
- Influence of other medications
- Frequency of exercise
- Duration of daytime naps
- Use of herbal supplements
- Diet and hydration habits
When prescribing sleep medications to older adults, which guideline should a provider follow?
- Document the rationale and ensure that the benefits outweigh the risks
- Start with the highest effective dose for immediate symptom relief
- Prescribe benzodiazepines for chronic insomnia management
- Avoid using any form of documentation to minimize complexity
- Prioritize sedating antipsychotics for routine sleep management
What is a potential side effect of the "Z-drug" eszopiclone in older adults that providers should discuss with patients?
- Metallic taste and risk of falls
- Hypotension and increased frequency of urination
- Joint pains and risk of falls
- Metallic taste and increased frequency of urination
- Hypotension and reduced long-term memory
Author of lecture Sleep and the Older Adult: Treatment
Kimberly Posey, AGPCNP-BC, DNP, PhD, GS-C
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