ATI Ch 8 Alzheimers

Question 1

Alzheimer’s vs dementia

Answer 1

Alzheimer’s is a type of dementia

Question 2

Age for presenile/early dementia

Answer 2

manifestations beginning in their 40’s (over 65 is most common diagnosis)

Question 3

Alzheimer’s medication

Answer 3

mostly treast behavioral and emotional problems

Question 4

Donepezil (Aricept) function

Answer 4

prevents breakdown of ACh

Question 5

Alzheimer’s medication nursing considerations

Answer 5

Observe for frequent stools or upset stomach.
Monitor for dizziness, HA or unsteady gait.
Use caution in asthma or COPD.

Question 6

Estrogen therapy

Answer 6

for women, may prevent Alzheimer’s disease, but it is not useful in decreasing the effects of pre-existing dementia.

Question 7

Ginkgo biloba

Answer 7

causes many medication interactions and should be avoided

Question 8

Alzheimer’s Stage 1

Answer 8

No impairment (Normal function) No memory problems

Question 9

Alzheimer’s Stage 2

Answer 9

Very mild cognitive decline

Question 10

Alzheimer’s Stage 3

Answer 10

Mild cognitive decline, Short-term memory loss noticeable to close relatives

Question 11

Alzheimer’s Stage 4

Answer 11

Moderate cognitive decline, appearing withdrawn or subdued, especially in social or mentally challenging situations

Question 12

Alzheimer’s Stage 5

Answer 12

Moderately severe cognitive decline, Assistance with ADLs becomes necessary, Disorientation and confusion as to time and place

Question 13

Alzheimer’s Stage 6

Answer 13

Severe cognitive decline, Significant personality changes are evident

Question 14

Alzheimer’s Stage 7

Answer 14

Very severe cognitive decline, Unrecognizable speech, General urinary incontinence, Inability to eat without assistance and impaired swallowing