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Self Test - Module 10, Medication
People with an intellectual disability
May be prescribed medication to treat a behaviour problem without a clear diagnosis.
Should never be prescribed medication to treat a behaviour problem.
Always require medication to treat a behaviour problem.
People with an intellectual disability are prescribed
More medication than the general population.
The same amount of medication as the general population.
Less medication than the general population
Research demonstrates that people with an intellectual disability
Do not suffer from side effects of medication.
Complain about side effects more frequently than the general population.
Are more susceptible to side effects than the general population.
Tolerance (addiction) to benzodiazepine drugs such as Valium
Cannot occur in people with an intellectual disability
Is not a cause for concern in someone with an intellectual disability.
Can occur in the same way as in the general population.
In people with an intellectual disability
It is safe to stop medication without consulting a doctor.
Medication should always be withdrawn slowly on consultation with a doctor.
Medication may need to continue indefinitely without review by a doctor.
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Module 10 - Medications and other Physical Treatments
Module 1 - Introduction to Dual Disability
Key Learning Points
Module 2 - Developmental Disorders
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Key Learning Points
Module 3 - Assessment of mental health problems in people with intellectual disability
Key Learning Points
Module 4 - Specific Psychiatric Disorders: Part 1
Schizophrenia
Key Learning Points
Module 5 - Specific Psychiatric Disorders -Part 2
Mood Disorders
Key Learning Points
Module 6 - Specific Psychiatric Disorders - Part 3
Anxiety Disorders
Key Learning Points
Module 7 - Specific Psychiatric Disorders - Part 4
Personality Disorders
Key Learning Points
Module 8 - Specific Psychiatric Disorders - Part 5
Mental and Physical Health
Key Learning Points
Module 9 - Challenging Behaviour
Key Learning Points
Module 10 - Medication
Key Learning Points
Module 11 - Psychological Therapies and Social Interventions
Key Learning Points
Module 12 - The Service System
Key Learning Points
