Alzheimer's

Question 1

List the 4 main dysfunctional changes that occur in the brain with Alzheimer’s Disease?

Answer 1

1. DECREASED BRAIN MASS - 40-50% loss
2. ANT to POST PROGRESSION - begins front cortical
3. NEURITIC PLAQUES - CENTRAL CHARACTERISTIC
4. NEUROFIBRILLARY TANGLES

Question 2

What is the insoluble goopy material called beta-amyloid protein, which is a breakdown product of amyloid precursor protein (APP)

Answer 2

CENTRAL CHARACTERISTIC of ALZHEIMER’S:

NEURITIC PLAQUES

Question 3

Name the 7 warning signs of Alzheimer’s?

Answer 3

1. ASKING SAME QUESTION OVER
2. REPEATING SAME STORY
3. FORGETTING HOW TO COOK, PLAY CARDS, REPAIR
4. LOSING ABILITY TO PAY BILLS, BALANCE BUDGET
5. GETTING LOST IN FAMILIAR SURROUNDINGS
6. NEGLECTING HYGIENE, STATING CLEANLINESS
7. RELYING ON SOMEONE ELSE TO RESPOND

Question 4

How long are the phases of Alzheimer’s?

Answer 4

EARLY: 2 to 4 years
MODERATE: 4 to 10 years
SEVERE: 6-18 months

Question 5

What are some treatment considerations of severe Alzheimer’s? (4)

Answer 5

MAY REACT WITH STARTLE
CHOKING / ASPIRATION RISK
HIGH DECUBITIS ULCER RISK
UNSTABLE BLOOD PRESSURE