BPSD Case: Pharmacological Treatment for 86-year-old Male with Dementia
Über den Vortrag
Der Vortrag „BPSD Case: Pharmacological Treatment for 86-year-old Male with Dementia“ von Kimberly Posey, AGPCNP-BC, DNP, PhD, GS-C ist Bestandteil des Kurses „Management of Neurocognitive Conditions in the Older Adult (release in progress)“.
Quiz zum Vortrag
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?
- The behaviors cause significant distress and have not improved with non-pharmacological interventions
- The patient occasionally paces in the evening hours
- The caregiver reports mild anxiety about the patient's condition
- The patient has difficulty remembering recent events
- The patient shows increased confusion in unfamiliar environments
Which medication is most appropriate as initial pharmacological treatment for severe agitation in an 86-year-old patient with Alzheimer's dementia?
- Brexpiprazole at 0.5mg daily
- Lorazepam 0.5mg three times daily
- Diphenhydramine 25mg at bedtime
- Haloperidol 2mg twice daily
- Quetiapine 100mg daily
After initiating pharmacological treatment for agitation in a dementia patient, what is the most appropriate initial monitoring approach?
- Evaluate target behaviors and adverse effects within days and reassess medication need weekly
- Check cognitive function monthly
- Obtain baseline and monthly EKG
- Monitor blood pressure every 3 months
- Assess medication adherence quarterly
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Dozent des Vortrages BPSD Case: Pharmacological Treatment for 86-year-old Male with Dementia
Kimberly Posey, AGPCNP-BC, DNP, PhD, GS-C
Dr. Kim Posey is the Director of Graduate Nursing and an Associate Professor of Professional Practice at Texas Christian University.
She has achieved dual doctoral status, holding both a Ph.D. and a DNP in nursing. She is dual certified as an Advanced Adult Nurse Practitioner and Gerontological Nurse Practitioner and holds a certification in nursing education. As a Gerontological Specialist certified by the Gerontology Nursing Certification Commission she is recognized as an APRN who possesses expert knowledge, experience, and skill in managing the complex health needs of older adults. In addition to this impressive educational background, she maintains active clinical practice with adult and geriatrics patients in the primary care area.
At Lecturio, Dr. Posey teaches Gerontology for the advanced practice nurse.
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