Busy Bees
This medication for ADHD can lead to a hypersensitivity reaction
What is methylphenidate?
A serious, sudden disturbance in mental abilities that results in confused thinking and reduced awareness of the environment.
What is delirium?
This is how alzheimer's dementia is diagnosed
What is eliminate other possible causes of symptoms including memory loss? (Multiple assessments such as history taking, Cognitive screening assessment, CT scan, Blood test, etc.)
Give two examples of universal primary prevention.
What are mandated seatbelt-use laws, speed limits on public roads, child-proof caps on medications (pharmaceutical packaging for all prescriptions), mandated food safety inspections, water & sewage treatment, banning lead in paint/gasoline, and fluoridation of public water? etc...
This behavioral characteristic is defined by symptoms such as frequently blurting out answers, having difficulty waiting one's turn in activities, and often interrupting or intruding upon others.
What is Impulsivity?
Bradycardia, nausea, vomiting, fall-related fractures, and dizziness are side effects of this Alzheimer's disease medication.
What is the donepezil?
Confusion, headache, and mild dizziness are side effects of this Alzheimer's disease medication.
What is memantine?
This framework, exemplified by programs like Meals on Wheels and food bank initiatives, focuses on improving the health of vulnerable, defined populations outside of a clinical setting.
What is the Socially-Oriented Model?
This symptom cluster is defined by observable behaviors such as running about or climbing excessively, fidgeting with hands or feet, frequently leaving one's seat, and talking excessively.
What is hyperactivity?
This medication can only be used for moderate to severe dementia.
What is memantine?
Name 2 contraindications for use of methylphenidate
What are heart disease, hypertension, substance use disorder (SUD), hyperthyroidism, or a hypersensitivity reaction to methylphenidate?
The level of prevention focused on high-risk individuals in a specific district who have no symptoms yet, like giving the HPV vaccine.
What is Selective Primary Prevention?
This behavioral characteristic is defined by symptoms such as failing to follow through or finish tasks, appearing not to listen when spoken to directly, and being easily distracted by extraneous stimuli.
What is inattention?
Which patient population has the greatest risk of developing delirium?
Older adults with polypharmacy, with infections, or while hospitalized?
The proportion of people who's dementia progression slows due to cholinesterase inhibitors (donepezil).
What is 1/12?
Give two examples of selective primary prevention.
What are vaccines for travelers (e.g. regions with endemic diseases: yellow fever, typhoid, malaria prophylaxis); Hep A/B vaccines for healthcare workers & first responders, individuals with injection SUD (occupational/lifestyle exposure risk); helmet use for dirt bike riders at a summer camp, etc...
Refers to a set of cognitive processes (mental skills) that help individuals plan, organize, initiate, and regulate goal-directed behavior. Involves time management and self-monitoring.
What is executive function?
Causes of Delirium (name two)
What are infection (e.g. UA, pneumonia), dehydration/electrolyte imbalances, certain medications, ICU?
There are 5 attributes of cognition. (Name 3)
What are: 1. Perception, 2. Pattern recognition, 3. Attention, 4. Executive function, 5. Memory?
The patient-centered medical home model (PCMH) is an example of what type of Care Coordination Model?
What is integrated model?