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    Cognition Prep

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    Dementia Simulation Prep- Complete before the Simulation Open Docucare and review patient Cora Smith Read the article: Belavic‚ J.M. ‚ (2009). Alzheimer’s disease: A tangle of the mind. Nursing Made Incredibly Easy.7 (5)‚ 26-33. 1 Describe the pathophysiology for Dementia. Mechanisms leading to dementia include neuron degeneration‚ compression‚ atherosclerosis‚ and trauma. Genetic predisposition is associated with the neurodegenerative diseases‚ including Alzheimer and Huntington diseases. CNS

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    their psychotic phases”; based on this‚ one must conclude that Schizophrenics have to battle against taught disorders‚ which can be fortunately made easier to live with‚ with the assistance of Clozapine medication (Nichols et al. 1). In addition‚ antipsychotic drugs serves as a behavior modified and helps patients absorb and comprehend the world around them in a more logical spectrum; this example is irrefutable evidence that exhibits how advantageous the use of Clozapine is in treating a plethora of

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    buspirone. This patient was diagnosed with Tourette’s Syndrome. Clonidine is a vasodilator that allows for blood to flow more easily to the brain. This lowers blood pressure and helps treat the tics the patient experiences(1). Haldol and Pimozide are antipsychotics that blocks dopamine receptors in the brain. This would help treat the compulsive behaviors (2). Buspirone is used to treat anxiety disorders. It binds to serotonin receptors in the brain. This would also help treat Kenny’s tics and behavioral

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    Describe and evaluate biological explanations of schizophrenia (24 marks) Schizophrenia is a psychotic disorder characterized by distorted thinking‚ impaired emotional responses‚ poor interpersonal skills and a distortion of reality. It is the most common of psychotic disorders that‚ in most countries around the world‚ affects around 1 per cent of the population. In terms of explanations for the disorder‚ two central types of explanations arise – psychological explanations and biological explanations

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    schizophrenia abstract

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    Schizophrenia Schizophrenia is a severe and chronic brain disorder in which a person interprets actual reality abnormally. It is a mental disorder that makes it difficult to think clearly‚ have normal responses to emotions‚ act normal in a social setting‚ and tell the difference between their own interpretation of reality and actual reality. There are several types of Schizophrenia: paranoid‚ undifferentiated‚ disorganized‚ residual‚ and catatonic schizophrenia. The assumption is that schizophrenia

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    Polypharmacy

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    treat the wide range of symptoms associated with the mental illness. Polypharmacy in treatment- resistant patients is considered “common practice” in some mental illnesses. It is widely used in the treatment of Schizophrenia‚ through the use of antipsychotics medications‚ although there is a known risk of severe adverse reactions in the patient. The long-term effects of polypharmacy are largely unknown because most studies are short-term and fail to evaluate patients over extended periods of time.

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    Evidence Understand the common medications available to‚ and appropriate for‚ individuals with dementia. 1. Outline the most common medications used to treat symptoms of dementia. Risperidone is used for delusions and hallucinations. Antipsychotic drugs can be used for up to 12 weeks. Antidepressants sertraline and citalopram are generally used for symptoms of aggression and agitation in people with dementia. Anti-Dementia Drugs Memantine is a safe treatment‚ with benefits for daily living

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    labeling with hyperactivity by preschool teachers took a 3 year old boy down to the pathway of a million American children‚ who were eventually diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Most of these children were forced to take several strong antipsychotic drugs and mood stabilizers already in their teens. It is widely known that early childhood is one of the most physically active period of the life‚ in which the child undergoes an important anatomical‚ physiological and cognitive development.

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    lower dosages and as a combined serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor at higher dosages. It is now a recommended first-line treatment for PTSD. B. Antipsychotics The most common alternative to antidepressants are the atypical antipsychotics. risperidone (Risperdal) olanzapine (Zyprexa) quetiapine (Seroquel) Antipsychotic medicines seem to be most useful in the treatment of PTSD in those who suffer from agitation‚ dissociation‚ hyper vigilance‚ intense suspiciousness (paranoia)

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    treated and as well stigmatized; But‚ as it stands the current issue is the over usage of antipsychotics and the lack of sufficient treatment. In Whitaker (2015) podcast he pointed out the flaws of antipsychotics suggesting that if antipsychotics were indeed effective society would see a decrease in diagnosis; furthermore‚ as you pointed out from Whitaker podcast the fact that long-term use of antipsychotics may induce deterioration. As I shared in my post‚ I have personally witnessed this. I as well

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