S.Y. is a 90-year-old woman who is a resident of a long-term care facility. She was alert and mentally quite capable until about a year ago when she began to manifest signs and symptoms of dementia. A review of her medical records failed to document a thorough analysis of her dementia, but a diagnosis of “probable Alzheimer disease” was recorded. What are the manifestations of dementia? (6 points; List at least 6 symptoms/manifestations of dementia.) What other potential issues, conditions, or diseases might have led to S.Y.’s deteriorating mental function? (6 points; List 6 potential conditions or disease that can lead to a similar decline in mental functioning.) What are the pathologic brain alterations that are typical of Alzheimer disease? ( List and discuss the pathologic brain alterations associated with Alzheimer disease.) How will her dementia be managed pharmaceutically? (List 4 drugs that may be used to treat dementia and/or manage the other symptoms associated with dementia.)
S.Y. is a 90-year-old woman who is a resident of a long-term care facility. She was alert and mentally quite capable until about a year ago when she began to manifest signs and symptoms of dementia. A review of her medical records failed to document a thorough analysis of her dementia, but a diagnosis of “probable Alzheimer disease” was recorded.
What are the manifestations of dementia? (6 points; List at least 6 symptoms/manifestations of dementia.)
What other potential issues, conditions, or diseases might have led to S.Y.’s deteriorating mental function? (6 points; List 6 potential conditions or disease that can lead to a similar decline in mental functioning.)
What are the pathologic brain alterations that are typical of Alzheimer disease? ( List and discuss the pathologic brain alterations associated with Alzheimer disease.)
How will her dementia be managed pharmaceutically? (List 4 drugs that may be used to treat dementia and/or manage the other symptoms associated with dementia.)
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