AD Explanation

Question 1

What is AD / Symptoms to patient

Answer 1

WCPM (no N needed)

Type of dementia which is a irreversible degenerative disease of the brain caused by an abnormal protein build up in the brain leading to nerve death

Cognitive decline / loss of memory / personality changes and loss of ability to perform day - day tasks

Question 2

What is the cause of AD? (3)

Answer 2

No cause

RF - female / old age / FH

Question 3

Tx for AD (2)

Answer 3

Donepezil => AcH preservation allowing neurones in brain to talk to eachother

Memantine => stops toxic build up of protein

Question 4

What to offer AD for management for support

Answer 4

Support groups

specific care homes

Nurses and GPS to support ADL

Question 5

Prognosis of AD?

Answer 5

Varies from patient to patient some live with it for 5-20 years

Makes them more prone to infection and can indirectly be a cause of mortality