Pharmacologic Management of Neuropsychiatric Symptoms in Dementia

Iowa Geriatric Education Center GeriaCast

Dr. Carnahan will discuss: medications that may help in the management of or otherwise influence neuropsychiatric symptoms of dementia; how to determine whether an antipsychotic is appropriate for a person with dementia; how to select an antipsychotic for a person with dementia based on efficacy, side effects, and the person's comorbidities; and how to monitor for antipsychotic side effects.