CMN 577 Unit 2 Exam Review Qs&As A+ Grade

CMN 577 Unit 2 Exam Review Qs&As A+ Grade In performing the PE on a patient with a neurological complaint, what is important to take note of? - ANS-General appearance and affect, Establish mental status, Oberve motor function/gain, Consider cranial nerves, reflexes, fundoscopic and sensory exam 10-20% of treatable causes of altered mental status include? - ANS-B12 deficiency, infection, polypharmacy, alcohol/drug abuse What may be psychosocial factors in altered mental status? - ANS-Depression, Anxiety, Grief, ? Elder Abuse STM loss is associated with? - ANS-B12 deficiency and Hypothyroidism What diagnostic tests should be performed in AMS? - ANS-UA, CBC, BMP, B12, RPR, ESR, and TSH— —- Further tests dependent upon complaints/symptoms What test is the gold standard for a dementia work-up and is often useful for ruling out stroke, masses, etc...? - ANS-Head CT Scan Rhonda is a 68 y.o woman who has started having problems remembering things in the last few days (like where she put her keys). She comes to your clinic and you test a UA and see she has a raging UTI and fever. Is Rhonda demented or delirious? - ANS-Delirious Some acute mental status changes noted in delirium include? - ANS-Confusion, hallucinations, restlessness, and incoherent speech Onset of dementia is gradual and progressive, and usually occurs after age ?? - ANS...