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Philip Lusk, 69 years old, lives with his wife in a low-care facility.  He has recently been diagnosed with early stage Dementia.  Mr Lusk has behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia. Every day he paces around the facility in an agitated way, and raises his voice to fellow residents. Philip has little to no understanding of what is said to him and he has minimal language to communicate his needs. Philip has been prescribed a PRN dose of Risperidone 0.5mg for agitation.


He responds to people’s body language and non-verbal cues.  If he is unsure of what is happening around him or he feels threatened by people body language/tone of voice, he may react in an aggressive manner, or may become repetitive in his speech.


1.    His wife (Mrs Lusk) visits daily. In 200 words, what can you tell her about the PRN medication that Philip has been prescribed, and how she can effectively communicate with him?



2.    In 200 words describe the classification of this medication and the possible side effects of this medication. Also describe how you can administer this to him.