Course Code: REL-ACU-0-ADRDAT
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Recall the mode of action, dosing considerations, precautions, and adverse reactions of medications commonly prescribed to treat Alzheimer’s disease.
Discuss current advances in Alzheimer’s disease treatment.
Identify three alternative treatments for Alzheimer’s disease.
Outline:
Common Medications in Alzheimer’s Disease
Basic Principles
Cholinesterase Inhibitors
NMDA Receptors
Combining the Two
Review
Changing Alzheimer’s Disease Progression
Mental Health Related Aspects in Alzheimer’s Disease
Review
Key Takeaways
Non-Pharmacological Approaches to Treatment
Environmental and Behavioral Approaches
Alternative Treatment Options
Review
Additional Approaches
Review
Key Takeaways
Advances in Alzheimer’s Disease Treatment
What Does the Future Hold?
Review
Key Takeaways
Conclusion
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Bobbi Whittington, BSN, RN
Bobbi is currently an SME writer for Post-Acute Care at Relias. She began her nursing career as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in long-term care, where she discovered her passion for working with older adults in post-acute settings. In 1997, she earned her Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) certification from South Central Area Vocational Technical School in Missouri. Demonstrating a commitment to advancing her education, she obtained an Associate Degree in Nursing from Texas County Technical Institute in 2007, followed by a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Chamberlain College of Nursing in 2013. With more than 24 years of clinical and managerial experience in the skilled nursing industry, Bobbi has dedicated her career to enhancing the quality of care for older adults.
Reviewer: Sooa Devereaux, MSN, RN
Sooa Devereaux, MSN, RN, has a long history of professional development experience within the hospital setting. She has taught in pre-licensure nursing programs and has mentored many nurses, both new graduate and experienced, throughout her career as a nurse educator. Sooa is a Lead SME Writer at Relias and holds an MSN in Nursing Education.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Nurses; Pharmacists; Physicians; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.