Delirium and dimentia Flashcards
1
Q
what is delirium
A
- complex neuropsychiatric syndrome
- medical emergency
- irreversible brain damage and can worsen dimentia
2
Q
what are the three main types of delirium
A
- hypoactive
- hyperactive
- mixed
3
Q
what are very high risk factors for delirium
A
- advanced age
- depression
- dementia
- sx: hip fracture, cardiac surgery and severe illness
4
Q
what are multimodal interventions for preventing delirium
A
- orientation questions
- updatign the whiteboard
- removing catheters
- stimulation during the day
- avoiding dehydration and constipation
- increasing nutrition
- proper sleep regime
5
Q
what is done to evaluate and diagnose alzheimers and dimentia
A
- history
- cognitive tests
- neuropsycholgical testing
- physical exam
- labs
- neuroimaging
6
Q
non-pharmacological interventions for dimentia
A
- sensory interventions
- group activities
- music and art therapy
7
Q
A
