This drug is a relatively new antipsychotic now being used in Canada but has been available in the US for years. You may have seen it advertised on TV
What is Abilify (Aripiprazole)
100
Symptoms of tearfulness, poor appetite, poor sleep, death wish, irritability, agitation, aggression, apathy, sexual disinhibition, chronic pain and so on might be signs of what?
What is depression?
100
Cholinesterase inhibitors are a micracle drug that can stop the progression of dementia?
True or False
What is false. This drugs can be helpful to maintain ADL's, function and slow cognitive decline. They do not stop this process.
100
This is how often levels should be monitored with the use of this class of drugs.
What is every 3 months or with any change in dose? This is to prevent toxicity.
100
An example of a stimulant that may be used to augment antidepressants in treatment resistant depression.
What is Ritalin?
200
The term used to describe the following possible side effects in relation to the use of antipsychotics. Rigidity, drooling, unsteady gait/leaning, tardive dyskinesia, lip smacking, drowsiness.
What is EPS? (Extrapyramidal side effects)
200
It usually takes 4-6 weeks to see benefits from the use of antidepressants.
True or false
What isTrue?. You are unlikely to see benefits immediately.
200
Funding in LTC for these drugs is based on what?
What is the CPS scores and previous trials of other psychiatric medications?
200
Mood stablilizers can be helpful in what way?
What is managing mood symptoms, aggression and disinhibited behaviors?
200
The following interventions (calm environment, routine bed times, warm milk, snacks, low lights, decreased stimulation, natural sunlight in the am) are referred to as good what?
What is good sleep practices/hygiene?
300
This is the safest way to guard against potential side effects from the use of anti-psychotics.
What is starting low and titrating doses upward as needed?
300
All antidepressants can be stopped immediately and do not need to be tapered.
True or false
What is false?. Some antidepressants need to be tapered prior to discontinuing.
300
BPSD stands for what?
What is Behavioral and psychological symptoms in dementia? Cholinesterase inhibitors can be helpful to manage this symptoms.
300
The following symptoms could be signs of what?
Vomiting and diarhhea, stomach pain, anorexia, muscle weakness, lethargy, ataxia, tremor, twitching, seizures, drowsiness and giddiness
What is Lithium toxicity?
300
Stiumulants are often used to do what in the elderly?
What is motivate, energize people to participate in therapy?
400
The name of the tool used in LTC/DAL to establish a baseline and monitor effectiveness of the use of antipsychotics and increase awareness of potential side effects
BSMT stands for what and what is it's purpose?
400
This medication can be appropriate for situational use such as before dental appointments, lab work or bathing.
What is Ativan?
400
Which of the following cholinesterase inhibitors comes in a patch form?
A. Aricept
B. Exelon
C. Reminyl
What is Exelon? This form is helpful for those non-complaint with medications or those experiencing GI side effects.
400
Levels should always be in the therapuetic range when using these medications.
True or false
What is false, levels DO NOT need to be in therapeutic range as long as behaviors are stable?
400
HS sedation medication works best when it is given when the patient asks for it.
True or false
What is false?. HS medication should be given as late as possible.
500
Prn's should only be given in extreme circumstances and not trailled on a regular basis to help manage behaviors not managed by other interventions.
True or false
What is false?. It is appropriate to try a prn at a regularly scheduled time to assess it's effectiveness first prior to asking the MD for a scheduled dose
500
The following can be potential side effects with the use of such drugs as Ativan and Rivotril?
A. Mania
B. Confusion and EPS
C. Increase fall risk, sedation, confusion
C. What are the potential side effects that can occur in the elderly with the use of benzos?
500
This class of drugs does not need to be tapered prior to discontinuing.
True or False
What is false?. This drugs should be tapered prior to discontinuing. If after discontinuing there is a signficant decrease in function, re-consult GMHCS, consider re-starting.
500
This seizure medication is often used for chronic pain.
What is Gabapentin?
500
Morning sedation and balance issues when awakening with the use of HS sedation is called what?