30th April 2024

A 75-year-old female has advanced Parkinson’s disease dementia. She suffers from disturbing hallucinations

A 75-year-old female has advanced Parkinson’s disease dementia. She suffers from disturbing hallucinations and persecutory delusions that cause her immense distress. Due to this, she can display challenging and violent behaviours. She lives in a care home and there is concern her behaviour and distress could present a risk to herself, other residents and staff. Non-pharmacological interventions have failed. It has been decided to trial an antipsychotic medication.

What antipsychotic medication is most likely to be the preferred option?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.