Down Syndrome and Schizophrenia.
PART A – Case Scenario
Read the following scenario and answer the questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided.
Jose Aquilar is 62 years old. Jose has Down Syndrome and Schizophrenia. Jose also has a longstanding diagnosis of Epilepsy. Jose lives in a Community Living residential setting with three other men. The home is fully staffed (24 hours). Jose is prescribed medication that is regularly administered to him in the home. Jose has lived in this setting for 25 years. Jose has regular weekend visits with his younger sister Mary and her family. Mary is a very important part of Jose’s life. Jose is really well liked, quiet, calm and easy to get along with. He enjoys music, walks in the neighbourhood and attending monthly dances hosted by community living. Though Jose is overweight, has a history of stomach pain (but nothing yet diagnosed) and requires a hip replacement, Jose tries to remain active.
You are the regular day support staff who has worked in this home with Jose and the other men for approximately 8 years. You and Jose get along well. You also have developed a good relationship with his sister Mary and her family. You and Jose just attended a medication review.
Here is the most recent list of prescribed medications that Jose will continue to take (as of Friday May 6, 2011)
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