Course Code: REL-PAC-0-MDEM
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2024
Learning Objectives:
Discuss age-related concerns as they relate to medications.
Recognize common terms used in medication services.
Identify the difference between a side effect and an adverse drug reaction.
Discuss important safety measure to observe when caring for people who take medications.
Recognize medications that are used to treat the symptoms of Alzheimer’s and dementia with the accompanying side effects and potential reactions.
List the six rights of medication service.
Discuss strategies for reducing the use of antipsychotic medications.
Discuss gradual dose reduction.
Outline:
Course Description
Course Objectives
Checkpoints
Introduction
Different Effects with the Elderly
Different Effects: Biotransformation
Assisting with Medications
Common Terms
What is a Medication?
Prescription and OTC Medications
Brand & Generic Names
Brand Versus Generic
Identifying Brand & Generic Names
Controlled Substances
Checkpoint 1
Medications and Dementia
Medications Slow the Progression
Medication Safety: Everyone’s Responsibility
Medication Safety: Who
Medication Safety: Diligence
Medication Safety: Accuracy
Medication Safety: Duration
Medication Safety: Adverse Effects
The Six Rights of Medication Service
Checkpoint 2
Adverse Drug Reactions
Multiple Medications
Prescription and Over-the-Counter Medications
Medications Can Build Up
Side Effects and Interactions
Providers Weigh the Benefits & Risks
Monitoring
Medications with Side Effects that Mimic Dementia Symptoms
Medications with Dementia-Like Symptoms: Review
Medication Reviews
Checkpoint 3
Signs a Person is in Distress
Pain in Dementia
Methods of Communication
Communication: Verbal Behavior
Communication: Nonverbal Behavior
Behavior Communicates Discomfort
Pain Often Denied by Older Adults
Video: Recognizing Pain
Medication Side Effects
High-Risk Medications
Identifying Side Effects
Changes When a Person Begins New Medications
Consider Symptoms to be Side Effects
Checkpoint 4
Adverse Effect or Normal Aging?
Life-Threatening Adverse Effects: Medical Emergency
Checkpoint 5
Medications for Dementia
Cholinesterase Inhibitors
Compounding Disorders
Antidepressants
Antidepressant Side Effects
Anti-Anxiety Medications
Anti-Anxiety Medication Side Effects
Important Alternative: Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
Antipsychotics
Antipsychotic Medications: Original and New
Antipsychotic Medications: Serious Negative Effects
Antipsychotics: Minimize Use
Alternatives to Using Medications
Reducing Antipsychotic Medication Use
Gradual Dose Reduction
Gradual Dose Reduction: Manage Symptoms
Gradual Dose Reduction: Nonmedication Interventions
Checkpoint 6
Right to Refuse
Document Refusal
Conclusion
Instructor: Cynthia McDaniel, MSN, RN
Cynthia McDaniel MSN RN, is a nurse and administrative consultant in long term care. She is the CEO of ElderWise Inc, a senior living consulting and education group. Cynthia has worked as a nurse consultant for the States of Oregon and Washington, a geriatric care manager, a regional director of clinical operations for a senior living company, and an assistant professor at Oregon Health & Science University School of Nursing. Her research in assisted living focused on the characteristics of residents in assisted living communities and the role of the nurse in assisted living. Cynthia holds a Master's of Science in Nursing from Gonzaga University in nursing education. She is a Fellow of the Sigma Theta Tau/John A. Hartford Foundation Geriatric Nursing Leadership Academy.
Instructor: Holly Carlson, MS, RN, CCRN
Holly Carlson, MS, RN, CCRN, was a subject matter expert for Relias. She has 25 years of healthcare experience in both acute and post-acute healthcare environments. Her experience includes leadership and management across the healthcare spectrum. She has owned and operated an assisted living business. Carlson's clinical practice includes acute care, long-term acute care, home health and hospice. Carlson has served for over a decade in various board positions for State Nursing Associations, including president. She has been a nurse planner for multiple continuing education events and has experience as a leader in the design and implementation of an ANCC-CNE accredited approver unit for a multi-state nursing consortium. Carlson is certified as Critical Care Registered Nurse.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Administrators; in the following settings: Post-Acute Care.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.