92 Dementias and related D/O
Continuing And Vocational Studies 1 with Smith at Blue Ridge Community College (VA)
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confusion
an impairment of mental functions, means poor judgement, impaired memory, and disorientation to time.
Delirium
Has a sudden onset and begins with anxiety, delusions, hallucinations, or fear.
MCI
Mild Cognitive impairment
MCI
transitional stage of mental impairment
Dementia
a usually progressive condition (as Alzheimer's disease) marked by the development of multiple cognitive deficits
What does dementia not effect?
LOC
insidious
gradual and cumulative
MID
multi infarct dementia
SDAT
senile dementia of the alzheimer's type
agnosia
inability to recognize objects or persons via auditory, sensory, or tactile sensations
akinesia
complete of partial loss of muscles
apraxia
inability to perform purposive movements or to use objects properly
aphasia
inability or impairment to communicate through speech or writing
aphagia
inability to eat or swallow
dysphagia
difficulty eating or swallowing
What are the 3 major changes in the brain as r/t AD?
- cerebral cortex atrophy
- loss of neurons
- Changes in brain cells
True or False: Cardiovascular disease and hypo/hyper tension increase the risk for AD.
True.
Also Trisomy 21 (downsydrome)
What vital neurotransmitters production is decreased with AD?
Acetylcholine
MID
Multi-infarct Dementia
What is MID also called?
Vascular dementia
What causes MID?
it is caused by several brain infarcts that stem from vascular problems
Infarct
loss of blood supply resulting in necrosis
How does MID differ from AD?
*faster onset
*Progresses in a stepwise fashion
*usually coexists with other problems.
What kind of testing can be done to help detect MID?
MRI (can detect the strokes)
Parkinson's Disease . . . .
25% of pts get AD
Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome
Most common type of alcohol-related dementia
(caused by nutritional factors)
Belligerent
Pick's Disease
- Nerve cells are pale and swollen; contain Pick's Bodies (protein)
- Affects frontal and temporal lobes
- Earlier onset than AD (40-50 yrs)
Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD)
*caused by a virus that may be harbored for years
What is important to know about CJD?
That is is INFECTIOUS --> Can spread!
* Long incubation time with rapid death
Crack-Related Dementia
Related to the use of cocaine and crack
Toxic dementia
caused by drugs
Metabolic dementias
can occur after untx ESRD (uremia), glucose and thyroid difficulties, or hepatic failure
hepatic
liver
Why would lab tests be run to help to dx someone with AD?
To rule out any other problems; those with AD usually have normal lab results
Why is an EEG helpful for AD?
Shows a generalized slowing
ischemia
lack of oxygen
What STD can cause dementia?
syphillis
What is the most common cause of burns in the older pt?
Hot water
About this deck
By: brittany abshire
Textbook: Study Guide to Accompany Textbook of Basic Nursing (Lippincott's Practical Nursing)
Textbook of Basic Nursing
Created: 2011-05-15
Size: 38 flashcards
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Study Guide to Accompany Textbook of Basic Nursing (Lippincott's Practical Nursing)Textbook of Basic Nursing
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