IPC CERTIFICATION PREPARATION GUIDE 2026
TESTED QUESTIONS AND ACCURATE ANSWERS
▶ AD - explore meaning Answer: clarify what pt is trying to express
validate feelings while redirecting false interpretations
look for unmet needs causing behavior
▶ AD - safe environment Answer: remove hazards or clutter
ensure good lighting
use bed alarms and nonskid footwear
maintain predictable routines
▶ AD - wandering management Answer: supervised walking or activity
paths
use calm redirection
secure exits when needed
offer meaningful activities to reduce restlesness
▶ Alzheimers medications - Cholinesterase Inhibitors INFO Answer:
(Increase acetylcholine by blocking the enzyme that normally breaks it
down) Used for mild to moderate Alzheimer's; may help with memory,
attention, and daily functioning.
▶ Alzheimers medications - Cholinesterase Inhibitors MEDS Answer:
donepezil
rivastigmine
galantamine
▶ Alzheimers medications - NMDA Antagonist INFO Answer: (Blocks
NMDA-receptor subtype of glutamate receptors (excitement)→ prevents
excessive glutamate activity and neuronal toxicity) Used for moderate to
severe Alzheimer's.
▶ Alzheimers medications - NMDA Antagonist MEDS Answer: memantine
▶ alzheimer's meds: meds to avoid Answer: antipsychotics
TESTED QUESTIONS AND ACCURATE ANSWERS
▶ AD - explore meaning Answer: clarify what pt is trying to express
validate feelings while redirecting false interpretations
look for unmet needs causing behavior
▶ AD - safe environment Answer: remove hazards or clutter
ensure good lighting
use bed alarms and nonskid footwear
maintain predictable routines
▶ AD - wandering management Answer: supervised walking or activity
paths
use calm redirection
secure exits when needed
offer meaningful activities to reduce restlesness
▶ Alzheimers medications - Cholinesterase Inhibitors INFO Answer:
(Increase acetylcholine by blocking the enzyme that normally breaks it
down) Used for mild to moderate Alzheimer's; may help with memory,
attention, and daily functioning.
▶ Alzheimers medications - Cholinesterase Inhibitors MEDS Answer:
donepezil
rivastigmine
galantamine
▶ Alzheimers medications - NMDA Antagonist INFO Answer: (Blocks
NMDA-receptor subtype of glutamate receptors (excitement)→ prevents
excessive glutamate activity and neuronal toxicity) Used for moderate to
severe Alzheimer's.
▶ Alzheimers medications - NMDA Antagonist MEDS Answer: memantine
▶ alzheimer's meds: meds to avoid Answer: antipsychotics
