(nuero) Alzheimer's Dse

Question 0

What are the manefestatinsof alzheimer’s dse?

Answer 0

Forgetfullness
Confabulation
Sundowning

Question 1

Cause of alszheimer’s dse.

Answer 1

Low acetylcholine
Neurofibrilary tangles
Senile neurotic plaques

Question 2

What are the “A” inabilities of alzheimer’s?

Answer 2

Amnesia
Aphrasia
Agnosia
Aphasia
Anomiq

Question 3

Diagostic test for alzheimer’s

Answer 3

PET
EEG (no caffeine)
CT Scan and MRI ( remove metals)

Question 4

What is the most reliable test for alzheimer’s dse?

Answer 4

Autopsy

Question 5

DOC inalzheimers dse.

Answer 5

Aricept
Cognex (monitor AST and ALT)
Nemenda

Question 6

What is the priority ursingiterventionsfor alzheimer’s dse?

Answer 6

Priority
Place bedin low position
Provide adequate lightning

Question 7

Nursing interventions for alzheimer’s dse.

Answer 7

Approach: consistent

Therapy: pet, music, reminiscence and orient to reality( cloc and calendar)

Communication: use simple words
Assign consistent caregiver
Ask to participate in ADL( to inc. Self-esteem)