Question

1. what is most challenging aspect of prescribing medication for a patient with dementia? Why is this considered challenging
2. Donezepil medication is prescribed for Dementia, Note the dose and administration for this medication.  What side effects should you be mindful of observing?

Answer 1

Challenging aspect of prescribing medication for a patient with dementia: Patient needs family support or else. he may forget to take the medication properly or may even overdose himself. This is challenging because many family covers provide assistance with me medicines that is vital for optimal outcomes. Medicines related tasks are known to Contribute to caser burden and swess og Doneze pil :- Dose: Usual Adult dose for Dementia; Initial dose : 5 mg orally once aday. Mild to moderate disease. - maintenance dose: 10 mg orally once day, after the patient has been on an init dose of 5 mg once a day for 4-6 weeks

moderate to severe disease: - maintenance dose: 23 mg orally once a day, after the patient has been on a dose of 10 mg once a day for at least 3 months. Adminishation of donezepil? may take doneyepil with or without food • Swallow the regulax tablet whole and do not crush, chew, or break it. I side effects :- • severe Slow heart beats light headed feeling heart burn seizure Painful wination new or worsening breathing problems Coughing up blood. • Common : nausea, vomiting, diarrhea loss of appetite muscle pain Sleep problems feeling tired