What is the earliest and most sensitive sign of neurological impairment
Change in Mental Status/Level of Consciousness
Infection of the middle ear
Otitis Media
The thin mucus membrane that serves as the transparent protective covering of the exposed part of the eye is
Conjunctiva
Inflammatory arthritis associated with the skin disease psoriasis. Onset occurs between 30-50 years of age.
Psoriatic Arthritis
Prevention and treatment in woman who are postmenopausal, for the treatment of osteoporosis.
Fosamax
What is a quantitative measurement tool to describe level of consciousness?
Glasgow Coma Scale
Abnormality in inner ear fluid balance caused by a malabsorption in the endolymphatic sac or a blockage.
Meniere's disease
Drooping upper lid is known as
Ptosis
Disorder of localized rapid bone turnover, most commonly affecting the skull, femur, tibia, pelvic bones, and vertebra. Cause unknown
Paget's disease
Treatment of osteoporosis in men, and in woman taking corticosteroids.
Actonel
Unilateral facial paralysis of face. All facial muscles on affected side affected. Correlates with CN 7.
Bell's Palsy
Where is the tuning fork placed to conduct a Rinne Test?
on the side of the head above the ear
Glaucoma
Increased pressure within a confined space compromises blood flow and tissue perfusion.
Compartment Syndrome
Two Medication that can be given to halt the seizure.
Lorazepam and Diazepam
What is the Romberg Test is used to assess
Balance
What color is a normal tympanic membrane?
Pearl grey color
Characterized by tiny, yellowish spots called drusen beneath the retina. Older than 60 have a wide range of vision loss, only a small portion experience total blindness.
Macular Degeneration
Scoliosis is assessed using which test
Forward Bend Test
One seizure medication that can be used as a maintenance medication, can also be used for other medical conditions.
Depakote (Valproate)
Persistent painful and debilitating disorder that involves CN 5.
Trigeminal Neuralgia
What is the best position to communicate with a client with hearing loss?
Sit in front of the client at eye level
Extra Ocular Muscle movement is tested for which 3 Cranial Nerves
Cranial Nerves III, IV, and VI- Oculomotor, Trochlear, Abducens
Noninflammatory disorder of the joints. Most common form of joint disease and sometimes referred to as degenerative joint disease.
Osteoarthritis
Medication used to treat Gout for acute episode and for chronic use. (2 meds)
Colchicine-acute
Allopurinol(zyloprim)-chronic