Pathophysiology
This disorder typically presents with pain and numbness in the feet and moves upward
What is Gullian Barre?
This disease results in a shuffling gait and a "pill-rolling tremor"
What is parkinson's?
A nurse is caring for a client who is in Status Epilepticus. The seizure has been going for over 5 minutes. What is the priority medication?
What is lorazepam?
This medication is used to treat Parkinsons.
What is Carbidopa-Levopoda?
These things should be done/ensured before an EEG is performed.
1. No caffeine for 24 hours
2. Avoid conditioners and hair products.
This disorder results from damage to the myeline sheath of the nerves and can affect any part of the body. It has periods of exacerbation and remission.
What is multiple sclerosis (MS)?
This headache is said to be the worst pain that a person can endure.
What is trigeminal neuralgia?
These things should be at the bedside of a patient who is at risk of seizures during their hospital stay
What is oxygen, suction, padded side rails, low bed, rails up
This medication is used in a stable client with a seizure disorder.
A client taking phenytoin for seizure must do this every few months.
What is having blood drawn?
This autoimmune disease is caused by a reduction in acetylcholine receptors.
What is Myasthenia Gravis?
This disease results in a 3-5 year progressive loss of muscle use including losing the ability to breathe without assistance.
What is Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis?
A client will be in this state after a seizure.
What is postictal?
This type of medication is used to treat spasticity in clients with multiple sclerosis.
What is baclofen?
A client with Bells Palsy must be taught this to prevent a serious complication.
This disorder has a very slow progression but leads to disability. It is caused by a decreased level of dopamine.
What is Parkinson's?
This disease results in progressive weakness throughout the day.
What is Myastenia Gravis?
In these disorders, medication should be given multiple times a day and should be given before meals.
What is Myasthenia Gravis and Parkinsons?
Pyridostigmine Bromide is used to treat this disease.
What is Myasthenia Gravis?
A client with Parkinsons may need these nutrition modifications.
What are small bites and many small meals throughout the day?
This complication of paralysis can result in severe hypertension, diaphoresis, bradycardia, and headache.
What is Autonomic Dysreflexia?
This inflammation results in nuchal rigidity and is very contagious.
What is Meningitis?
To reduce the severity of a secondary injury, high-dose corticosteroids should be given to this client within 8 hours.
What is a spinal cord injury?
These medications are used to treat Bell Palsy.
What are corticosteroids, antivirals, and analgesics?
This exam is the gold standard for diagnosing Multiple Sclerosis.
What is MRI?