(nuero) Alzheimer's Dse Flashcards by ivy Bernardo

What are the manefestatinsof alzheimer’s dse?

Forgetfullness
Confabulation
Sundowning

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Cause of alszheimer’s dse.

Low acetylcholine
Neurofibrilary tangles
Senile neurotic plaques

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

Amnesia
Aphrasia
Agnosia
Aphasia
Anomiq

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Diagostic test for alzheimer’s

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

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

Autopsy

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DOC inalzheimers dse.

Aricept
Cognex (monitor AST and ALT)
Nemenda

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What is the priority ursingiterventionsfor alzheimer’s dse?

Priority
Place bedin low position
Provide adequate lightning

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Nursing interventions for alzheimer’s dse.

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)

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