Dementia Flashcards
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4 most common causes of dementia
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Alzheimer’s
Vascular
Lewy body
Alcohol related
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Length of dementia
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> 6 months
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4 features of alzheimers
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Amnesia
Praxis
Executive function loss
Behavioural disturbances
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4 key features of vascular dementia
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Gait disturbance
Apraxia
Neurological signs
Behavioural disturbance
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6 features of Lewy body
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Visual hallucinations Parkinsonism Cognitive decline Disturbed consciousness Autonomic dysfunction Falls
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Features of fronto-temporal dementia
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>65 most common Language disturbance Disinhibition Apathy Overspending Poor hygiene Sexual behaviour Poor eating habits
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What occurs in normal pressure hydrocephalus
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Brain is being destroyed at the same rate as CSF pressure increaes so there is equalisation
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8 behavioural and psycho symptoms of dementia
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Challenging behaviour Depression Apathy Agitation Disinhibition Psychosis Wandering Aggression
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Alzheimers treatment
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Anti amyloid immunotherapy Neuroprotective treatment Hormone replacement Vitamin E NSAIDS Stem cells
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Treatments of alzheimers
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Anticholinesterase inhibitors
Memantine
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10 way to reduce risk of dementia
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Fish oils Antioxidants Be clever Insulin NSAIDs Blood pressure Exercise Red wine Be happy Low cholesterol
