3- Medications In Dementia care

14 Questions | By ParadiseValleyCa | Updated: Mar 21, 2022 | Attempts: 2269

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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