dementia clinical

Question 1

what are the psychological symptoms associated with dementia

Answer 1

anxiety
depression
hallucinations
delusions

Question 2

what are the behavioural symptoms associated with dementia

Answer 2

physical aggression
screaming
wandering
inappropriate behaviour
swearing
sexual disinhibition

Question 3

what are the early stages of behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia

Answer 3

anxiety and depression

Question 4

what are the moderate stages of behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia

Answer 4

physical aggression
sexual disinhibition
screaming
swearing
hallucinations and delusions
wandering
paranoia

Question 5

what are the moderate stages of behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia

Answer 5

no swearing/wandering/physical aggression
depression
screaming
suspiciousness
delusions

Question 6

what are some other diagnosis for behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia

Answer 6

lack of ability to communicate
hunger/thirst
stress
pain
medication induced
hypoxia

Question 7

what are the management steps for behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia

Answer 7

1. non-drug intervention
2. psychiatric drug treatment
3. monitoring