True
False
True
False
Parkinson's Disease
Pneumonia
Alzheimer's Disease
True
False
Increased tolerance to the medication
Resident becomes sleepy/sedated
A & b
True
False
Be aware of them
Monitor/get to know the resident
Communicate with staff and the physician following facility protocol
Communicate with the family following facility protocol
Document following facility protocol
Follow through with the physician's orders
All of the above
Be able to recognize unusual behaviors that may be caused by medication
Be able to choose when to or not to give a medication
Raising of blood pressure when standing up
Lowering of blood pressure when standing up
Sweating profusely
Falling
Yelling
Take effect and show positive results within minutes of the resident taking the medication
May take time to take effect and show any results
Summon another caregiver to help you place the medication in the resident's mouth
Do not worry as the resident will most likely take the next dose
None of the above
Important because the resident's unusual behavior may be the result of a medical problem which they may not be able to communicate
Not necessary because the physician has examined the resident recently
Important because the resident's unusual behavior may be the result of a side effect of a new medication
A & c
True
False
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