DESCRIPTION
This course provides an overview of medications commonly prescribed for persons with dementia and their impacts.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, the learner 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.
Course Details
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.
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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