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116 - Variations in Health > Class 10: the nervous system > Flashcards

Class 10: the nervous system Flashcards

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amnesia

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inability to recall events

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aphasia

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inability to speak, loss of ability to express or understand spoken and written language

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agnosia

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inability to recognize common objects or faces of familiar people (including self)

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apraxia

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loss of ability to initiate purposeful movement

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aphonia

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loss of the ability to speak due to disease or damage to the larynx or mouth

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dysarthria

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difficulty in articulating words, caused by speech impairment by affected muscles

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anarthria

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loss of the motor ability that enables speech

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hypoesthesia

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partial loss of sensation, diminished sensibility

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hyperpathia

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abnormally exaggerated subjective response to sensory stimuli

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hemi-paresthesia

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numbness to one side of the body

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hemiplegia

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paralysis on one side of the body

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paraplegia

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paralysis to lower extremities

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quadriplegia

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paralysis from the neck down

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monoplegia

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complete paralysis of a single limb, muscle or muscle group

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dementia

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an acquired, progressive and slow but persistent decline in the ability to understand and process info correctly and to function normally in social and occupational situations

  • dementia refers to a group of symptoms with multiple causes
  • it is a sign of brain damage
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dementia diagnosis

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multiple cognitive deficits manifested by
-memory impairment (STML and ability to learn new info)
plus at least one of the following:
-aphasia
-apraxia
-agnosia
-disturbance in executive functioning (planning, sequencing, etc)

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primary dementia

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occur when the dementia itself is the illness

-alzheimers, Lewy body disease, frontal lobe, dementia

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secondary dementia

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occur when there is a primary illness causing brain damage

-vascular dementia, alcoholism, parkinsons, MS, AIDS

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alzheimers disease

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-a permenant progressive disease of the brain that results in dementia
-changes in the brain are:
amyloid plaques
neurofibrillary tangles
brain atrophy
-diagnosed by autopsy or by ruling out other types of dementia
-cause is still unknown

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top 7 risk factors of alzheimers

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  1. diabetes
  2. hypertension
  3. smoking
  4. depression
  5. cognitive inactivity/low education
  6. obesity
  7. physical inactivity
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other risk factors of alzheimers

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high cholesterol
alcohol 
head injuries 
age
family hx
other medical conditions
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mini mental status exam (MMSE)

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  • most common assessment of cognitive function
  • does not diagnose dementia
  • used to monitor change over time
  • not sensitive to mild cognitive impairment
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montreal cognitive assessment (MoCA)

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cognitive screening tool

good sensitivity for detecting early dementia

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early stage alzheimers

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1-2 years

  • subtle memory loss
  • errors in judgement
  • word finding problems
  • STML
  • unclear thinking
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middle stage alzheimers

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2-10 years

  • increased memory loss
  • increased confusion
  • aggression, suspicion, may resist care
  • intellectual and perceptual losses
  • disorientation
  • speech and language difficulties
  • incontinence
  • dexterity difficulties
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late stage alzheimers

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only a few months

  • loss of most memories
  • hallucinations, delusions, agitation
  • difficulty eating and swallowing
  • needs total assistance to meet basic needs
  • disorientation
  • unable to speak or communicate
  • physical problems - muscle stiffness and rigidity, skin breakdown, seizures, infection, weight loss
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four types of dementia

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alzheimers,
vascular dementia
fronto-temporal dementia
Lewy body dementia

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vascular dementia

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dementia that results from brain damage caused by cardiovascular disease

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fronto-temporal dementia

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dementia characterized by the degeneration of the frontal lobe, temporal lobe or both

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Lewy body dementia

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deposits of lewy bodies (proteins) in the brainstem, amygdala and cortex

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nursing management of alzheimers

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  • know the person beyond the symptoms.
  • recognize retained abilities
  • manipulate the social and physical environment to meet the patients unique needs
  • relate effectively, in ways that enable the person to feel supported, valued and confident.
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multiple sclerosis (MS)

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  • myelin sheath is attacked and destroyed.
  • early symptoms characterized by remission and exacerbation
  • early symptoms of MS include weakness and fatigue
  • as the disease progresses, scar tissue forms hard sclerotic plaques that replace myelin causing pressure on the nerve
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risk factors of MS

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  • cause unknown
  • canada has one of the highest rates in the world
  • increase in temperate climates
  • onset usually is 15-50 years old
  • women more likely than men (3:1)
  • may be triggered by environmental factors in those with genetic susceptibility
  • may be related to viral factors, dietary deficiencies, immunological and genetic factors
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motor symptoms of MS

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weakness or paralysis of limbs trunk or head and spasticity of muscles

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sensory symptoms of MS

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numbness or tingling, dislopia (double vision), patchy blindness, blurred vision, vertigo, tinnitus, and decreased hearing

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cerebellar symptoms of MS

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ataxia, dysarthria, and dysphagia. bowel and bladder function affected

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treatment of MS

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immunomodulating drugs work by inhibiting the immune system

  • corticosteroids may be utilized for their anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressant characteristics
  • symptomatic treatment for pain and muscle spasms using anti convulsants and muscle relaxants respectively
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nursing assessment and interventions of MS

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  • assess pain, constipation and bowel impactions, skin breakdown
  • psychosocial interventions are important
  • provide a social network with people in a similar age group
  • offer control in their daily routine
  • interventions for depression and anxiety
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amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)

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  • also known as Lou gehrigs disease or motor neurone disease
  • a progressive neuromuscular disease in which nerve cells die and leave voluntary muscles paralyzed
  • ALS is a fatal disease with no effective treatment and no cure
  • the senses are impaired
  • the intellect remains unaffected
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symptoms of ALS

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  • cramp in distal limbs are often the first sign
  • weakness and wasting of the arms, legs and hands develop other months
  • symptoms typically include twitching, stiffness and muscle cramps
  • over time, walking or climbing becomes difficult and the person may stumble or drag foot
  • sometimes the oral muscles degenerate and cause slurred speech, hoarseness or difficulty swallowing
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nursing interventions for ALS

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  • facilitating communication
  • decreased risk of aspiration
  • decrease risk of injury related to falls
  • providing diversional activities such as reading and human companionship
  • helping the patient and family manage the disease process to include grieving related to loss of Motor function and ultimately death
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LOO levels of orientation and LOC levels of consciousness

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lethargy
obtundation (semi coma)
full consciousness
stupor (arouses to painful stimulus)
coma (no movement or sound, possible reflexes)
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motor function of ALS

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assess motor strength bilaterally (grip fingers)

check for limb drift

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sensation and cerebellar function of ALS

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  • begin with feet and move up to face, comparing bilaterally
  • light touch
  • superficial pain
  • differentiate dull from sharp
  • temperature sensation
  • proprioception
  • coordination
  • balance and gait
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alzheimers

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most common type of dementia, change in amyloid plaque and neurofibulary tangles,

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frontotemporal dementia

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early onset dementia (before 65) damage to frontal and temporal lobe, behavioural and social problems and aggression. used psychotropic and antipsychotic meds

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lower body dementia

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accumulation of abnormal protein (lower body) in the brain. hallucinations decreased cognitive function, balance and falls

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vasular dementia

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second most common, decreased blood flow to the brain (mini strokes) the part of the brain that is affected is what the symptoms must be so the nurse must assess for that first. incontinence, extremity weakness, dizziness

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