DEMENTIA 101
An umbrella term for cognitive changes
what is dementia
focuses on increasing the amount of acetylcholine in the brain or blocking the receptorss for NMDA
treatment of Alzheimer
This type of dementia includes abnormal clumps of a protein called alpha-synuclein accumulate in areas of the brain involved in thinking, memory, and movement.
what is lewy Body
Part of the assessment for a patient with ALZ or dementia includes what type of exam?
what is mental exam
the most common type of dementia
what is Alzheimer's
Doneprizil works to increase what in the brain?
what is the amount of acetylcholine
what is confabulation?
what is unintentional creation of false memories
It's considered the second most common type of dementia. Impairment is caused by decreased blood flow to parts of the brain, often due to a series of small strokes that block arteries.
What is vascular dementia?
wandering, progressive memory loss, social isolation
what is stage 2 of Alzheimer
when should you give donepezil?
what is bed time
T /F DEMENTIA is curable
what is false
will hospital acquired delirium resolve?
yes, it will most often resolve on it its on.
Dementia is caused by various diseases and conditions that result in damaged brain cells or connections between brain cells. Which of the following diseases does NOT cause dementia? a) Alzheimer's disease b) Parkinson's disease c) The flu d) Lewy bodies
(c) The flu
who does the nurse need to teach regarding medication adminstration?
what is the family if the patient can not remember
(the repetition of phrases, words or behavior) is eventually seen and is often intensified under stress.
what is Perseveration
What if a resident accuses you of taking something of theirs. Is it best to apologize and accept blame, even if you're innocent?
Do not engage in a arguing match with a resident suffering from dementia. Enlist the help of other staff to find the missing item of the resident.
All of the following are symptoms of dementia, except: a) challenges in planning and problem solving b) forgetfulness c) desire to watch television d) problems understanding directions e) confusion with time and place
(c) the desire to watch television
A patient is taking rivastigmine (Exelon). The nurse should teach the patient and family which information about rivastigmine is a common side effect?
nausea, vomiting, gi issues
doneprizil, Aricept would be contraindicated in who?
what is children,and patient’s who have or have a history of GI bleeding or jaundice
A resident is agitated and yelling at other residents and staff around the nurses station. What might you do to help in this situation?
listen and be open to the patient's concerns.