Question

1. 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. 7. jack has dementia and becomes combative with staff every time they try to assist him with his shower. they are requesting that he be started on an antipsychotic medication. what is the next step the team should take? call his provider and ask for an order for a low dose of antipsychotic medication ask jack or his representative if they would be agreeable to the medication talk to jack and his representative about his preferences for bathing such as time, frequency, and method tell staff to talk to jack about the importance of being clean and keep trying to give him showers 8. what should happen after an individual is started on a new psychotropic medication? the dose should be increased until the maximum daily dose is achieved nonpharmacological interventions should be continued as part of the care plan a dose reduction should occur within 30 days of the start of the medication staff should stop documenting the signs and symptoms that led to medication use 9. mr. sanchez is admitted to your facility on an antianxiety medication. under f605, within the first year, your facility must attempt a dose reduction how often? every quarter annually in two separate quarters with at least 1 month between attempts every 6 months with at least 1 month between attempts

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(6) C. Assess for causes or triggers for the symptoms and address these if possible
(7) C. Talk to Jack and his representative about his preferences for bathing such as time, frequency, and method
(8) B. Nonpharmacological interventions should be continued as part of the care plan
(9) C. In two separate quarters with at least 1 month between attempts