Pharmacological Interventions  For mild-mod BPSD non-drug approaches 1 st  Psychotropic meds (short term) for severe behavior  Manic sxs: Mood stabilizers (anti-convulsants)  Agitation/aggression: SSRIs, Mood stabilizers, trazadone  Psychotic sx/severe aggression (danger to self/others) -- IM Haldol in crisis.
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