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Dementia, Delirium, Depression + Neuro Flashcards

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dementia DSM 5 diagnostic criteria

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decline in memory PLUS one of the following:

  • unable to generate coherent speech and understand language
  • unable to recognize/identify objects
  • unable to execute motor activities
  • unable to think abstractly, make sound judgements, plan/carry out tasks
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tools to assess cognitive function (2)

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  • mini mental state exam (MMSE)

- mini-cog

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behavioral symptoms in dementia (6)

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  • psychomotor agitation
  • psychosis
  • aggression
  • apathy
  • depression
  • sleep
    (PPAADS)
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medications for dementia/Alzheimer’s (5)

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  • acetylcholinesterase inhibitors
  • Memantine (NMDA receptor antagonist)
  • haloperidol for psychotic symptoms
  • atypical antipsychotics
  • benzodiazepines for agitation/agression
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5 A’s of Alzheimer’s

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  • anomia - inability to remember names of things
  • apraxia - misuse of objects
  • agnosia - inability to interpret sensations
  • amnesia - memory loss
  • aphasia - inability to comprehend/formulate language
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stages of Alzheimer’s

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  • early: mild cognitive decline, noticeable deficits in demanding job situations
  • mild: deficit associated with complicated tasks, withdrawal, apathy, forgetfulness
  • moderate: insomnia, wandering, speech difficulty, difficulty with IADLs
  • moderately severe: deficits in ADLs, total dependence
  • severe: no verbal or self abilities
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tool for assessing delirium

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Confusion Assessment Method (CAM)

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CAM criteria

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  1. acute onset, fluctuating course
  2. inattention
  3. disorganized thinking
  4. altered LOC
    diagnosis requires 1 & 2, and either 3 or 4
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meds than can cause delirium

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anticholinergics, psychoactive drugs

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depression screening tools (2)

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  • geriatric depression scale

- patient health questionnaire-2 (PHQ-2)

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geriatric depression scale

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  • 15 yes/no questions

- highest score: 15 - most severe

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medications for depression (3)

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SSRIs, SNRIs, TCA-related medications

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non-pharmacologic treatment for depression

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  • group and individual therapy - cognitive behavioral therapies (CBT)
  • electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)
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three components of ICP

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  • brain volume
  • cerebral blood volume
  • cerebrospinal fluid
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Monro-Kellie Doctrine

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change in volume of any one component of ICP must be accompanied by a reciprocal change in one or both of the other components to maintain appropriate ICP

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early indicators of increased ICP (5)

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  • change in LOC
  • papilledema (optic disk swelling)
  • slurring of speech
  • delay in response
  • vomiting
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late indicators of increased ICP (4)

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  • further decrease in LOC
  • cushing’s triad
  • pupil changes
  • posturing
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treatment/interventions for increased ICP

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  • IV therapy and vasoactive agents
  • temp control
  • body positioning - HOB 30°, no hip flexion > 90°, log roll
  • maintain ventilation - pO2 > 60 mmHg
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meds for increased ICP (3)

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  • osmotic diuretics - mannitol
  • sedatives/paralytics (opioid narcotics, benzos, sedative-hypnotics, paralytics)
  • barbiturates
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two components of LOC

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arousal/alertness and content/awareness

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explain the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)

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  • assessment tool for arousal/alertness
  • three components: eye opening, best verbal, best motor
  • scores: 3-15 - 15 is best, < 7/8 requires further assessment
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decorticate posturing

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abnormal flexion; indicates cerebral hemisphere dysfunction

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decerebrate posturing

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abnormal extension; indicates brainstem dysfunction (worse)

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explain the cold caloric test

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  • tests the oculovestibular reflex, brainstem function

- nystagmus toward stimulus = normal

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explain doll’s eye movements

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  • tests the oculocephalic reflex
  • full doll’s eyes - eyes move opposite side of where the head is turned = normal
  • eyes remain fixed in mid-position as head is turned = brainstem injury
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Cushing’s triad

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  • increased systolic BP with widened pulse pressure
  • bradycardia
  • altered respirations (usually slowed)
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FAST

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tool for early recognition of stroke

face, arms, speech, time

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NIH stroke scale

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  • need to be certified to use

- highest score = 42, most severe

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right-sided stroke symptoms

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impulsivity, not aware of deficits

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left-sided stroke symptoms

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language, math deficits

anxiety, depression

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immediate care for stroke

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  • ABCs
  • CT scan
  • administer rtPA within 3 hours if ischemic
  • possible endovascular intervention
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meds for ongoing management of stroke (5)

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  • anticoagulants - aspirin
  • antihypertensives
  • steroids - reduce edema/inflammation in brain
  • anti-epileptics drugs - seizures may result from stroke
  • anti-anxiety
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positioning a stroke patient

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  • prevent foot drop
  • reduce external rotation of hip and knee flexion deformity
  • slings/splits for upper extremities to prevent subluxation of shoulder
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linear skull fracture

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  • minor traumatic injury, not life-threatening

- heals over time without intervention

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depressed skull fracture

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  • may be visible/palpable, may tear meninges
  • surgical repair of fracture and meninges, may need to evacuate hematoma
  • pain management, neuro assessment
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open/compound skull fracture

