Medications Commonly Prescribed for Persons with Dementia

Medications Commonly Prescribed for Persons with Dementia is organized by CareerSmart Learning.,,This Course will be updated or discontinued on or before: July 31, 2023.,,Description:,This course provides an overview of medications commonly prescribed for persons with dementia and their impacts. 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 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, and,• Discuss the risks involved in the use of anti-psychotic or psychotropic medications for persons with dementia.,,Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.