BPSD: Overview of Pharmacological Treatments
Über den Vortrag
Der Vortrag „BPSD: Overview of Pharmacological Treatments“ von Kimberly Posey, AGPCNP-BC, DNP, PhD, GS-C ist Bestandteil des Kurses „Management of Neurocognitive Conditions in the Older Adult“.
Quiz zum Vortrag
Which clinical finding best indicates the need to consider adding medication to non-pharmacological interventions in dementia care?
- Persistent self-harm despite environmental modifications
- Occasional episodes of mild confusion
- Normal age-related memory changes
- Temporary periods of restlessness
- Brief moments of social withdrawal
Which medication class is considered first-line treatment for depression and agitation in dementia patients?
- SSRIs
- Antipsychotics
- Anti-androgens
- Stimulants
- Tricyclic antidepressants
Before starting medications for a dementia patient who shows repetitive behaviors, what should be implemented first?
- Environmental modifications and engaging activities
- Structured physical therapy three times daily
- Specialized cognitive behavioral counseling
- Regular consultations with pain specialists
- Scheduled socialization with other residents
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Dozent des Vortrages BPSD: Overview of Pharmacological Treatments
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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