Seizures
Type of seizure characterized by loss of consciousness and body stiffness then body jerking
What is tonic-clonic?
The cause of Parkinson's Disease.
What is an imbalance of dopamine and acetylcholine with unusual clumps of protein called Lewy bodies?
Usual cause of this disease.
What is an autoimmune reaction that occurs after a viral or bacterial infection (commonly acute inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy)?
Patho at the neuromuscular junction in patients with MG.
What is antibodies attacking acetylcholine so it can't attach to receptors and stimulate muscle contraction?
Mind to ground!
The name of Katniss's stylist.
Who is Cinna?
Type of seizure that lasts longer than 5 minutes and is medical emergency includes convulsive, non-convulsive, and refractory.
What is status epilepticus?
TRAP mnemonic for manifestations.
What is tremors (pill rolling), rigidity (resistance to passive motion), akinesia (absence or loss of control of voluntary movement), and postural instability (stoop posture)?
What are Epstein-Barr, campylobacter jejune, Zika, and the flu?
Signs of myasthenic crisis.
What is worsening of muscle weakness, tachycardia, bowel and bladder incontinence usually from stressors on the body?
Can occur at the beginning of corticosteroid treatment***
Finnick's weapon of choice.
What is a trident?
Nursing considerations when patient is having a seizure.
What is time the seizure, remove constrictive clothing, don't put anything in their mouth, have suction ready, and maintain the airway with O2 after the seizure?
Stage of PD where there is loss of balance, slowness of movement, common falls, and impairments in dressing and eating.
What is stage 3?
Signs and symptoms
What is acute ascending, rapidly progressive symmetric weakness of the limbs with paresthesia and hypotonia (reduced muscle tone).
Ground to brain!
Tensilon diagnostic test MOA and results.
What is anticholinesterase agent that blocks break down of acetylcholine so there is rapid improvement in muscle strength?
Peeta is hidden how when Katniss finds him in the Hunger Games.
What is in camouflage like a rock?
Signs of phenytoin (Dilantin) toxicity.
What is nystagmus, hand and gait incoordination, confusion, dizziness, muscle rigidity, and tremors?
Is diagnosed by this method.
What is administration of antiparkinsonian drugs with positive response?
Biggest complication and highest risk for these patients.
What is respiratory failure when paralysis of the nerves reaches the thoracic area?
Medication that should be delivered in the case of Tensilon overdose or cholinergic crisis.
What is atropine?
This character hides Katniss in Mockingjay in her clothing shop.
Who is Tigris?
Rapid acting anti-seizure medication for status epilepticus.
What is lorazepam (Ativan) or diazepam (Valium)?
Name of the main drug and its MOA.
What is Levodopa-Carbidopa (Sinemet); levodopa crosses the blood brain barrier and converts to dopamine, carbidopa prevents the breakdown of levodopa?
Treatment for this disorder.
What is supportive; these patients usually start to recover spontaneously and can make a full recovery in 1 year?
Nursing implementation for patients with MG
What is maintain adequate respiratory function and do patient teaching in the morning due to progressive weakness through the day?
Peeta's favorite color.
What is orange?