Multiple Sclerosis
Myesthenia Gravis
Parkinsons Disease
Cerebral Palsy
Autism/ADHD
100
Characterized by clearly acute attacks with full recovery or with sequelea and residual deficit upon recovery.
What is Relapsing remitting?
100
A fast acting acetylchoniesterase inhibitor administered IV to diagnose MG.
What is Tensilon?
100
Tremor, rigidity and bradykinesia.
What are cardinal signs of Parkinsons Disease?
100
Spastic, athetoid/dyskinetic, ataxic, mixed
What are classifications of CP?
100
Difficulties in social interaction including verbal and nonverbal communication.
What are characteristics of autism spectrum disorder?
200
Reported as the most disabling sympton
What is fatigue?
200
Antibiotics, Cardiovascular medications, antiseizure/antipsychotic meds, beta blockers, procaine.
What are meds that are contraindicated in MG?
200
Given alone or in conjunction with levodopa.
What is dopamine agonists (Parlodel, Mirapex, Requip)?
200
Used to treat spasticity of disease.
What is antispasmodics (Baclofen, Diazepam)?
200
Highly structured educational environment, stimulants, antipsychotic agents.
What are therapeutic modalities for ASD.
300
Most definitive diagnostic test: detects lesions in the white matter, spinal cord or optic nerve.
What is MRI?
300
A technique used to treat exacerbations where the patietns plasma and plasma components are removed through a Centrally placed large-bore double lumen catheter.
What is Plasmaphoresis?
300
Controls tremors and rigidity.
What are anticholinergic meds (Cogentin)?
300
Preeclampsia, prematurity, multiple births, head trauma.
What are causes of CP?
300
Inattention, impulsiviity, distractability and hyperactivity.
What are characteristics of ADHD?
400
Key agent in treating acute relapse; shortens the duration of relapse. Acts on the T-Cells and cytokines.
What is Methylprednisolone?
400
An acute exacerbation of the disease process which may occur in response to stress, trauma or infection.
What is myasthenic crisis?
400
Improving mobility, enhancing self-care, improving bowel and bladder elimination.
What are nursing interventions associated with PD?
400
Physical, Occupational and Speech therapy.
What are therapeutic modalities to promote mobility and development?
400
Used in the public school system to advocate the needs of children with ADHD.
What is IEP (Independent Education Plan)?
500
Promoting physical mobility, preventing injury, enhancing bladder and bowel control.
What are nursing interventions for MS?
500
Represents a topic response to medication.
What is cholinergic crisis?
500
Implantation of an electrode in the area of the brain where abnormal signals originate that sends electrical impulses to the brain to block signals that cause signs and symptoms.
What is Deep-brain stimulation?
500
Most common form of CP.
What is spastic?
500
Environment such as parental age, low birth weight or fetal exposure to valproate; heredity.
What are risk factors for ASD?
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