Alzheimer's
The only definitive way to diagnose AD is through this study.
What is autopsy?
The neurotransmitter that is responsible for chemical messaging between nerve cells.
What is dopamine?
The full name for ALS.
What is Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis?
This type of stroke occurs when blood flow is obstructed to a section of the brain.
What is ischemic stroke?
These clusters of insoluble deposits are responsible for changes in structure and function in the brain of patients with AD.
What are amyloid plaques?
The 3 main risk factors for PD.
What are age, gender (male), and genetic?
ALS results in progressive degeneration of these.
What are motor neurons of the hypothalamus and spinal cord?
This acronym stands for the signs of stroke.
What is FAST (Facial drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty and Time to call EMS)?
Name 3 of the early warning signs of AD.
What are:
Memory loss that affects job skills
• Difficulty performing familiar tasks
• Problems with language
• Disorientation to time and place
• Poor or ↓ judgment
• Problems with abstract thinking
• Misplacing things
• Changes in mood or behavior
• Changes in personality
• Loss of initiative
The acronym TRAP stands for the 4 major symptoms of PD.
What are Tremors, Rigidity, Akinesia, and Postural instability?
The population that has the highest risk for ALS includes these 3 factors.
What are:
age >55 yrs
males
non-Hispanic White
Rapid treatment of ischemic stroke involves this medication administered within 3-4 hrs. of onset of symptoms.
What is tPA or fibrinolytic meds?
The risk factors for AD are primarily connected to this.
What is age > 65 years?
The loss or absence of control of voluntary muscles.
What is akinesia?
The 2 main objectives of nursing interventions for ALS.
What are facilitate communication and reduce risk for aspiration?
Risk factors for stroke include these.
What are low SES, Black ethnicity, hypertension, diabetes, smoking, high cholesterol, or atrial fibrillation?
Medications for AD include these two categories.
What are cholinesterase inhibitors and NMDA antagonists?
This medication is used to correct dopamine imbalance in the brain.
What is levodopa with carbidopa?
Early symptoms of ALS include these.
What are muscle twitching, weakness or cramps,
slurred speech, difficulty chewing?
Common causes of hemorrhagic stroke include these.
What are small cerebral blood vessel leakages or ruptured aneurysms?