Fruit of the vine
How many steps are in a 12 step program
12
What is sleep Apnea?
Total absence of airflow-lack of oxygen to the brain
Obesity is a factor of sleep apnea, as is short neck and more often in males then females
What does TBI stand for and what can cause TBI?
Traumatic Brain Injury
TBI happens when there is an impact to the head or any mechanism of rapid movement on a displacement of the brain with in the skull.
What is Dementia?
A chronic or persistent disorder of the mental process caused by brain disease or injury and marked by memory disorders, personality changes and impaired reasoning.
Can substance use cause Sleep Apnea?
Yes or No
Yes- Temporary under the influence can cause sleep apnea
5 oz-Wine
12 oz -Beer
1.5 oz - Hard liquor
Do all 3 have the same amount of alcohol?
Yes or No
Name 2 types of Sleep Apnea?
Central-problem in the brain
Obstructive -physical - throat or other area
There are 4 symptoms of TBI, name 2 symptoms of out of 4?
Loss of consciousness
Post trauma amnesia
Disorientation/Confusion
Neurological signs- seizure, visual change, partial paralysis, feeling of detachment, significant sensor input
Name 5 types of Dementias?
Alzheimer's
Vascular Dementia
Parkinson's disease
Huntington's Chorea
Lewy Body
Frontal lobe
Prion
TBI
HIV
Substance use
Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy -Mad Cow
Is withdrawal from Benzodiazepines dangerous?
True or False
True- Onset symptoms of withdrawal can start 24hrs and can last up to 14days, which can be life threatening
What is wet brain?
Also known as dry brain- alcohol lowers glucose thiamin levels, long term use of alcohol flattens out the peaks & valleys of the brain
Name a sleep issue that involves the legs and causes interrupted sleep?
RLS-Restless Leg Syndrome
How long of mild loss of consciousness would be considered TBI?
30 mins-TBI - rated as mild, moderate or severe. One of the rating scales is the length of time the loss of consciousness lasts.
At what age does early onset dementia start?
65
The earlier the start, generally the more aggressive & more problems with movement -possibly more of a genetic issue.
Name 7 symptoms of withdrawal from Benzodiazepines?
Anxiety Insomnia
Agitation Psychosis
Increase beat palpitations Seizures
Blurred vision Confusion
Muscle cramps and spams
Name 4 of the 9 things that can lead to addiction?
1.Environment 2. Social Deprivation 3.Characteristics of substance 4.Psychological Stress Prenatal Exposure 5. Mental Illness
6. (parents & peers) Genetics
7. Early Use
What class of medications causes Central Apnea?
Opioids (narcotic pain meds)
These meds slow down the breathing, causing the brain that monitors breathing (oxygen level) does not work like it should.
Name a Mild Neurocognitive disorder due to TBI?
1.Reduced ability to concentrate
2.Ability to do usual activities
3.Depression
Constant change helps people with dementia learn to adjust to life changes?
True or False
False- same routines prolong independence
Name 2 symptoms of withdrawals from
Amphetamine
Marijuana
Opioids
Amphetamine -Sleep disturbance & decreased appetite, lack of happiness, depression, anxiety
Marijuana - Weight loss, anxiety, irritability, sleep difficulties
Opioids-Nausea, diarrhea, chills, fever, irritability, sneezing/runny nose, weakness