DESCRIPTION
This course provides an overview of medications commonly prescribed for persons with dementia and their impacts. By the end of this course learners will be able to:
- Define dementia
- Explain why medications are sometimes needed to manage symptoms caused by dementia
- State 3 types of commonly prescribed medications for persons with dementia and why they are used
- Describe 3 common side effects of commonly prescribed medications for persons with dementia
- Discuss the risks involved in the use of anti-psychotic or psychotropic medications for persons with dementia.
This course is intended to contribute to caregiver and/or staff training in the categories of Medication Management, Use of Anti-psychotics, and Dementia Care. Learners must pass final quiz with 80% or more; may re-take as often as needed.
Tags: 1.0 CE/Contact Hour, Anti-Psychotics, California Title 22 Regulations, Caregiver Training, Caregivers, Dementia, Medication Management & Dementia Care, Medications, Persons with Dementia, Psychotropic Medications