NSC2203 : Clinical Update- "Alzheimer’s Disease"- Health/Nursing Assignment

Prepare a clinical updates on any one of the following topics given belowTopics                                                                                                             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