Neurology Flashcards

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How may pain be indicated by a non-verbal patient?

A
  • behaviour changes
    • touching face
  • changes to sleeping patterns
  • changing to eating habits
    • hot and cold
    • sweet
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What are the three stages of Alzheimer’s disease?

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  1. often mistaken for ageing, forgetfulness
  2. aphasia, speaking less, unusual situations
  3. sometimes in care home, little emotion and self-care
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What are the 5 key principles that underpin the Adults with Incapacity Act?

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  1. must benefit the patient
  2. minimum necessary intervention
  3. take into account wishes of the adult
  4. consultation with relevant others
  5. encourage patient to exercise residual capacity
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