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geri:dementia:1-bpsd [on February 15, 2022]
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 +See also: **[[https://​pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/​29338602/​|Davies,​ S. J. et al. (2018). Sequential drug treatment algorithm for agitation and aggression in Alzheimer’s and mixed dementia. Journal of Psychopharmacology,​ 32(5), 509-523.]]**
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 Managing BPSD requires a thorough assessment, involving multiple sources of information,​ including a medical history, social history, personal history, and habits. Family and caregivers also need to be interviewed. There also needs to be an adequate physical exam, bloodwork, and urine cultures if appropriate. Managing BPSD requires a thorough assessment, involving multiple sources of information,​ including a medical history, social history, personal history, and habits. Family and caregivers also need to be interviewed. There also needs to be an adequate physical exam, bloodwork, and urine cultures if appropriate.