Back to Essentials 9 book: HIV, Dementia, and Neurological Conditions Write a Review Essentials 9 book: HIV, Dementia, and Neurological Conditions {1} ##LOC[OK]## {1} ##LOC[OK]## ##LOC[Cancel]## {1} ##LOC[OK]## ##LOC[Cancel]## This book describes the most current information on strategies for improving the quality of life of patients with HIV, dementia, and neurological conditions. Topics covered include communication strategies, how to treat each illness, managing symptoms, coping with multiple losses, and safe care of patients. If you are interested in purchasing Essentials books PLUS the Learning Modules, please note that there is a separate option in the Online Store to purchase the two together. Product Details Upon completion of this self-study program the learner should be better able to HIV improve the quality of life of patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) disease identify behaviors that increase the risk of HIV disease progression assess prognosis help patients set realistic goals manage selected HIV-specific symptoms identify the short- and long-term side effects of antiretroviral therapy discuss the withdrawal of antiretroviral therapy identify methods for coping with multiple losses describe recommendations for caring for HIV patients safely. Dementia identify the most common etiologies of dementia and their pathogenesis in the United States understand the prevalence of dementia in the United States and its age-related variation describe the typical disease course for a person with Alzheimer’s dementia describe the currently available pharmacologic therapies for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease, including their mechanisms of action, indications, and common side effects develop a strategy to assess pain in people with mild-to-moderate and severe-to-end-stage dementia list the behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia describe the difference between depression and apathy and understand the unique features of depression in people with dementia, including prevalence, alternative presentations, and treatment options list the most commonly used atypical antipsychotics, with dosage recommendations and possible adverse effects identify contributing causes to agitation in people with dementia recognize frequent complications in patients with end-stage dementia and an approach to their treatment review hospice eligibility guidelines for dementia and summarize their limitations appreciate the impact of caregiving for people with dementia compared to other life-limiting illnesses Neurological Conditions Recognize common neurological disease presentations Understand disease trajectories and prognostic factors for common neurological conditions Understand treatment options for common neurological conditions Be familiar with end stage issues for common neurological conditions Understand when hospice referral is appropriate for common neurological conditions Authors:Chris Blais, MD MPH FAAHPMJennifer Gabbard, MDSusan Nelson, MD FACP FAAHPMSonia Malhotra, MD No CME credits available Essentials 9 book: HIV, Dementia, and Neurological Conditions {1} ##LOC[OK]## {1} ##LOC[OK]## ##LOC[Cancel]## {1} ##LOC[OK]## ##LOC[Cancel]## List Price: $85.00 USD Member Price: $65.00 USD Quantity: Back to Product Details {1} ##LOC[OK]## {1} ##LOC[OK]## ##LOC[Cancel]## {1} ##LOC[OK]## ##LOC[Cancel]## Please login to add items. Log In Sorry, this item can only be purchased by current members. Would you like to... Continue Shopping {1} ##LOC[OK]## {1} ##LOC[OK]## ##LOC[Cancel]## {1} ##LOC[OK]## ##LOC[Cancel]## Log in to receive your price Join and Save! Log into see if you qualify for a lower price. AAHPM members save $20.00 USD or more! Become a member Are you sure you want to report this review as abusive? The review has been flagged as inappropriate and will be checked by our staff. {1} ##LOC[OK]## {1} ##LOC[OK]## ##LOC[Cancel]## {1} ##LOC[OK]## ##LOC[Cancel]## Back to Product Detail Product Reviews There are not any reviews for this product.