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ACR: Nephro/BC/Dementia > Dementia > Flashcards

Dementia Flashcards

1
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what are some examples of dementia

A

Alzhemiers
vascular
lewy body
frontotemporal

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S/S of dementia/Alz

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Short term memory loss
Executive dysfxn
Sleep disturbance 
Agitation
Aggression
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How do you Dx dementia/Alz

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MMSE, MOCA (<24)
Neuro exam (FND)
Imaging: MRI (atrpohy of hippocampus, medial temporal lobes)
Labs: TSH, Vit B12, LFT, Renal Fxn, Glucose, CBC

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what re RF for Alz

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Female >65
FHx
brain trauma
T2DM
HTN, CVD
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how do you tx Alz

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Donepezil (cholinesterase inhibitor) 
- Rivastigmine, Galantamine
Memantine (NMDA antagonist) 
Antipsychotic meds 
SSRI (depression)
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ACR: Nephro/BC/Dementia (5 decks)

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