An individual with dementia displays expressions or indications of distress. As part of the evaluation when considering the use of an antipsychotic medication, what should the team do?Wait to include the individual and/or their representative in discussions until a decision is made.Refer the individual to a psychiatrist for a full mental health workup.Assess for causes or triggers for the symptoms and address these if possible.Ensure a diagnosis of a serious mental illness is received from the provider.

Mary is receiving antipsychotic medication for dementia-related psychosis because she was combative with other individuals despite other interventions tried by staff. After the last dose reduction, her behavioral symptoms returned. The team has decided that another reduction is clinically contraindicated. What should they do next?Get the provider to diagnose Mary with a mental illness.Stop using nonpharmacological interventions.Discontinue monitoring for adverse drug effects.Document the reason that a reduction would be harmful.

An older adult in a nursing home has been referred to a neuropsychologist for a neuropsychological assessment of their memory and mood to better understand their clinical profile. The request has been made by the treating doctor who is interested to better understand if depression or a neurocognitive disorder may be impacting the client’s symptoms. Based on the information above, which is the primary ethical principle that should be consulted before conducting the assessment at the first meeting this client? Group of answer choicesA.3 Informed consentA.6 Release of information to clientsB.2 Record KeepingB.1 CompetenceC.1 Reputable behaviourC.7 Ethics investigations and concernsC.4 Non-Exploitation

What is an important safety measure for a person on Alzheimer's disease and dementia medications?Monitor for diarrhea or constipation.Monitor for joint pain and muscle soreness.Implement seizure precautions.Monitor for urinary urgency and frequency.

Trevor, aged 38, has bipolar affective disorder (a mental illness). His condition is now stable, and he is living with his long-term girlfriend. Which of the following combinations of professionals should be involved in his care and why? Group of answer choices A psychologist to prescribe antipsychotic medication and evaluate its effectiveness, a mental health social worker to help Trevor and his girlfriend recognize early signs of a psychotic episode so that he can seek help, and a pharmacist to help Trevor adhere to his medication regimen. A psychiatrist to prescribe antipsychotic medication and evaluate its effectiveness, a psychologist to help Trevor and his girlfriend recognize early signs of a psychotic episode so that he can seek help, and a rehabilitation counsellor to assist Trevor to gain and maintain meaningful employment. A registered nurse to prescribe antipsychotic medication and evaluate its effectiveness, a psychologist to help Trevor and his girlfriend recognize early signs of a psychotic episode so that he can seek help, and an occupational therapist to help Trevor develop coping strategies through meaningful everyday activities. A pharmacist to prescribe antipsychotic medication and evaluate its effectiveness, a psychiatrist to help Trevor and his girlfriend recognize early signs of a psychotic episode so that he can seek help and a health services manager to help Trevor navigate through the mental health care system.

Neurocognitive Disorders: Interventions for a Client Who Has Dementia