Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 69%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A client with Alzheimer's having increased behavioral issues posing safety concerns.A client with Alzheimer's is having increased behavioral issues that have become a safety concern for the client and others. Which of the following medications will the nurse discuss with the physician for inclusion in the client's care plan?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Correct Answer: B - Antipsychotics
Rationale:
1. Antipsychotics are commonly used to manage behavioral symptoms in Alzheimer's patients, such as aggression and agitation.
2. These medications can help reduce the risk of harm to the client and others by controlling disruptive behaviors.
3. Sedatives (Choice A) may worsen cognitive function and increase the risk of falls in elderly individuals.
4. Cholinesterase inhibitors (Choice C) are used to treat cognitive symptoms in Alzheimer's, not behavioral issues.
5. Serotonin Reuptake inhibitors (Choice D) are primarily used to treat depression and anxiety, not behavioral symptoms in Alzheimer's.
Rationale:
1. Antipsychotics are commonly used to manage behavioral symptoms in Alzheimer's patients, such as aggression and agitation.
2. These medications can help reduce the risk of harm to the client and others by controlling disruptive behaviors.
3. Sedatives (Choice A) may worsen cognitive function and increase the risk of falls in elderly individuals.
4. Cholinesterase inhibitors (Choice C) are used to treat cognitive symptoms in Alzheimer's, not behavioral issues.
5. Serotonin Reuptake inhibitors (Choice D) are primarily used to treat depression and anxiety, not behavioral symptoms in Alzheimer's.