Cognitive Impairment

Question 1

What is cognition?

Definition depends on context

Answer 1

Mental process of knowing

Includes,
Sensation, perception, info processing, learning, remembering, experience, imaging, reasoning, judging.

Question 2

What is the Mini Mental Status Exam? MMSE

Answer 2

Global cognitive function test

30 Point questionnaire

Question 3

How does the DSM V categorise Dementia?

Answer 3

Acquires neurocognitive condition

Person may have had skills but lost them 😕

Question 4

How does the DSM V categorise intellectual disability?

Answer 4

Neurodevelopmental disorder

Never had skills, IQ < 70

Question 5

What is a brain injury 🧠

Answer 5

Non congenital brain injury occurring AFTER birth

From….
Alcohol
Disease (AIDS, cancer, MS)
Lack of oxygen
Physical injury
Stroke

Question 6

Common causes of cognitive impairments for older persons in hospital are…

Answer 6

Dementia and or delirium

Question 7

Tips for hospital pharmacosts when working with INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY

Answer 7

1. “Passport” all the important info about patient
2. Flag ID on dispensing system
3. Importance of epilepsy regular and emergency meds
4. Ensure safe alteration of meds for tube feeding
5. Realise pain may be hard to recognise

Question 8

“ASK ME 3 “
What are the 3 simple questions to every healthcare intervention

Answer 8

1. What is my main problem?
2. What do I need to do?
3. Why is it important for me to do it?

Question 9

Should informed consent be obtained from person with ID?

Answer 9

Yes.

Of patient is assessed as unable to provide consent, their substitute decision maker is consulted