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| pt can learn but wont remember unless prompted: |
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Definition
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| impaired learning and won't remember even when prompted: |
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Definition
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| beta amyloid plaques W/O neurfibrillary tangles: |
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Definition
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Term
| dementia with extrapyramidal motor symptoms |
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Definition
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| visual spacial (drawing) and calculation spared |
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Definition
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| visual spacial (drawing) and calculation ability hindered: |
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Definition
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| AChEi: SE is hepatotox largely replaced by safer meds |
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Definition
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| topical patch available may help w GI side effects: |
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Definition
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Definition
| blocks the action of excitatory nt glutamate. |
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Definition
1. CNS
2. GI
3. CV
agitation, dysrrhythmias, tachy, HTN, constipation |
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| therapy for cognitive sx but reserved for severe dz: |
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Definition
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| conditions medications that increase the risk for delirium: |
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Definition
D - drugs
E - eyes/ears
L - low O2
I - infection
R - retention
I - ictal
U - underhydrated/nutrition
M - metabolic |
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Definition
1. AD (sep TCAs)
2. Antipsychotics
3. DA
4. opiods
5. BZO
6. corticosteroids
7. Lithium
8. EtOH withdrawal
9. anticholinergics |
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Term
| antipsychotic causes agranulocytosis: |
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Definition
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Term
| 5 risks w chronic antipsychotic use: |
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Definition
1. sedation
2. anticholinergic effects
3. CV
4. dyskinesias
5. risk of sudden death doubles |
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Term
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Definition
1. HA
2. N/V/D
3. anxiety
4. serotonin syndrome
5. increasd risk of suicide in the elderly during the first month of therapy |
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Term
| serotonin syndrome triad: |
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Definition
1. cognitive effects
2. autonomic effects (sweating, HTN)
3. somatic effects (myoclonua, hyperreflexia, tremor) |
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Term
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Definition
1. paxil
2. prozac
3. effexor
4. remeron |
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Term
| SSRI: most likely to raise BP |
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Definition
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Term
| SSRI: higher sedation at lower doses |
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Definition
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Term
| SSRI: long 1/2 life; may accumulate in elderly |
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Definition
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Term
| SSRI: high anti-chol effects |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
1. anterograde amnesia
2. paradoxical agitation
3. sedation |
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