Module 13
This neurotransmitter is primarily decreased in Parkinson’s disease.
What is dopamine?
This early symptom of ALS affects the hands and arms, making buttoning shirts or writing difficult.
What is muscle weakness or clumsiness?
This imbalance of glucose in the blood can cause seizures.
What is hypoglycemia?
This is a common and expected side effect of radiation therapy.
What is fatigue?
The nurse should monitor the biopsy site for these signs of complications.
What are bleeding, swelling, or signs of infection?
This is a hallmark sign of Parkinson’s that includes muscle stiffness and resistance to movement.
What is rigidity?
(What additional symptoms can occur)
A positive Tensilon test is indicated by this rapid, temporary improvement in muscle strength.
What is Myasthenia Gravis?
This type of seizure involves loss of consciousness and muscle stiffening followed by rhythmic jerking.
What is a tonic-clonic seizure?
The best nursing intervention for mucositis includes frequent mouth care using this type of rinse.
Question: What is lidocaine mouth rinse?
Tumor lysis syndrome results in hyperkalemia, which can cause this cardiac symptom.
What are arrhythmias?
(What additional electrolyte imbalances can occur? - hyperphosphatemia and hypocalcemia)
Teach patients to take levodopa/carbidopa at this time in relation to meals.
What is 30 to 60 minutes before meals (especially high-protein meals)?
MG patients are at high risk for this airway complication due to weak throat and respiratory muscles.
What is aspiration?
Nurses must wear this when administering IV chemotherapy.
What is chemotherapy-rated gloves(double glove) and gown (face shield/goggles might be needed at times)?
Patients on neutropenic precautions should avoid these types of flowers and foods.
What are fresh flowers and raw fruits/vegetables?
Patients at bleeding risk should avoid using this common OTC medication.
What is aspirin (or NSAIDs)?
These serious side effects of levodopa should be reported to the provider.
What are hallucinations, severe involuntary movements (dyskinesia), or confusion?
MS often causes this type of motor symptom, leading to difficulty with coordination or walking.
What is muscle weakness or spasticity?
(What additional clinical manifestations might occur? -Vision changes, weakness, paresthesia, fatigue, hyperactive reflexes)
Family members should avoid direct contact with this during the first 48 hours post-chemo.
What is the patient’s bodily fluids (e.g., urine, vomit, stool)?
Nurses should assess for this sign of infection frequently in neutropenic patients, even in the absence of typical symptoms.
What is fever?
Patients should avoid this activity for 24 hours after a bone marrow biopsy.
What is strenuous exercise or heavy lifting?
This simple home modification can reduce fall risk for Parkinson’s patients.
What is removing loose rugs or clutter?
During a seizure, the client should be positioned this way to prevent aspiration.
What is on their side?
(What are seizure precautions?)
Clients are advised not to wash off radiation skin markings for this reason.
What is the markings on their skin are used to align radiation beams?
This site is most commonly used for a bone marrow biopsy in adult clients.
What is the posterior iliac crest?
Nurses should place immunocompromised patients on this type of precaution.
What are neutropenic precautions?