Conditions Flashcards
Neurodegenerative condition
- progressive neurological disease of CNS, structural or neurochemical, advances according to characteristic stages
Examples:
1) Parkinson’s Disease (PD)
2) Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
3) Amyotropic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
Parkinson’s Disease
Neurodegenerative
- deterioration in substantia nigra
- rigidity
- bradykinesia
- resting tremor
- festinating gait
Multiple Sclerosis
Neurodegenerative condition
- white matter lesions in CNS & demyelination process
- fluctuate changes in energy level, sensation, weakness, cognition, vision, mobility
Guillain-Barre syndrome
Acute demyelinating condition
- symmetrical & progressive paralysis
- ascending weakness starting at the feet
- possibility cranial nerve & respiratory muscle involvement
Typical course includes
- acute phase: 2-4 weeks: progressive increase in symptoms
- plateau phase: few days to few weeks: no change occurs
- progressive recovery phase (up to 2 years): gradual improvement
Amyotropic Lateral sclerosis
Neurodegenerative condition
- progressive death of upper & lower motor neurons
- muscle weakness in one or more extremity
- difficulties with speech, swallowing, &/or breathing
Huntington’s disease
- genetically-inherited degenerative neurological disease
- begins between 30 and 50 years
- choreiform movements, decline in thinking & reasoning skills, alterations in mood
Interventions: support engagement in occupation (e.g. environmental modification, assistive devices, augmentative communication devices, dysphasia management, cognitive strategies, seating & mobility, caregiver training)
Duchenne’s muscular dystrophy
Inherited genetic disorder
- muscle weakness & atrophy of proximal musculature of pelvis & shoulder girdle
- symptoms more common in males, detected around 3 years of age
- gradual loss of independent ambulation, progressive deterioration of musculature of trunk, neck, & distal extremities
- cognition unaffected
Systemic lupus erythematosus
Autoimmune inflammatory disease affecting joints, skin, blood cells, vital organs
- characterized by distinct butterfly-shaped facial rash that crosses both cheeks
- symptoms may be acute, chronic, or episodic & may include
1) joint pain & swellling
2) skin lesions
3) fatigue
4) Raynaud’s phenomenon
5) dyspnea
6) alterations in cognition
Alzheimer’s Disease
Most common form of dementia
- decline in memory, thinking, & performance skills with 3 stages
1) mild
2) moderate
3) severe
Alzheimer’s Disease: mild stage
- difficulty remembering new information
- getting lost
- challenges with money management
- increased time to complete ADL & routines
- mood & personality changes
Alzheimer’s Disease: moderate stage
- increased memory loss & confusion
- impulsive behavior
- difficulty in completing daily activities
- poor problem solving & judgement
- may experience hallucinations, delusions, & paranoia
Alzheimer’s disease: severe stage
- inability to communicate
- dependent with ADLs
- dysphasia & increased risk of aspiration
- incontinence
Macular degeneration
Progressive, age-related visual condition
- atrophy of macula (posterior part of retina)
- decrease in central visual acuity
- blurry, distorted or low vision
Interventions: magnification devices, lighting recommendations, color & contrast enhancements, visual skills training
Myasthenia gravis
Autoimmune motor unit disorder
- ptosis & double vision
- possible difficulty with chewing, swallowing, & speech
- weakness & fatigue that increases throughout the day
Interventions: energy conservation, work simplification education, sleep hygiene strategies, recommendation of adapted & assistive devices, activity modification
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Pulmonary condition associated with limited airflow from the lungs
- difficulty breathing
- shortness of breath during activities
- dyspnea & fatigue that influence occupational performance
- persistent cough
- includes emphysema & chronic bronchitis
Dyspnea
Shortness of breath due to impaired breathing in response to activity or at rest & may require
- medical attention
- modification to activity demands
- instruction in breathing techniques
- dyspnea control postures
Orthopnea
Shortness of breath due to impaired breathing while in supine
Recommendations: client sleep in upright position
Myocardial infarction
Emergency medical condition
- blocked flow of blood to heart muscle resulting in damage to the heart
Angina
Chest pain/pressure in response to exertion or at rest radiating to
- arms
- neck
- jaw
- back
Modifiable risk factors for cerebrovascular accident
- smoking
- hypertension
- diabetes Mellitus
