Exam 10: Nursing Management of Dementia

For a lethargic patient, oral intake may be compromised, and the patient is at risk for dehydration and what other medical condition?

What cholinesterase inhibitor that is commonly prescribed for treatment of Alzheimer's dementia is also approved for use in mild to moderate Parkinson's dementia?

Which of the following was developed for use with older adults in order to promote adjustment and integrity for older adults through structured remembering and reflecting on the past?

Because advance directives and advance care planning are important tools to assist those facing the end of life, evidence suggests that end-of-life decision making in the United States is extremely well implemented.

The use of positron emission tomography (PET) imaging and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) assays of biomarkers are recommended as part of the diagnostic workup for dementia.

What type of medications are used cautiously in older adults due to their side effect profile, particularly an increased risk of falls?

What region of the brain, which is important to learning and memory, gradually loses volume as part of the normal aging process?

Which of the following is considered to be the primary treatment for delirium?

When a person with dementia becomes agitated, the possibility of which of the following should be considered?

What model of dementia care focuses on the relationship between environmental stimuli and identifying common stressors that may lead to behavioral and psychological symptoms?

In the United States, palliative care refers to a comprehensive approach to improving the quality of life for people who are living with potentially fatal diseases.

Due to their motor symptoms, it is not uncommon for individuals with Lewy body dementia to initially be thought to have what medical condition?

The APOE-e4 gene has varying penetrance so even persons at the highest risk may never develop the disease.

Plaques made up of abnormal deposits of what protein are a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease?

Hippocampal loss is significantly accelerated in older people with Alzheimer's dementia, especially if they have vascular problems or diabetes.

What medication is an NMDA noncompetitive receptor antagonist, currently the only medication in this class, and helps to protect neurons from glutamate excitotoxicity without completely eliminating the glutamate necessary for normal neurological function?

Which of the following relies less on cognitive ability and can be theoretically used into much later stages of dementia?

Which of the following models of dementia care focuses on supporting the remaining abilities of the person with dementia to avoid excess disability?

Depression in the older adult is often more obvious and easier to diagnose than depression in young or middle-aged adults.