3- Medications In Dementia care

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  • 1. 
    Medications should not be the preferred choice of managing behaviors.
    • A. 

      True

    • B. 

      False

  • 2. 
    One type of medication is used for treating the disease that causes dementia, another is for managing the behaviors that may be caused by dementia
    • A. 

      True

    • B. 

      False

  • 3. 
    What is the desease that most commonly causes dementia?
    • A. 

      Parkinson's Disease

    • B. 

      Pneumonia

    • C. 

      Alzheimer's Disease

  • 4. 
    The use of properly prescribed medications can cure dementia.
    • A. 

      True

    • B. 

      False

  • 5. 
    Which of the following side effects may be caused by anti anxiety medications:
    • A. 

      Increased tolerance to the medication

    • B. 

      Resident becomes sleepy/sedated

    • C. 

      A & b

  • 6. 
    The physician should be notified when a resident exhibits side effects of a medication
    • A. 

      True

    • B. 

      False

  • 7. 
    Which steps should you follow when managing side effects of medications:
    • A. 

      Be aware of them

    • B. 

      Monitor/get to know the resident

    • C. 

      Communicate with staff and the physician following facility protocol

    • D. 

      Communicate with the family following facility protocol

    • E. 

      Document following facility protocol

    • F. 

      Follow through with the physician's orders

    • G. 

      All of the above

  • 8. 
    By monitoring and getting to know the resident, you will:
    • A. 

      Be able to recognize unusual behaviors that may be caused by medication

    • B. 

      Be able to choose when to or not to give a medication

  • 9. 
    Orthostatic Hypotension is the:
    • A. 

      Raising of blood pressure when standing up

    • B. 

      Lowering of blood pressure when standing up

  • 10. 
    Orthostatic Hypotension may put the resdent at rist for:
    • A. 

      Sweating profusely

    • B. 

      Falling

    • C. 

      Yelling

  • 11. 
    Psychotropic medications:
    • A. 

      Take effect and show positive results within minutes of the resident taking the medication

    • B. 

      May take time to take effect and show any results

  • 12. 
    Because a resident's physician ordered medications are important to his health and well being, if a resident refuses to take a prescribed medication, you should:
    • A. 

      Summon another caregiver to help you place the medication in the resident's mouth

    • B. 

      Do not worry as the resident will most likely take the next dose

    • C. 

      None of the above

  • 13. 
    Communication between you and your facility staff regarding a residents' unusual behavior is:
    • A. 

      Important because the resident's unusual behavior may be the result of a medical problem which they may not be able to communicate

    • B. 

      Not necessary because the physician has examined the resident recently

    • C. 

      Important because the resident's unusual behavior may be the result of a side effect of a new medication

    • D. 

      A & c

  • 14. 
    Proper hydration is important for all residents, particularly those taking medications to manage behaviors.
    • A. 

      True

    • B. 

      False

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