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Abbreviations
ADL(s), activities of daily living ; ANC, absolute neutrophil count; AIDS, acquired immune deficiency
syndrome; BID, two times a day; BMP, basic metabolic panel; BPSD, behavioral and psychological
symptoms of dementia; BZD, benzodiazepines; CAM, Confusion Assessment Method; CBC, complete
blood count; CMS, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services; CNS, central nervous system; CRP,
C-reactive protein; CT, computed tomography; CVA, cerebrovascular accident; ECT, electroconvulsive
therapy; EKG, electrocardiogram; FDA, Food and Drug Administration; FTD, frontotemporal
dementia; HELP; Hospital Elder Life Program; HIV, human immunodeficiency virus; IADLs,
instrumental activities of daily living ; LFT, liver function test; MDS, minimum data set; MRI, magnetic
resonance imaging ; NSAID, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, PALTC, Post-acute/long-term care;
PUD, peptic ulcer disease; REM, rapid eye movement; SIADH, syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic
hormone; SNRI: serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor; SSRI: selective serotonin reuptake
inhibitor; SW, social worker; TIA, transient ischemic attack; TID, three times a day; TSH, thyroid
stimulating hormone
