FINAL 04 - Dementia, BPSD, Parkinson's Disease Flashcards
Is a general term characterized by progressive cognitive decline, memory loss, and changes in behavior
Dementia
Most common cause of dementia that affects memory, thinking, and behavior
Alzheimer’s disease
Occurs because of microscopic bleeding and blood vessel blockage in the brain
Vascular dementia
4 symptoms and signs of dementia
Short term memory, Difficulty with task, Language problems, Disorientation
Refers to the symptoms of disturbed perception that frequently occur in patients with dementia
Behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD)
Is characterized by the progressive loss of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra, leading to motor symptoms like tremors, rigidity, and bradykinesia
Parkinson’s disease
Is a burst of uncontrolled electrical activity between brain cells that causes temporary abnormalities in muscle tone or movements
Seizure
Are also called partial seizures since they begin in one area of the brain
Focal seizures
A type of focal seizure that may alter emotions
Simple focal seizure
A type of seizure that involves a change or loss of consciousness or awareness that feels like being in a dream
Complex focal seizure
Are surges of abnormal nerve discharges throughout the cortex of the brain more or less at the same time
Generalized seizure
6 types of generalized seizure
Absence, Tonic, Atonic, Clonic, Myoclonic, Tonic-clonic
Formerly known as petit mal seizures; often occur in children
Absence seizures
Are seizures that cause stiffening of the muscles
Tonic seizures
Also known as drop seizures; cause a loss of muscle control
Atonic seizures
Are seizures associated with repeated jerking muscle movements
Clonic seizures
Are seizures that usually appear as sudden brief jerks or twitches of the arms and legs
Myoclonic seizures
Previously known as grand mal seizures; are the most dramatic type of epileptic seizure
Tonic-clonic seizure
Are rapid, repeated, involuntary contractions of a group of muscles that either result in a movement or sound
Tics
4 causes of tics
Psychogenic, Neurogenic, Substance abuse, Physiological
2 types of tics
Simple, Complex
Are tics that involve a single muscle group
Simple tics