FINAL 04 - Dementia, BPSD, Parkinson's Disease Flashcards

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Is a general term characterized by progressive cognitive decline, memory loss, and changes in behavior

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Dementia

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Most common cause of dementia that affects memory, thinking, and behavior

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Alzheimer’s disease

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Occurs because of microscopic bleeding and blood vessel blockage in the brain

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Vascular dementia

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4
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4 symptoms and signs of dementia

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Short term memory, Difficulty with task, Language problems, Disorientation

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5
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Refers to the symptoms of disturbed perception that frequently occur in patients with dementia

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Behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD)

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Is characterized by the progressive loss of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra, leading to motor symptoms like tremors, rigidity, and bradykinesia

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Parkinson’s disease

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Is a burst of uncontrolled electrical activity between brain cells that causes temporary abnormalities in muscle tone or movements

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Seizure

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Are also called partial seizures since they begin in one area of the brain

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Focal seizures

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9
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A type of focal seizure that may alter emotions

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Simple focal seizure

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A type of seizure that involves a change or loss of consciousness or awareness that feels like being in a dream

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Complex focal seizure

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Are surges of abnormal nerve discharges throughout the cortex of the brain more or less at the same time

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Generalized seizure

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6 types of generalized seizure

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Absence, Tonic, Atonic, Clonic, Myoclonic, Tonic-clonic

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Formerly known as petit mal seizures; often occur in children

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Absence seizures

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14
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Are seizures that cause stiffening of the muscles

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Tonic seizures

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Also known as drop seizures; cause a loss of muscle control

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Atonic seizures

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16
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Are seizures associated with repeated jerking muscle movements

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Clonic seizures

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17
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Are seizures that usually appear as sudden brief jerks or twitches of the arms and legs

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Myoclonic seizures

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18
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Previously known as grand mal seizures; are the most dramatic type of epileptic seizure

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Tonic-clonic seizure

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Are rapid, repeated, involuntary contractions of a group of muscles that either result in a movement or sound

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Tics

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20
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4 causes of tics

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Psychogenic, Neurogenic, Substance abuse, Physiological

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21
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2 types of tics

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Simple, Complex

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22
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Are tics that involve a single muscle group

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Simple tics

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23
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2 types of simple tics

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Simple motor tics, Simple vocal tics

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It includes head shaking, eye blinking, sniffing, neck jerking, shoulder shrugging, and grimacing

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Simple motor tics

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It includes coughing, throat clearing, and barking

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Simple vocal tics

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Are tics that usually involve more than one muscle group

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Complex tics

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2 types of complex tics

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Complex motor tics, Complex vocal tics

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It includes self-hitting or self-biting, jumping and twirling while walking

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Complex motor tics

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It includes repeating words or phrases, echoing what someone else said, and speaking obscenities

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Complex vocal tics

30
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Is an autoimmune inflammatory disease of the CNS white matter characterized by a relapsing or progressive course

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Multiple Sclerosis

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Is a chronic, progressive, hereditary disease of the nervous system that results in progressive involuntary choreiform movement and dementia

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Huntington’s disease

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Means any diagnostic or therapeutic drug that has the property of assisting in the diagnosis of abnormal conditions or symptoms

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Agent

33
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Includes the brain, spinal cord, and a complex network of nerves

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Nervous system

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Are medicines that affect the CNS

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CNS agents

35
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Are medications used in the management and treatment of pain

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Analgesic

36
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Are drugs that help normalize the way nerve impulses travel along the nerve cells which helps prevent ot treat seizures

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Anticonvulsant

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Are medicines that ease nausea and vomiting

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Antiemetic/Antivertigo

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Are medicines that aim to replace dopamine either by drugs that release dopamine or those that mimic the action of dopamine

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Antiparkinsons

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Are medicines that work on the CNS to relieve anxiety, aid sleep, or have a calming effect

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Anxiolytics

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Are a diverse group of medicines that have the ability to relax or reduce tension in the muscle

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Muscle relaxants

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Are those used to perceive things that are not physical touch, such as sound, sight, smell, and taste

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Special senses

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Involves difficulty processing and responding to these types of sensory information and can cause difficulties functioning in daily life

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Special senses disorder

43
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It is a hormone that is prescribed for the treatment of auditory processing disorder (APD) in children and teens

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Intranasal insulin

44
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Is a mineral compound of sodium valproate, which reduces neuron activity and prevents seizures

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Depakote

45
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It is a drug that can help reduce sensitivity to external stimuli, minimize irritation or agitation, and improve coordination and balance

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Intranasal sodium nitrate

46
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This drug is administered through the nasal cavity and may help reduce sensitivity to smells

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Intranasal clonidine

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This drug is administered through the nasal cavity and can help reduce sensitivity to taste and improve digestion

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Intranasal lidocaine

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Are proteins derived from human or animal plasma and is intended to activate the immune system and provide protection against certain illnesses or diseases

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Intravenous immunoglobulins

49
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Recurring seizures

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Epilepsy

50
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Duration of most seizures

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30 seconds-2 minutes

51
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“Brakes”

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Inhibitory circuits

52
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“Accelerator”

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Excitatory circuits

53
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4 side effects of intranasal insulin

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Nausea, Headache, Dizziness, Fatigue

54
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4 side effects of anticonvulsants

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Dizziness, Diarrhea, Headache, Stomach upset

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4 side effects of intranasal sodium nitrate

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Nose burns, Skin irritation, Dizziness, Diarrhea

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4 side effects of intranasal clonidine

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Dry mouth, Constipation, Dizziness, Fatigue

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3 side effects of intranasal lidocaine

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Irritation of the nasal sphincter, Nasal bleeding, Headache