Delirium & Dementia Flashcards
what is delirium
state of temporary but acute mental confusion
is delirium preventable/reversible
yes
what is the leading risk factor for delirium
dementia
what are links to onset of delirium (5)
stress
surgery
sleep deprivation
pain
depression
causes of delirium (DELIRIUM)
Dementia, dehydration
Electrolyte imbalances, emotional stress
Lung, liver, heart, kidney, brain
Infection, ICU
Rx drugs
Injury, immobility
Untreated pain, unfamiliar environment
Metabolic disorders
what are diagnostic tests we can do for delirium (7)
H&P
Lab tests
ECG
CT
MRI
Lumbar Puncture
EEG
If delirium is secondary to infection we need what to decrease delirium
antibiotics
we need to re____ & ____ interventions
reorientation
behavioral
what is dementia
a chronic & progressive deterioration of a gradual decline in memory, language, & higher executive functions
can dementia be treated/reversible
yes it could be
what are the most common causes of dementia (7)
neurodegenerative conditions
vascular diseases
toxic, metabolic, or nutritional diseases
immunologic or systemic diseases
how do we diagnose dementia (4)
medical, neuro, psych hx
rule out other medical conditions
how do we treat dementia (2)
similar to alzheimer’s
treat risk factors
