Alzheimers hallucination - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

CNA - Chapter 5 Exam Which of the following should a NA do if a resident is confused? - correct answer Avoid explaining care, as it will only agitate the resident Confusion may be caused by... - correct answer Urinary tract infection The ability to think logically and clearly is called... - correct answer Dementia Which of the following statements is true of Alzheimers Disease (AD)? - correct answer Skills a person has used over a lifetime are usually kept lon...

Central nervous system neurotransmitters 1. Amino acid neurotransmitters a. Excitatory- glutamate b. Inhibitory- GABA (target in CNS for anticonvulsants/benzo) 2. Amine neurotransmitters a. Catecholamines i. Dopamine controls mvmt and emotions ii. Norepi affects HR, BP, bladder iii. epinephrine BP, HR, attention b. Serotonin c. Histamine d. Acetylcholine in ANS movment e. Nicotine in PNS f. Muscarinic in PNS 3. Neuropeptide transmitters a. Vasopressin, Oxytocin, Insulin, Somatosta...

What are the typical demographics of a patient with MS (what type of person does this disease normally effect) Young, caucasion female of eastern European desent At the onset of alzheimers, what category of medications should be initiated Cholinesterase inhibitors What factors contribute to a patient being high risk for falls History of falls, medications, vision impairment, heat rate/rhythm abnormalities, footwear issues, home environment, gait/mobility issues, poor reflexes. ...

dopaminergic agent levodopa/carbidopa anticholinergic agent benzotrophine cholinesterase inhibitor donepezil Immunomodulators interferon beta traditional anti epileptic drugs phenytoin, carbamazepine, valproic acid atypical anti epileptic drugs oxcarbazepine lamotrigdine barbiturates Phenobarbital muscle spams drugs baclofen dantrolene 1st generation antipsychotics low potency: chlorpromazine high potency: haloperidol 2nd...

NURS 623 exam 4 Questions and Answers Rated A What are the typical demographics of a patient with MS (what type of person does this disease normally effect) Young, caucasion female of eastern European desent At the onset of alzheimers, what category of medications should be initiated Cholinesterase inhibitors What factors contribute to a patient being high risk for falls History of falls, medications, vision impairment, heat rate/rhythm abnormalities, footwear issues, home environment, gait/m...

Which of the following should a NA do if a resident is confused? - correct answer Avoid explaining care, as it will only agitate the resident Confusion may be caused by... - correct answer Urinary tract infection The ability to think logically and clearly is called... - correct answer Dementia Which of the following statements is true of Alzheimers Disease (AD)? - correct answer Skills a person has used over a lifetime are usually kept longer. When a resident with AD is frightened, the NA ...

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NURS 623 Exam 4 QUESTIONS with complete Solutions (Latest 2024 Edition) What are the typical demographics of a patient with MS (what type of person does this disease normally effect) Young, caucasion female of eastern European desent At the onset of alzheimers, what category of medications should be initiated Cholinesterase inhibitors What factors contribute to a patient being high risk for falls History of falls, medications, vision impairment, heat rate/rhythm abnormalities, footwear...

Varcarolis Ch. 23 Neurocognitive Disorders Practice Exam Questions and Answers 1. An older adult patient takes multiple medications daily. Over 2 days, the patient developed confusion, slurred speech, an unsteady gait, and fluctuating levels of orientation. These findings are most characteristic of: a. delirium. c. amnestic syndrome. b. dementia. d. Alzheimers disease. - Answer️️ -a. delirium. Delirium is characterized by an abrupt onset of fluctuating levels of awareness, clouded ...

What are the typical demographics of a patient with MS (what type of person does this disease normally effect) - Young, caucasion female of eastern European desent At the onset of alzheimers, what category of medications should be initiated - Cholinesterase inhibitors What factors contribute to a patient being high risk for falls - History of falls, medications, vision impairment, heat rate/rhythm abnormalities, footwear issues, home environment, gait/mobility issues, poor reflexes. Wha...