Managing dementia-related behavior in the community.
Inappropriate use or insufficient monitoring of psychotropic agents can have deleterious effects in dementia patients. HCFA regulations serve as a useful guide to the appropriate use of psychotropic agents for dementia patients in the community. A sizeable portion of caregivers are not trained to correctly identify the adverse effects of psychotropic agents. Acting in an advisory role, the pharmacist is a key member of the patient management team.
Mort
J R
JR
College of Pharmacy, South Dakota State University, Brookings, USA.
Tasler
M K
MK
D014151:Anti-Anxiety Agents / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014150:Antipsychotic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D017028:Caregivers; D014487:Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, U.S. / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D003704:Dementia / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D010348:Patient Care Team; D010595:Pharmacists; D014481:United States
D014151:Anti-Anxiety Agents; D014150:Antipsychotic Agents