Solutions
ADHD Symptoms Correct Answers Inattention, impulsive,
talkativeness, inability to focus and follow directions and
hyperactivity in at least 2 different settings. Ex Home, school,
etc
ADHD Tx Correct Answers Psychostimulants (Adderall and
Ritalin)
Works quickly
Watch for Insomnia and Weight loss
Agnosia Correct Answers Inability to recognize an object (ask
for wallet and gives comb)
S/S Dementia
ALT normal Correct Answers 10-40
Alzheimers Nursing Interventions Correct Answers Do not
argue or refute delusion/hallucinations, speak slowly,
listen/comfort, separate and redirect if conflict, stay out of arms
reach.
Alzheimers with family Correct Answers Prepare anticipatory
grieving.
Caregiver role strain-at risk for abuse
Antisocial Correct Answers breaks laws, no respect for rules,
laws or others
, Antisocial Correct Answers Use people to get what they want.
Antisocial tx Correct Answers Mood stabilizers and
anticonvulsants
Antisocial watch for? Correct Answers signs of escalating
aggression. Provide safety for other patients.
Aphasia Correct Answers Loss of speech or language ability
S/S Dementia
Approximately every 14 minutes someone does this? Correct
Answers Suicide 45% had contact with PCP 20% had contact
with MHP
Apraxia Correct Answers Loss of purposeful movement without
any physical cause.
(Person can't get dressed, puts pants on arms instead of legs)
S/S Dementia
Associate with PTSD, but not PTSD Correct Answers Spousal
abuse
Violence
Substance abuse
Somatic Symptoms
AST normal Correct Answers 7-56
Autism Correct Answers Dx by age 3. Early intervention is
critical