NU240 Exam 3 Questions with 100% Correct Answers
When should sinemet be given and why? - Answer- Give 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal to minimize GI side effects and it must be given on time to prevent fluctuations in symptoms
Common side effects of sinemet - Answer- hypotension
dyskines...
NU240 Exam 3 Questions
with 100% Correct
Answers
When should sinemet be given and why? - Answer- Give 1 hour before or 2 hours after
a meal to minimize GI side effects and it must be given on time to prevent fluctuations in
symptoms
Common side effects of sinemet - Answer- hypotension
dyskinesia (involuntary mvts)
dystonia (lack of control of mvts)
hallucinations
sleep disorders
depression
Pts that take MAOI inhibitors must avoid foods with what and why? - Answer- tyramine
bc it can cause an increase in blood pressure
Examples of foods with tyramine in them that pts taking MAOI inhibitors must avoid -
Answer- aged cheeses, soy sauce, cured meats
A lesion in what brain area causes the pt to speak easily with many long runs of words,
but the content doesn't make sense? - Answer- Wernicke's area
A lesion in what brain area causes the pt to usually understand others but speak very
slowly and use minimal number of words. - Answer- broca's area
The onset of delirium begins in what way? - Answer- sudden/abrupt
symptoms of delirium include disturbances in what? - Answer- consciousness and
attention, memory deficits, and perpetual disturbances
Possible causes of delirium - Answer- cognitive impairment
severe illness
sensory impairment
medications
procedures
restraints
, Instruments used for assessment of delirium include these - Answer- mini mental state
exam
confusion assessment method
Neelon and Champagne assessment method
Communication techniques to use with a pt with delirium - Answer- Know the pt's past
patterns
speak slowly
be calm and patient
smile
use simple, familiar words
give one step directions
reassure of safety
Onset of dementia occurs in what way? - Answer- gradual and slow
Describe vascular dementia - Answer- -2nd most common type of dementia
-s/s overlap with alzheimers disease but memory may not be as seriously affected
Describe mixed dementia - Answer- -characterized byt he hallmark abnormalities of
alzheimers and vascular dementia
At what age does Early-onset dementia (EO-D) develop? - Answer- between 30-60
years of age
Active management of alzheimers disease includes these 5 things - Answer- 1.
Appropriate use of available treatment options
2. Effective management of coexisting conditions
3. Coordination of care among medical providers and caregivers
3. Participation in activities and adult day programs
4. Taking part in support groups and support services
Conditions that precipitate behavioral symptoms in persons with dementia - Answer-
communication deficits
pain
acute medical problems
depression
loneliness
depersonalized rushed care
restraints
noise
When bathing and other ADLs a pt with dementia, these interventions can help a pt to
not respond by screaming and striking out - Answer- Explain all actions before doing
things
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