Dementia

Question 0

which cognitive disorder is global (affects all areas of functioning)

Answer 0

dementia

Question 1

what is a cognitive disorder that develops gradually & is progressive

Answer 1

dementia

Question 2

what do the ventricles look like in dementia

Answer 2

enlarged

Question 3

what does the PET scan of an alzheimer’s brain look like

Answer 3

⬇️ metabolism in the brain

Question 4

abnormal clusters of beta-amyloid protein fragments that build up between nerve cells

Answer 4

plaques

Question 5

what clumps cause inflammation & destruction of nerve cells in the brain

Answer 5

plaques

Question 6

twisted strands of tau protein that result in cell death

Answer 6

tangles

Question 7

which type of dementia is genetic

Answer 7

early onset

Question 8

high levels of which amino acid is r/t ⬆️ risk for alzheimers

Answer 8

homocysteine

Question 9

what 3 things can be used to reduce homocystein levels

Answer 9

folic acid
B6
B12

Question 10

which 2 metabolic disorders can ⬆️ r/f dementia if untreated

Answer 10

hyperglycemia

hyperlipidemia

Question 11

what is the onset of dementia

Answer 11

gradual (years)

Question 12

what is the duration of dementia

Answer 12

years

Question 13

the loss of ablility to express thoughts in writing

Answer 13

agraphia

Question 14

inability to understand written language

Answer 14

alexia

Question 15

loss of perceptual ability to recognize objects

Answer 15

agnosia

Question 16

pt repeats the same word, phrase, or question over and over

Answer 16

perservation

Question 17

occurs as dementia progresses & pt tells stories to cover thier time lapses

Answer 17

confabulation

Question 18

which stage of alzheimers is ther disorientation of time

Answer 18

stage I

Question 19

which stage of alzheimers has difficulty with judgement

Answer 19

stage I

Question 20

which stage of alzheimers has depression & anxiety

Answer 20

stage I

Question 21

which stage of alzheimers is the pt aware of the losses

Answer 21

stage I

Question 22

which stage of alzheimers does the pt have difficulty w/ math, attention, planning

Answer 22

stage I

Question 23

which stage of alzheimers can new information not be retained

Answer 23

stage II

Question 24

which stage of alzheimers has remote memory loss; gaps in memory

Answer 24

stage II

Question 25

which stage of alzheimers has an ⬆️ in incontinence

Answer 25

stage II

Question 26

which stage of alzheimers may cause sundowning

Answer 26

stage II

Question 27

which stage of alzheimers has hyperorality

Answer 27

stage III

Question 28

which stage of alzheimers has hyperetamorphosis

Answer 28

stage III

Question 29

which stage of alzheimers has personality changes

Answer 29

stage III

Question 30

which type of med may be effective in slowing the progression of dementia

Answer 30

cholinesterase inhibitors

Question 31

what are good ways to help w/ nutrition in dementia pts

Answer 31

observe for swallowing problems finger foods offer fluids frequently

Question 32

what hormone is ⬆️ w/ cholinesterase inhibitors

Answer 32

acetylcholine

Question 33

which mad has s/e N, D, ha, insomnia, dizziness, abnormal dreams, depression

Answer 33

acholinesterase inhibitors

Question 34

what causes a cholinergic reaction

Answer 34

cholinesterase inhibitors

Question 35

what are s/s of cholinergic reaction

Answer 35

N, sweating, ⬇️ pulse, ⬇️ BP, respiratory depression, seizure, death

Question 36

what type of drug is Cognex

Answer 36

cholinesterase inhibitor

Question 37

what type of drug is Reminyl

Answer 37

cholinesterase inhibitor

Question 38

what type of drug is Exelon

Answer 38

cholinesterase inhibitor

Question 39

what type of drug is Aricept

Answer 39

cholinesterase inhibitor

Question 40

what do neurotransmitter inhibitors increase

Answer 40

Glutamate

Question 41

which med slows the progression of dementia in the mid-late stages

Answer 41

neurotransmitter inhibitors

Question 42

what med has s/e - ha, dizziness, confusion, constipation, htn, cough

Answer 42

neurotransmitter inhibitors

Question 43

what type of drug is Namenda

Answer 43

neurotransmitter inhibitor