Alzheimer's Disease Flashcards
what is alzheimer’s
chronic, progressive, neurodegenerative brain disease
what is the greatest risk factor for alzheimer’s
age
is alzheimer’s a normal part of aging
no
those are at risk usually have a ___ degree relative w/ dementia
1st
if a pt has familial alzheimer’s disease there will be (3)
clear pattern of inheritance
onset before 60
rapid disease discourse
if a pt has sporadic alzheimer’s disease there is no ___ connection
familial
if there is increased beta-amyloid protein then there is ___ risk for alzheimer’s
increased
what other risk factors are there for alzheimer’s (3)
cardiovascular
diabetes
head trauma
what are the 10 warning signs for AD
memory loss
difficulty performing familiar tasks
problems w/ language
disorientation to time & place
poor or decreased judgement
problems w/ abstract thinking
misplacing things
changes in mood or behavior
changes in personality
loss of initiative
what are AD symps (5)
forgets entire experience
rarely remembers later
gradually unable to follow written/spoken direction
gradually unable to use notes as reminders
gradually unable to care for self
what are normal age-related memory changes (5)
forgets part of an experience
often remembers later
usually able to follow written/spoken direction
usually able to use notes as reminders
usually able to care for self
the only definitive diagnosis for AD is when the pt is ____
dead
how can we sort of diagnose AD when pt is still alive (6)
pt eval
CT
MRI
PET
Mini-Cog
Mini-Mental state exam
is there a cure for AD
no
interprofessional care aims at (2)
controlling undesirable behavioral manifestations
providing support for family/caregivers
