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bobbie

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Vascular dementia is often referred to as:
 
  a. multi-infarct dementia
  b. hypertensive dementia
  c. brain dementia
  d. dementia of circulation

Question 2

Which of the following groups of organs is MOST important to evaluate for potential adverse effects when a client is taking lithium?
 
  a. heart, liver, and thyroid
  b. stomach, lungs, and kidneys
  c. skin, nervous system, and pancreas
  d. kidneys, thyroid, and nervous system



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Answer to Question 1

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Multi-infarct dementia is another term often used to describe vascular dementia. Vascular dementia is the second most common form of dementia. It accounts for 10 to 20 of all cases of dementia. It is typically the result of an individual experiencing multiple small strokes over a period of time.

Answer to Question 2

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The three organs to evaluate for potential adverse effects are the thyroid gland, kidneys, and nervous system. The thyroid gland should be evaluated for possible hypothyroidism, which occurs in 5 to 35 of cases. The kidneys should be evaluated since lithium decreases renal concentrating ability. In addition the nervous system should be evaluated because tremor and decreased motor coordination occur in some individuals.



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