BPSD: Practical Insights on Specific Medications
Über den Vortrag
Der Vortrag „BPSD: Practical Insights on Specific Medications“ 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
Which of the following antidepressants would be most appropriate as a first-line agent for an 82-year-old patient with newly diagnosed depression?
- Sertraline
- Fluoxetine
- Paroxetine
- Bupropion
- Amitriptyline
A 75-year-old patient is prescribed citalopram 30mg daily for depression. What is the most important immediate safety concern that needs to be addressed?
- The dose exceeds the recommended maximum of 20mg for elderly patients due to QT prolongation risk.
- The patient needs baseline liver function tests before starting therapy.
- The medication should be taken with food to prevent GI upset.
- A therapeutic drug level should be obtained after one week.
- The dose should be increased gradually over 4 weeks.
Which antidepressant would be most appropriate for an elderly patient with depression who also presents with significant weight loss and insomnia?
- Mirtazapine
- Sertraline
- Citalopram
- Paroxetine
- Fluoxetine
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Dozent des Vortrages BPSD: Practical Insights on Specific Medications
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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