Question

A 74-year-old woman in residential aged care has a history of recurrent falls and is on multiple medications including a long-acting benzodiazepine at night. According to the RACGP Silver Book principles, what is the most appropriate medication strategy to reduce falls risk?

Accepted Answer

Cease benzodiazepine gradually and review other psychoactive medications

Answer

Increase benzodiazepine dose to improve sleep quality

Answer

Add another sedating agent at night to consolidate sleep

Answer

Leave medications unchanged but add a hip protector

Answer

Commence an antipsychotic to manage agitation

Practice question

A 74-year-old woman in residential aged care has a history of recurrent falls and is on multiple medications including a long-acting benzodiazepine at night. According to the RACGP Silver Book principles, what is the most appropriate medication strategy to reduce falls risk?