Delirium 2

3. Haldol dosage
5. Only use benzo/antipsychotic for the ____ time possible if absolutely necessary to use
9. Haldol administration route
10. Avoid ____ medications in patients with dementia
12. __ possible dose of benzos/antipsychotics should be used when absolutely necessary (behavioral interventions have failed)
16. Only use pharmacological management if patient develops ____
18. Can increase risk of acute cognitive impairment
19. ____ staff presence
20. interval at which you can repeat Haldol dose until agitation is controlled
21. Always identify and treat _______ medical cause of delirium

1. Haldol max daily dose
2. Do not ____
4. ____ associated with antipsychotics causes impaired cognition and decreased IADLs
5. ____ associated with antipsychotics causes ataxia, falls, increased use of physical restraints, and pressure ulcers
6. Do not ____ to the patient
7. Attempt to control post-op pain with _____ for older patients
8. Implement ____ interventions (interdisciplinary) for treatment of post-op delirium
11. ___ with the patient
13. only use pharmacological management if patient is a _____ to self or others
14. only use pharmacological management if delirium causes interruption of ____ medical therapy
15. Remain ___ while working with delirious patients
17. ____ associated with antipsychotics cause esophageal dysmotility and aspiration