Pathophysiology of dementia.
* Neurological diseases and cerebrovascular changes like Parkinsonism,
Alzheimer's disease,blood brain barrier dysfunction,cerebral microinfarcts,
amyloid deposition etc negatively affect the normal functioning central nerve
system and it's neurons..
* It results in neurodegeneration thereby loss of adequate neurons in the brain.
* Loss of normal functioning neurons in the brain results in cognitive impairment
and leads to symptoms of dementia like memory loss,impaired judgement etc.
Define dementia of Alzheimer type (DAT) and describe the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, evaluation and treatment.
Define dementia of Alzheimer type (DAT) and describe the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, evaluation and treatment.
what neurobiological models are there for dementia? What medication are appropriate for dementia? What education are need for family and patient with dementia What referral(s) are necessary for patient with dementia formal screening and/or testing needed to diagnose dementia . What screening tools and testing would you have patient to complete.
What are three differences between dementia and delirium? Can a client who has dementia also experience delirium? How is the focus of nursing care different for clients who have dementia vs. clients who have delirium?
What is meant by “a global epidemic of dementia?”
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list the four different of dementia question 2 is explain what Alzheimer's disease is. question 3 is what is vascular dementia or multi-infarct dementia? question4 is list three(3) examples of the impacts that dementia may have on family carers, family and significant others that you need to be aware of when supporting people who are affected by dementia. question 5 is give an example of a non-verbal method of communication that would be appropriate to use with a person affected...
what is most challenging aspect of prescribing medication for a patient with dementia? Why is this considered challenging Donezepil medication is prescribed for Dementia, Note the dose and administration for this medication. What side effects should you be mindful of observing?