Highblood pressure, or hypertension, is a risk factor forcognitive declineand dementia inolder adults. Nearly half of American adults have elevated blood pressure. Treatinghigh blood pressurewith blood pressure-lowering medicines reduced the cases of mild cognitive impairment by 19% in one large trial...
-mild EPS (tremors) -elevated prolactin levels -sexual dysfunction Atypical Antipsychotic (second/third generation) Contraindications: -not for pregnant or breastfeeding -not for clients with dementia -use cautiously in cardiovascular, seizures, or diabetes pts ...
Antipsychotics (atypical and typical) are not approved for the treatment of older adults with dementia-related psychosis. The FDA issued ablack box warningfor this population due to an increased risk of death mostly due to pneumonia and cardiovascular events. ...