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what is dementia
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A generic term used to describe symptoms affectting intellectual and social abilities
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dementia requires problems with 2 brain functions minimally what are they?
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Memory loss, impaired judgement or language
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what is reversible dementia
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dementia that is caused by a reaction to medications or an infection, are reversible with treatment
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what are risk factors associated with dementia that cannot be changed
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family history
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what is the name of a disorder which causes dememntia due to genetic mutation in the family
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Huntington disease
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what are risk factors of dementia that can be changed
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smoking, alcohol abuse, high and low blood pressure
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why would an individual with dementia have problems with adequate nutrition? hygiene? medication?
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they wont be able to chew properly :lost their sensation of huger--imparied activities of daily living and they might forget to take their medication due to memory problems
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what are the events that might cause delirium and confusion in pt's with dementia
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sudden change in surroundings, activity level and other routines
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Alziehmers disease in individuals over 85
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50%
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Combinations of the factors that trigger the onset of AD symptoms
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genetics, lifesty;e, and enviromental
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