Pick's Disease (FTD) Flashcards
1
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Discovered by Czechoslovakian neuro and psych in:
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1892
2
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-% of dementia cases
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2-5%
3
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Progressive and degeneration of the:
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-anterior temporal
-frontal lobes
Of the brain
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What happens to the brain?
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Abnormal peotein deposits in the brain called Tau Shrinkage
5
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Areas of the brain affected are associated with:
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Frontal lobe: -decision making -control of behaviours Temporal Lobe: -emotion -language
6
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Problems with:
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- sequencing
- planning
- personality
- physical
7
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Who does Pick’s (FTD) affect?
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Men and women
Usually between 50-60yrs old
8
Q
Average length of FTD:
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7-8 years
9
Q
Do AD meds work with people who have FTD?
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No!
10
Q
Signs and symptoms of FTD: (4)
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- behavioural
- emotional
- language
- physical
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Behavioural:
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- impulsivity and poor jusgment
- excess behaviour( over eating, drinking, spending..)
- lack of attention to hygiene and adl’s
- sexual exhibitionism or promiscuity
- decline in function at work/home
- repetitive/obsessive behaviour
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Emotional:
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- abrupt mood changes
- la k of warmth, concern, or empathy and apathy
- rudeness, impatience or aggression
- easily distracted; poor attention span
- unaware of changes in behaviours
13
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Language:
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- loss of vocab
- trouble finding words or saying right word
- repeating words (echolalia)
- weak, uncoordinated speech sounds
- decreased abilty to read and write
- complete loss of speech
14
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Physical:
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- muscle rigidity and stiffness
- difficulty moving
- general weakness
- memory loss
15
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FTD stands for:
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Fronto-Temporal Dementia
