DESCRIPTION
This course explores commonly prescribed medications for persons with dementia, including symptom management, psychotropic medication use, and medication safety considerations.
Course Objectives
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 three types of commonly prescribed medications for persons with dementia and why they are used.
- Describe three 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.
Continuing Education Credits
This program has been approved for Continuing Education for 1.5 CE/Contact Hours by NAB/NCERS—Approval # 20270327-1.50-A119419-DL. This course applies to the following professions:
- Nursing Home Administrators (all states)
- Residential Care/Assisted Living Administrators (most states)
Course Details
Learners must pass final quiz with 80% or more; may re-take as often as needed.
Tags: 1.5 CE/Contact Hours, All States, Anti-Psychotics, Dementia, Medication Management & Dementia Care, Medications, NAB/NCERs Approved, Nursing Home Administrators, Persons with Dementia, RCFE Administrators