Age related changes
at what age does the nervous system gradually slow down?
25
What is the treatment for Parkinson's Disease?
SIKE!!! there is no treatment.
what are anticonvulsants?
reduce the frequency and severity of seizures.
How many stages of Alzheimer's Disease are there?
3
what is the function of the nervous system?
communication and control, survival, and mental processes.
what are some age related changes of the nervous system?
slower reaction times, hearing loss, dizziness, light headed, inability to regulate body temp
what is the treatment for depression?
therapy, and antidepressants to relieve depression by correcting a chemical imbalance in the brain
how do antidepressants work?
drugs that work to treat depression by creating a chemical balance in the brain.
what is multiple sclerosis?
disease of the CNS that occurs because of the recurrent inflammation of the nerve tissue. Plaque destroys brain
what is the difference between the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system?
CNS includes the brain and spinal cord PNS includes all of the nerve tissues in the body
why are fevers a significant concern in older adults?
because it requires a higher response by the brain to whatever is causing the fever
what is an example of treatment for persons with thought disorders?
providing a safe environment, limiting stimuli, and reducing anxiety when possible.
what are hypnotics?
drugs that depress the central nervous system by slowing nerve impulses
What is a transient ischemic attack?
what is the autonomic nervous system?
carries out the body's automatic functions such as breathing, digestion, and heartbeat.
what is the first sign of physical illness in elderly?
change in his or her mental function
how can anxiety be treated?
relaxation techniques, decreasing stimuli, anti anxiety medications
what does alcohol do to the nervous system?
depresses the nervous system
dementia is a gradual progressive decrease in mental functioning and Alzheimer's Disease is a slow progressive decline in mental function
what is the sympathetic nervous system?
body's fight or flight response
what is a common myth about elderly people aging?
elders aren't able to solve problems, older persons are expected to regress to child-like behaviors, and older persons cannot change.
what do mood-stabilizers treat?
treat and prevent highs and lows while minimizing the negative effects of mood states on functioning in social situations.
what is the role of the medication aide?
being attentive to changes in alertness and orientation of the patients.
what is tardive dyskenesia?
disorder characterized by involuntary, repetitive movements of the face, limbs, or trunk because of extended use of dopamine antagonists such as antipsychotics.
allow communication throughout the body by sending impulses.