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.

A family member who is the caregiver for a patient with Moderate Alzheimer’s disease (Middle Stage) asks for advice on safety measures that can be taken to keep the patient safe due to wandering. Which option below is NOT an appropriate safety measure for the caregiver to take? aDisplay signs throughout the house to identify the rooms bConsider a GPS tracking device system for the patient cEncourage social interaction by taking the patient to a shopping mall dObscure assess to exit doors and windows

What is one safety measure to take that will prevent head injury in later stages of dementia?Never leaving the person living with dementia’s sideGiving the person living with dementia a walkerSeat the person at a table and use Hand-under-Hand™ for transitions and movement

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.

Which medication classification has a black box warning for use in people with Alzheimer's disease?AntianxietyAntidiarrhealsAntipsychoticsAnti-inflammatory

Which is an important tip to follow when toileting a person with Alzheimer's disease?Keeping the door to the bathroom closedLimiting daily fluid intakeProviding easy-to-remove clothingStanding over them while toileting