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  • depressed skull fracture with open scalp laceration
  • at risk for infection
  • surgical repair of and debridement of wound
  • pain management, neuro assessment, antibiotics
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basilar skull fracture

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  • fracture of one of the bones that make up the base of the skull
  • can cause tear in meninges, leaking of CSF - test for glucose
  • allow CSF to drain, dura will close on its own - surgery if injury does not heal in 1-2 weeks
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basilar skull fracture symptoms (5)

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  • periorbital ecchymosis (raccoon eyes)
  • mastoid ecchymosis (Battle’s sign)
  • facial nerve paralysis
  • otorrhea
  • rhinorrhea
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basilar skull fracture nursing interventions

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  • pain management
  • neuro assessment
  • monitor for infection
  • aseptic technique when changing dressing
  • use cotton to absorb CSF leak
  • raise HOB to decrease CSF pressure
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epidural hematoma cause

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  • bleeding between dura mater and skull due to high impact to temporal areas of brain
  • usually associated with linear fracture
  • usually arterial injury
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epidural hematoma presentation

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brief loss of consciousness –> AO x3 –> loss of consciousness again

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epidural hematoma management

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  • surgical evacuation of hematoma
  • neuro ICU w/ ICP monitor
  • neuro assessment - sudden changes in LOC, pupils
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subdural hematoma causes (acute, chronic)

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  • accumulation of blood between dura and arachnoid layers; usually venous injury
  • acute: deceleration injury, contusion (anticoagulants)
  • chronic: low impact injury
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acute subdural hematoma manifestations (5)

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  • symptoms present < 48 hours from injury

- drowsiness, headache, confusion, slowed thinking, agitation

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subacute subdural hematoma manifestations

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symptoms present 48 hours-2 weeks from injury

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chronic subdural hematoma manifestations (6)

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  • symptoms present > 2 weeks from injury

- headache, lethargy, vomiting, seizures, pupil changes, hemiparesis (one-sided weakness)

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subdural hematoma management

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  • surgical evacuation of hematoma
  • subdural drain placement
  • frequent neuro assessments
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subarachnoid hematoma cause

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  • accumulation of blood between arachnoid layer of meninges and brain
  • severe head injuries, brain aneurysm
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subarachnoid hematoma manifestation

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nuchal rigidity

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subarachnoid hematoma management

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  • placement of IVC, monitor ICP

- neuro assessments

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intracerebral hematoma cause

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  • accumulation of blood in brain parenchyma

- results from uncontrolled HTN, ruptured aneurysm, trauma

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intracerebral hematoma manifestations

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headache, decreasing LOC, dilation of one pupil, hemiplegia

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complications of closed head injury/hematoma (5)

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  • diabetes insipidus (DI)
  • SIADH
  • cerebral salt wasting (CSW)
  • herniation
  • seizures
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diabetes insipidus (DI)

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  • loss of ADH secretion due to pressure on pituitary gland
  • urine output > 200 ml/hr
  • specific gravity < 1.005 - dilute urine
  • serum sodium > 145
  • treatment: IV fluids, vasopressin/desmopressin
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SIADH

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  • excess secretion of ADH
  • urin output < 400 ml/hr
  • specific gravity > 1.02 - concentrated urine
  • serum sodium < 135 - dilutional hyponatremia
  • treatment: fluid restriction
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cerebral salt wasting (CSW)

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  • hypovolemia with low serum sodium and urine osmolality

- treatment: sodium replacement - NS IV, oral salt tabs

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seizure interventions

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  • prevent injury
  • place on side to prevent aspiration
  • stay with patient
  • monitor for status epilepticus - emergency; suction equipment ready, monitor VS, provide oxygen
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medications of seizures (7)

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  • lorazepam (Ativan) for status epilepticus
  • for all types: divalproex (Depakote), valproic acid (Depakene), phenytoin (Dilantin)
  • for partial and general tonic-clonic: carbamazepine (Tegretol), phenobarbital (Barbita), primidone (Mysoline)
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seizures management

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  • anti-epileptic drugs
  • vagal nerve stimulation
  • surgical interventions - limbic resection, anterior temporal lobe resection
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causes of acquired Parkinsonism

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infection, trauma, drug toxicity (phenothiazines, butyrophenones), hydrocephalus, genetic/hereditary diseases

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early signs of Parkinson’s (3)

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  • loss of flexibility
  • aching
  • fatigue
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4 cardinal symptoms of PD

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  • resting tremors
  • bradykinesia - slow movement
  • rigidity - cog-wheeling
  • postural instability
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meds for PD (5)

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  • levadopa
  • dopamine agonists
  • COMT inhibitors
  • dopamine releasers
  • MAO-B inhibitor
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levadopa side effects (4)

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  • tardive dyskinesia
  • orthostatic hypotension
  • delirium
  • hallucinations
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drugs that assist levadopa (4)

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  • carbidopa - increases absorption (Sinemet)
  • COMT inhibitors
  • stalevo
  • MAO-B inhibitors
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normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH)

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  • accumulation of CSF causing ventricles of brain to enlarge
  • can occur after injury or stroke
  • treat w/ VP shunt
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NPH triad of symptoms

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  • gait disturbance
  • dementia, forgetfulness
  • urinary incontinence

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