Dementia/Alzheimer's
Name three tests that help to support the diagnosis of Alzheimers?
MRI, PET SCAN, CT, LUMBAR PUNCTURE
What is the Formal name for Downs Syndrome?
Trisomy 21
Parkinson's usually manifests after what age?
50
a left sided stroke will affect which side of the body?
right
How many milliliters are in a teaspoon?
5
Anomia and Apraxia
What are at least 4 common physical signs of Downs
Decreased muscle tone, excess skin at nape of neck, flattened nose, upward slanting eyes, small ears, small mouth, wide short hands with short fingers, single palmar crease, white spots on the colored part of the eye.
The shaking movements that most parkinson's patients exhibit are called ______?
tremors
what is it called when there is a total loss of the ability to speak after a stroke?
Aphasia
Approximated skin edges, Minimal granulation tissue, Minimal risk of infection, Rapid healing
Primary Intention Wound Healing
Bouts of wandering, agitation and restlessness during the evening is called _________?
Sundowners
What is important to remember regarding characteristics of a patient with Down's Syndrome?
Every person is different. Don’t reduce the patient to a list of physical features. Focus on the individual’s communication, developmental level, health needs, strengths, and ability to participate in care.
An excess of this neurotransmitter in the body helps contribute to muscular weakness, paralysis and muscular fasciculation in parkinson's patients
ACh - Acetylcholine
What acronym helps to diagnose and recognize a new onset stroke?
FAST
What is the name of the part of the brain that communicated with the hypothalamus to control the transitions of wake and sleep.
Brain Stem
The second most common type of dementia, behind Alzheimer's is called _________??
Lewy Body
The life expectancy for adults with Downs is what age or older depending on severity of health problems?
60 years old
People with Parkinson's are at a higher risk for falls due to what physical manifestation?
Gait is short, shuffling, difficulty stopping, etc
What type of stroke is usually temporary and doesn't cause permanent damage?
TIA
What Medication should children under 18 stay away from because of this risk of developing Reye's Syndrome?
Aspirin
What is the stage of dementia where the patient experiences withdrawal, confusion, increasing difficulty in self-care tasks, poor judgement, and difficulty communicationg?
Moderate Stage Dementia
The biggest musculoskeletal concern for children and adults with Downs syndrome is ?
Atlantoaxial Instability
What surgical intervention helps reduce the amount of tremors in parkinson's patients?
Deep Brain Stimulator placement
what is the expensive drug used during a stroke in the ED ??
tPA
What is the skin condition primiarily in people with diabetes that develops and is driven by nerve damage, poor blood flow, or a combination of factors?
Diabetic Foot Ulcer