AID - Alzheimer's Flashcards
1
Q
Describe the use of dossette boxes to assist adherence to correct treatment.
A
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2
Q
Describe the signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s.
A
- Slow progression
- Memory lapses
- Apraxia
- Problems with planning and decision making
- Wandering/disorientation
- Apathy
- Deficits in two or more areas of cognition
- Dementia established by clinical examination and neuropsychological tests
3
Q
Describe the assessment and investigation of dementia.
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MOCA - Montreal Cognitive Assessment
4
Q
Describe treatment options for a patient with dementia.
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5
Q
Outline theories regarding the cause of Alzheimer’s.
A
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Amyloid plaque
Lewy Body
Tau protein
