A 55-year-old patient demonstrates Frontotemporal dementia (FTD).
inappropriate laughter, impulsivity, and Rationale: FTD affects the frontal and temporal lobes, leading to early changes
difficulty speaking, but memory is in personality, judgment, and language rather than memory.
relatively intact. Which type of dementia
should the nurse suspect?
adrenal cortex cortisol, aldosterone, blood pressure, fluid balance
adrenal medulla epinephrine and norepinephrine
"salt-retaining hormone" which promotes the retention of Na+ by the kidneys.
Aldosterone na+ retention promotes water retention, which promotes a higher blood volume
and pressure
Alzheimer's disease risk factors age, gender, genetics
fat deposited in the abdominal region, greater risk at developing heart disease
apple shape
and diabetes
apple shaped body oFat located primarily in abdominal areaoAndroid obesity
Sudden loss of muscle tone → patient collapses suddenly.- Regains
atonic (akinetic) seizure
consciousness quickly
, Underweight = BMI <18.5kg/m2o Normal = BMI
18.5-24.9kg/m2o Overweight = BMI 25-
BMI 29.9kg/m2o
Obese = BMI >30 kg/m2o Extremely obese =
BMI >40 kg/m2
Obesity is a significant risk factor for cardiovascular disease -Android obesity
cardiovascular problems are
patients at greater risk↑ LDLs High triglycerides↓ HDLs44
Dopamine: mostly in the brain (especially substantia nigra and hypothalamus).
catecholamines Norepinephrine: in sympathetic nerve endings and parts of the brain.
Epinephrine: mainly in the adrenal medulla (inner part of adrenal glands).
catecholamines
Caused by interruption of cerebral blood flow
(ischemic) or rupture of a cerebral vessel
cerebrovascular accident (stroke)
(hemorrhagic), leading to tissue ischemia and
neuronal death.
Memory loss, confusion, poor judgment, disorientation, personality changes,
Clinical manifestations of Alzheimer's
and difficulty with communication or daily activities.
inappropriate laughter, impulsivity, and Rationale: FTD affects the frontal and temporal lobes, leading to early changes
difficulty speaking, but memory is in personality, judgment, and language rather than memory.
relatively intact. Which type of dementia
should the nurse suspect?
adrenal cortex cortisol, aldosterone, blood pressure, fluid balance
adrenal medulla epinephrine and norepinephrine
"salt-retaining hormone" which promotes the retention of Na+ by the kidneys.
Aldosterone na+ retention promotes water retention, which promotes a higher blood volume
and pressure
Alzheimer's disease risk factors age, gender, genetics
fat deposited in the abdominal region, greater risk at developing heart disease
apple shape
and diabetes
apple shaped body oFat located primarily in abdominal areaoAndroid obesity
Sudden loss of muscle tone → patient collapses suddenly.- Regains
atonic (akinetic) seizure
consciousness quickly
, Underweight = BMI <18.5kg/m2o Normal = BMI
18.5-24.9kg/m2o Overweight = BMI 25-
BMI 29.9kg/m2o
Obese = BMI >30 kg/m2o Extremely obese =
BMI >40 kg/m2
Obesity is a significant risk factor for cardiovascular disease -Android obesity
cardiovascular problems are
patients at greater risk↑ LDLs High triglycerides↓ HDLs44
Dopamine: mostly in the brain (especially substantia nigra and hypothalamus).
catecholamines Norepinephrine: in sympathetic nerve endings and parts of the brain.
Epinephrine: mainly in the adrenal medulla (inner part of adrenal glands).
catecholamines
Caused by interruption of cerebral blood flow
(ischemic) or rupture of a cerebral vessel
cerebrovascular accident (stroke)
(hemorrhagic), leading to tissue ischemia and
neuronal death.
Memory loss, confusion, poor judgment, disorientation, personality changes,
Clinical manifestations of Alzheimer's
and difficulty with communication or daily activities.
