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Insulin. - Pancreatic hormone necessary for the
metabolism of glucose.
Insulin independence - ability of client's own naturally produced insulin to
regulate blood glucose levels within consistently
normal ranges.
Insulin resistance - decreased sensitivity to insulin at the tissue level
Insulin : type 1 no insulin is produced
Insulin : type 2 not enough insulin
Hypoglycemia low level of sugar in the blood
Hyperglycemia is an increased level of sugar in the blood
Alzheimer's disease: early stage mild impairment, short term memory loss and
depression
,Alzheimer's disease: middle stage increased need for assistance with ADL's (Activities
of daily living and IADL's (instrumental activities of
daily living)
Alzheimer's disease Late Stage
24-hour care is required, unable to communicate or
look after themselves
What are characteristics of vascular? Vascular Dementia is caused by small cerebral
infarctions. Brain damage may be local or systemic,
the onset is more rapid, and the disease progresses
more predictably
onset of cognitive deficits associated with stroke
- abrupt onset of signs and symptoms
- infarctions are seen on cerebral imaging
caused by damage to the brain from small
infarctions
caused by circulatory problems with insufficient
blood flow and oxygen reaching the brain
Risk factors include
- smoking - vasoconstriction constricts the flow of
blood to the brain
- hypertension
- hyperlipidemia - atherosclerosis causes narrowed
blood flow to brain
- inactivity
- history of stoke or cardiovascular disease
, What is dementia? Dementia is an irreversible, progressive impairment
in cognitive function, affecting
- memory
- orientation
- judgement
- reasoning
- attention span
- language and problem-solving skills
Signs and Symptoms of dementia Signs and Symptoms
- decline in memory, reasoning, and
communication
- changes in behavior
- loss of skills (ADL's and IADL's)
- movement difficulties
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Terms in this set (77)
Insulin. - Pancreatic hormone necessary for the
metabolism of glucose.
Insulin independence - ability of client's own naturally produced insulin to
regulate blood glucose levels within consistently
normal ranges.
Insulin resistance - decreased sensitivity to insulin at the tissue level
Insulin : type 1 no insulin is produced
Insulin : type 2 not enough insulin
Hypoglycemia low level of sugar in the blood
Hyperglycemia is an increased level of sugar in the blood
Alzheimer's disease: early stage mild impairment, short term memory loss and
depression
,Alzheimer's disease: middle stage increased need for assistance with ADL's (Activities
of daily living and IADL's (instrumental activities of
daily living)
Alzheimer's disease Late Stage
24-hour care is required, unable to communicate or
look after themselves
What are characteristics of vascular? Vascular Dementia is caused by small cerebral
infarctions. Brain damage may be local or systemic,
the onset is more rapid, and the disease progresses
more predictably
onset of cognitive deficits associated with stroke
- abrupt onset of signs and symptoms
- infarctions are seen on cerebral imaging
caused by damage to the brain from small
infarctions
caused by circulatory problems with insufficient
blood flow and oxygen reaching the brain
Risk factors include
- smoking - vasoconstriction constricts the flow of
blood to the brain
- hypertension
- hyperlipidemia - atherosclerosis causes narrowed
blood flow to brain
- inactivity
- history of stoke or cardiovascular disease
, What is dementia? Dementia is an irreversible, progressive impairment
in cognitive function, affecting
- memory
- orientation
- judgement
- reasoning
- attention span
- language and problem-solving skills
Signs and Symptoms of dementia Signs and Symptoms
- decline in memory, reasoning, and
communication
- changes in behavior
- loss of skills (ADL's and IADL's)
- movement difficulties
