Ch. 45: Neurologic funct./dis. Flashcards
1
Q
what are seizures?
A
Neurologic events resulting from excessive or abnormal neuron electrical discharge
2
Q
what is epilepsy?
A
seizure disorder, recurrent and predisposed to more
3
Q
what is dementia?
A
progressive deterioration and decline of memory and cognitive changes
4
Q
what is Alzheimer’s?
A
degeneration of neurons in temporal and frontal lobes, atrophy of brain
5
Q
what needs to be done before a dementia diagnosis can be made?
A
all other causes should be ruled out
