Psychotropic medications are used for older adults to
a. Manage problematic behaviors
b. Decrease the symptoms of dementia
c. Treat psychotic features of dementia
d. Avoid the use of restraints
C
Psychotropic medications are very effective in treating hallucinations, paranoia, and self-injuring behaviors associated with dementia. A pronounced side effect of psychotropic medications is sedation. Responses A, B, and D are inappropriate uses of psychotropic medications for their sedative effects.
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