How do you implement antipsychotics in the management of agitation in Alzheimer’s patients?
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The answer to how you implement antipsychotic medication in the management of agitation in a patient with Alzheimer's dementia involves several steps, outlined here:
Ensure the agitation is not related to an acute medical condition and/or delirium. In this case, it is important to treat the underly...
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As a child psychiatrist, I do not treat older adul...
Obtaining a careful history is essential. Caregive...
I agree with the above answer and comments. I woul...