delirium/dementia Flashcards
1
Q
types of delirium
A
hyperacctive (meds, withdraw)
hypo (hepatic enceph)
2
Q
EToh toxicity needs?
A
IV thiamine, glucose, vitamins
3
Q
haldol, lorazepma, proprofol help a patient with?
A
delirium
4
Q
MCC of dementia
A
Alzheimers, then vascular
5
Q
gradual, progress in memory, aggressive behavior and cognition is?
A
dementia - alzheimers
6
Q
tau proteins cause?
A
senile plaque in hypocampus and neurofibrullary tangles.
7
Q
cushing triad is
A
HTN, brady resp depression
8
Q
uncul herniation
A
dilated non-reactive isolateral pupil;
9
Q
central hernia
A
loss of brain stem reflees and weird breathing
10
Q
AMS patient tx?
A
ABC, IV, 02, elevated bed, glucose/thiamine, naloxe, mannitol.
