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Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)
Academic Term
7-2019
Document Type
Project
Course Number
NURS 6810
Course Name
Advanced Pathophysiology for the Advanced Practice Nurse
Professor’s Name
John Chovan and Sue Butz
Keywords
Dementia, Alzheimer Disease, Neurological, Nursing
Subject Categories
Medicine and Health Sciences | Nursing
Abstract
Alzheimer disease is a progressive disease causing cognitive and functional decline with the hallmark sign of plagues and tangles within the brain. Genetics, inflammation, accumulation of beta-amyloid protein and breakdown of the blood brain barrier are all contributing factors in the disease. Treatment is not curative and is focused on symptom management and management of pre-existing chronic diseases.
Recommended Citation
Kiessling, Jodi, "Dementia and the Role of Alzheimer Disease" (2019). Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN). 368.
https://digitalcommons.otterbein.edu/stu_msn/368