Anxiety
This anxiety disorder is characterized by excessive worry about various aspects of life, occurring more days than not for at least six months.
What is Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)?
refers to memory loss, particularly short-term memory.
What is amnesia?
This sudden change in mental status is characterized by confusion and disorientation
What is delirium?
This common symptom of apnea involves loud snoring followed by periods of silence.
What is obstructed apnea?
The nurse administered donepezil (Aricept) to a patient. This finding indicates the medication is therapeutic?
What is the patient has increased cognition. Thus, increasing acetylcholine.
This physical symptom is often associated with anxiety and can include a rapid heartbeat, sweating, and trembling.
What is a panic attack?
This involves difficulties with language and communication.
What is aphasia?
This common cause of delirium can result from infections, medications, or metabolic imbalances.
What is an acute medical condition?
This intervention involves using a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine to treat sleep apnea.
What is CPAP therapy?
Patients should be advised to avoid this substance while taking benzodiazepines to prevent increased sedation.
What is alcohol?
This therapeutic technique involves helping patients identify and challenge negative thoughts related to anxiety.
What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?
Inability to recognize objects, people, or sounds despite having intact sensory function's
What is agnosia?
In this stage of dementia, individuals may experience significant memory loss and require assistance with daily activities.
What is moderate dementia?
This sudden loss of muscle tone, often triggered by strong emotions, is a hallmark symptom of narcolepsy
What is cataplexy?
Patients on buspirone should be monitored for this potential side effect that may affect their ability to drive.
What is dizziness?
This class of medications is commonly prescribed for anxiety disorders and includes drugs like diazepam and lorazepam
What are benzodiazepines?
The loss of the ability to carry out purposeful movements or tasks, such as dressing or using utensils, even though the person understands the task and has the ability to do so.
What is apraxia?
This medication is used to manage moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease by regulating glutamate activity.
What is memantine?
This term describes difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, leading to daytime fatigue.
What is insomnia?
This nursing intervention involves ensuring the patient has a safe environment to prevent injury during episodes of delirium.
What is implementing safety measures?
This technique involves focusing on the present moment and can help reduce anxiety by promoting mindfulness.
What is mindfulness meditation?
Donepezil (Aricept) , Galantamine (Razydyne), rivastigmine (Exelon)
What are examples of cholinesterase inhibitors?
This class of medication is commonly prescribed to improve cognitive function in Alzheimer's disease.
What are cholinesterase inhibitors?
In this sleep stage, vital signs are at their lowest, and deep sleep occurs, often associated with restorative processes.
What is NREM Stage 3 (deep sleep)?
This intervention involves creating a structured routine to help reduce confusion in patients with dementia.
What is establishing a daily routine?