- obesity
- sendentary lifestyle
- stress
- high cholesterol
Nonmodifiable risk factors for cerebrovascular accident
- family history
- age (late adulthood)
- gender
- post-menopausal
- history of heart disease
Neurological deficits associated with R hemisphere dysfunction
- L hemiparesis/hemiplegia
- sensory impairment on L side
- unilateral body & spatial neglect
- visual field cut on L side
- decreased insight into deficits
- deficits depend on specific area of R hemisphere that is damaged
Neurological deficits associated with L hemisphere dysfunction
- R hemiparesis/hemiplegia
- sensory impairment on R side
- language impairment (expressive &/or receptive aphasia)
- bilateral motor apraxia
- frustration
- deficits depend on specific area of L hemisphere damaged
Cerebral palsy
Neurological condition caused by brain injury or brain malformation that occurs while brain is developing before, during, or immediately following birth, characterized by impaired:
- body movements & gross motor skills
- muscle control & tone
- muscle coordination & fine motor skills
- reflexes, posture, & balance
- oral motor functioning
Down syndrome
Genetic disorder associated with chromosome 21
- characterized by mild to moderate intellectual disability
- physical developmental delay
- low muscle tone
- characteristic facial features
Diaphoreses
sweating, especially to an unusual degree as a symptom of disease or a side effect of a drug.
Emergent awareness
Difficulty or inability to recognize & correct errors in performance
Selective attention
the processes that allow an individual to select and focus on particular input for further processing while simultaneously suppressing irrelevant or distracting information
Constructional disorder
Difficulty/inability to assemble separate parts to build an end-product
Autism spectrum disorder
Neurodevelopmental disorder with symptoms including
- social dysfunction
- stereotypical behavior patterns
- perseverative thoughts or interests
- sensory processing deficits
- executive dysfunction
Developmental dyspraxia
Neurodevelopmental disorder (also called developmental coordination disorder)
- clumsiness and poor coordination
- motor planning deficits
- learning difficulties
- perceptual difficulties (visual and motor)
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Neurobehavioral disorder
- inattention
- restlessness
- impulsivity
- emotional dysregulation
- sensory processing
- social immaturity
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder
Congenital birth defect secondary to gestational exposure to alcohol resulting in mild to severe impairment in one or more of these developmental areas
- physical
- cognitive
- social
- behavioral
Torticollis
Dystonic disorder either congenital or acquired: defined by abnormal, asymmetrical head or neck position
Interventions:
- ROM exercises
- positioning
- environmental adaptations
Major depressive disorder (MDD)
Mood disorder
- persistent low mood
- anhedonia
- changes in sleeping/appetite
- decreased energy
- feelings of hopelessness
Bipolar disorders
Mood condition that manifests as manic, depressive, or mixed episodes:
- type I = primarily manic
- type II = primarily depressive
Cyclothymic disorder
- less severe form of bipolar disorder
- duration of symptoms does not meet criteria of major maniac or depressive disorder
Schizophrenia
Psychotic thought disorder with altered sense of reality
- hallucinations and delusions
- disturbance in thinking and behavior
- emotional blunting, social isolation, cognitive changes
Anxiety disorders
Emotional condition characterized by abnormal reaction, overwhelming fear, and uncontrollable thoughts resulting in physiological response impacting daily function
Personality disorders
Psychological condition
- disturbance of personality traits
- behaviors inconsistent with societal norms/expectations
- problems with interpersonal relationships
Addiction
Condition impacting personal, social, occupational functioning with physical or uncontrollable dependence on a
- substance (drug, alcohol)
- behavior (gambling)
Substance use disorder
Individual reliant on use of substances for non-medical purposes, leading to physical/psychological addiction
Intervention:
- cognitive behavioral therapy
- 12 step programs
- recovery programs
- pharmacology
Eating disorders
Serious emotional and physical disorders including extreme preoccupation with food, body image, and weight
Intervention:
- cognitive behavioral therapy
- group therapy’
- family therapy
Anorexia nervous
Eating disorder
- fear of gaining weight
- inability to maintain adequate nutritional intake due to distorted perception of body weight and body image