It may offer reduced memory loss and a reduction in hallucinations. Medication can have a calming effect and helps enable sleep. It can help reduce the likeliness of the person concerned to worry and reduce their pain. Along with this, medication can also reduce aggression and restlessness. Some of the negative effects are things such as nausea and stomach pains, restlessness and tiredness.
Unit 14 – Understand the administration of medication to individuals with dementia using a person centred approach. 1. Outline the most common medications used to treat symptoms of dementia and describe how they affect individuals with dementia. The residents with dementia in the home that I work in take a variety of medication to relief dementia symptoms. The most common of the medications is Memamtine.
Unit 4222-616 Administer medication to individuals and monitor the effects (ASM 3) Outcome 1: Understand legislation, policy and procedures relevant to administration of medication. 1.1) Legislation – The Medicines Act Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations The Health and Safety at Work Act The Misuse of Drugs Act The Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody) Regulations Health and Social Care Act Essential Standards Data Protection Act Hazardous Waste Regulations. Outcome 2: Know about common types of medication and their use 2.1) The common types of medication are Analgesics e.g. paracetamol, antibiotics e.g. amoxicillin, antidepressants e.g.
1.1 OUTLINE THE MOST COMMON MEDICATIONS USED TO TREAT SYMPTOMS OF DEMENTIA • Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors (Donopezil, Rivastigamine, Galantamine) – they are licenced to treat mild to moderate cases of Alzheimer’s disease and can be used in some cases of Levi-Body’s dementia. They are particularly effective in treating halucinations • Memantine hydrochloride – works by blocking the effect of a chemical in the brain and is normally used for severe cases of Alzheimer’s disease • Antipsychotics (Haloperidol, Quetiapine, Risperidone) – these are the medicines to treat aggression and agitation in dementia patients • Antidepressants (Citalopram, Sertraline) – they treat depression and anxieties that are not uncommon symptoms for patients with dementia • Analgesic medications (Paracetamol, Codeine, Morphine) – they are used commonly to treat pain (or possible pain) in dementia patients showing signs of anxiety, agitation and challenging behaviour • Antibiotics – used to treat any possible viral, bacterial or fungal infections 1.2 DESCRIBE HOW COMMONLY USED MEDICATIONS AFFECT INDIVIDUALS WITH DEMENTIA Every medication has usually two possible effects – positive and negative. Positive effects treat the illness or symptoms that the medication is licenced and prescribed for. Negative effects are the ‘side effects’ which can occur while taking the medication. The side effects are always stated on the leaflet that comes with the medication or can be found in BNF.
The negative side of sensory loss is that they may find it hard to feed themselves, dressing themselves and that their mobility may deteariate. Also, hobbies and interests can have a negative impact on their lives. Some people may also feel alone and scared due to sensory loss. There is support for the deaf and blind to give them a better outlook on life. 1.4 Steps that can be taken to overcome the negative factors could be that you make sure all areas are clear of obstacles so therefore an individual with eye sight impairment might fall over or fall into.
Ritalin helps people focus and relax by regulating and calming the central nervous system allowing people with ADHD and ADD the ability to focus and have better impulse control. For people with narcolepsy it allows them to stay up longer so they don’t fall asleep as frequently and regulates their sleeping
Anti-depressants may be advised if depression is suspected. Depression is common in people with dementia and may be overlooked. Sleeping tablets are sometimes needed if difficulty sleeping is a persistent problem. 1.3 Outline the risks and benefits of antipsychotic medication for individuals with dementia Antipsychotics The use of using antipsychotic medicines can help treat aggression and agitation, which could also * aid better sleep, * being more cooperative, * being able to participate in daily living tasks, * able to make own decisions Possible side effects of antipsychotics can include: • drowsiness • shaking • trembling • muscle twitches • spasms • weight gain • blurred vision • constipation • lack of sex drive • dry mouth However, they are used with caution and usually for short periods because they can: * increase the risk of a person experiencing cardiovascular diseases, such as stroke or heart attack * make other symptoms of dementia worse and cause drowsiness. If antipsychotics are used, they will be
2 Know about common types of medication and their use 2.1 Describe common types of medication including their effects and potential side effects Common types of medication are: • Antibiotics – these treat infection – side effects are diarrhoea, bloating, sickness, indigestion and abdominal pain. • Antidepressants – treats depression or other mental health problems – side effects are blurred vision, diarrhoea, dizziness, loss of appetite, sweating sickness and feeling agitated • Analegsics – used to relive pain – side effects are sickness, nausea, dry mouth and drowsiness 2.2 Identify medication which demands the measurement of
Assignment 102 Understand the administration of medicines to individuals with dementia using a person-centred approach (Unit 102) Task A 1. Investigate medicines commonly used to treat dementia. There are four main treatment medicines as below Reminyl (galantamine) used to treat mild, moderate and severe dementia; this can be taken in a tablet or oral solution form. Aricept (donepezil) used to treat mild to moderate dementia; this can be taken in a tablet or oral solution form. Exelon (rivastigmine) used to treat moderate to severe dementia, this is taken via a transdermal patch applied to the skin.
It makes us more alert and energic therefore makes us more concentrated on the works we do, it boosts our metabolism so it helps us to burn more fat and prevents us from getting fat/obese. It also makes us smarter and with that it kind of protects us from getting Alzheimer’s and also it lowers the chance of getting Type II of Diabetes extremely. The second effect of caffeine is psychological. As caffeine has lots of nutrients and antioxidants it helps us to clear our thoughts and makes us more stress-free. It helps us to lift our mood but for some people it gives them anxiety on the contrary so while it is helpful for some people to get calm it makes other people to get more depressed.