Chapter 22 terms Flashcards
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD)
a condition in which the macula degenerates gradually causing central vision loss
agitated
state of being excited, restless, or troubled
Alzheimer’s disease
a progressive and incurable disease that causes proteins to build up in and around the nerve cell
bipolar disorder
a type of mental health disorder that causes a person to have mood swings and changes in energy levels and the ability to function
brain
the part of the nervous system housed in the skull that is responsible for motor activities, memory thought, speech, and intelligence
Also regulates vital functions
cataract
a condition in which the lens of the eye becomes cloudy, causing vision loss
catastrophic reaction
reacting to something in an unreasonable, exaggerated way
central nervous system
part of the nervous system made up of the brain and the spinal cord
cerebrovascular accident (CVA)
a condition caused when the blood supply to the brain is cut off suddenly by a clot or a ruptured blood vessel; also called a stroke
cognition
the ability to think clearly and logically
cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
a type of psychotherapy that is usually short-term and focuses on skills and solutions that a person can use to modify negative thinking and behavior
delusion
a belief in something that is not true or is out of touch with reality
dementia
a serious, progressive loss of mental abilities such as thinking, remembering, reasoning, and communicating
disruptive behavior
any behavior that disturbs others
elope
in medicine, when a person with alzheimer’s wanders away from protected area and does not return.
epilepsy
a disorder that causes recurring seizures
glaucoma
a condition in which the pressure in the eye increases, damaging the optic nerve and causing blindness
hemianopsia
loss of vision in one half of the visual field, due to CVA, tumor, or trauma
intervention
a way to improve of change an action or development
meniere’s disease
a disorder of the inner ear caused by a buildup of fluid, which causes vertigo, hearing loss, tinnitus, and pain or pressure
multiple sclerosis (MS)
a progressive disease in which the protective covering of the nerves, spinal cord, and white matter of the brain breaks down over time
obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
a type of mental health disorder by intrusive, repetitive thoughts, or behaviors that cause anxiety or stress
otitis media
an infection in the middle ear that causes pain, pressure, fever, and reduced ability to hear
paraplegia
the loss of function of the lower body and legs
Parkinsons disease
a progressive disease that causes a portion of the brain to degenerate
causes rigid muscles, shuffling gait, pill-rolling; mask-like face, and tremors
peripheral nervous system
part of the nervous system made up of nerves that extend throughout the body and connect to the spinal cord
perseveration
the repetition of words, phrases, questions, or actions
posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
a type of mental health disorder caused by witnessing or experiencing a traumatic event
progressive
something that continually gets worse or deteriorates
psychotherapy
a method of treating mental health disorders that involved talking about one’s problems with mental health professionals
quadriplegia
the loss of function of the legs, trunk, and arms
reminiscence therapy
type of therapy that encourages people with Alzheimer’s disease to remember and talk about the past
schizophrenia
a type of mental health disorder that may involve acute episodes; affects a person’s ability to think, communicate, make decisions, and understand reality
spinal cord
the part of the nervous system inside the vertebral canal that conducts messages between the brain and the body
sundowning
a condition in which a person becomes restless and agitated in the late afternoon, evening, or night
validation therapy
a type of therapy that lets people with Alzheimer’s disease believe they are living in the past or imaginary circumstances
