Dementia: Clinical Presentations
Über den Vortrag
Der Vortrag „Dementia: Clinical Presentations“ von Kimberly Posey, AGPCNP-BC, DNP, PhD, GS-C ist Bestandteil des Kurses „Management of Neurocognitive Conditions in the Older Adult (release in progress)“.
Quiz zum Vortrag
Which of the following is an early sign of Alzheimer's disease?
- Trouble learning new information, such as how to use a new device
- Difficulty with motor coordination
- Sudden onset of confusion and disorientation
- Difficulty swallowing and eating
- Visual hallucinations and vivid dreams
What is a hallmark late-stage symptom of Alzheimer's disease?
- Apraxia
- Aphasia
- Hallucinations
- Bradykinesia
- Loss of balance and frequent falls
In vascular dementia, which of the following pre-existing conditions most commonly contributes to cognitive decline?
- Hyperlipidemia, obesity, and diabetes mellitus
- Depression and schizophrenia
- Asthma, hypertension, and kidney disease
- Parkinson's disease and epilepsy
- Lung disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
What type of brain damage is commonly associated with vascular dementia, leading to cognitive and motor decline?
- Ischemic brain damage
- Lewy body deposits
- Amyloid plaques
- Neurofibrillary tangles
- Hippocampal atrophy
How can antipsychotic medications prescribed for certain mental health conditions contribute to the progression of dementia?
- By contributing to the development of metabolic syndrome, hyperlipidemia, and diabetes
- By causing hallucinations and psychosis
- By increasing the risk of stroke
- By accelerating the loss of motor function
- By decreasing blood pressure and increasing confusion
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Dozent des Vortrages Dementia: Clinical Presentations
Kimberly Posey, AGPCNP-BC, DNP, PhD, GS-C
Dr. Kim Posey is the Director of Graduate Nursing and an Associate Professor of Professional Practice at Texas Christian University.
She has achieved dual doctoral status, holding both a Ph.D. and a DNP in nursing. She is dual certified as an Advanced Adult Nurse Practitioner and Gerontological Nurse Practitioner and holds a certification in nursing education. As a Gerontological Specialist certified by the Gerontology Nursing Certification Commission she is recognized as an APRN who possesses expert knowledge, experience, and skill in managing the complex health needs of older adults. In addition to this impressive educational background, she maintains active clinical practice with adult and geriatrics patients in the primary care area.
At Lecturio, Dr. Posey teaches Gerontology for the advanced practice nurse.
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