Dementia Training Certification Dementia Training Pharmacological & Non-Pharmacological Interventions

Question 1

Which class of medications is most commonly prescribed to manage cognitive symptoms in Alzheimer's disease?

Accepted Answer

Cholinesterase inhibitors

Answer

Cholinesterase inhibitors such as donepezil, rivastigmine, and galantamine are the primary pharmacological treatment for cognitive symptoms in Alzheimer's disease.

Question 2

Memantine is approved by the FDA to treat which stage(s) of Alzheimer's disease?

Accepted Answer

Moderate to severe

Answer

Memantine (an NMDA receptor antagonist) is FDA-approved for moderate-to-severe Alzheimer's disease.

Question 3

Which non-pharmacological intervention has strong evidence for reducing agitation in dementia patients?

Accepted Answer

Music therapy

Answer

Music therapy, particularly personalized music, has strong evidence for reducing agitation and improving mood in people with dementia.

Question 4

What is a key concern when using antipsychotic medications in elderly patients with dementia?

Accepted Answer

Increased stroke and mortality risk

Answer

Antipsychotics carry an FDA black-box warning for elderly dementia patients due to significantly increased risk of stroke and all-cause mortality.

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of a sensory-based non-pharmacological intervention for dementia?

Accepted Answer

Aromatherapy

Answer

Aromatherapy uses scents like lavender or lemon balm to reduce anxiety and improve sleep in people with dementia.

Dementia Training Certification Practice Test

Dementia Training Certification Practice Test

Dementia Training Certification Dementia Training Pharmacological & Non-Pharmacological Interventions