NSC2203 : Clinical Update- “Alzheimer’s Disease”- Health/Nursing Assignment
1. Alzheimer’s:
Differences between dementia, delirium, Alzheimer’s.
Current theories of pathophysiology.
Clinical course and prognosis’
Treatment options.
Safety interventions for the home or potential hospital admissions
2. Chronic Heart Failure Risk factors/causes
Types (right and left heart)/classification
Underlying mechanisms (Frank-Starling, after and pre load)
Consequences (remodelling, RAAS, SNS, etc.)
Diagnostic tests
Acute and chronic management (Australian guidelines!)
Later treatment options
Life-style changes
3.Tuberculosis Detection and diagnosis
Treatment and care (latent TB)
Preventative care
Drug-resistant TB (MDR-TB)
TB and HIV
Global impact of TB and Australian considerations
4.Anaphylaxis
Types of reactions (Type IgE/IgG mediated and non-immunological)
Difference to allergic reactions
Manifestations
Diagnostic methods, differential diagnosis
Consider fatalities from upper airway oedema and circulatory shock
Management options (emergency, immediate, short & long term)
Long term prognosis and management
PART 2
Aetiology & pathogenesis:
Causes of the disease and risk factors
Explanation of anatomy/physiology where appropriate
Pathogenesis, i.e. how the disease progresses and complications
Implications for public health
Clinical manifestations: Explain the signs and symptoms.
Diagnostic process: Provide information on a comprehensive diagnostic work-up with rationales
Treatment:
Implications for pharmacological management (types, action, dosage, side effects)
Non-pharmacological treatment options
Health promotion
Provide rationales for your treatment options, based on the literature
