Ya hoe
Def of primary brain tumor
Results from cells and areas within the brain
how is Parkinson’s diagnosed.
Levadopa trial
What is the most effective drug treatment for park. How does it work?
Carbidopa-Levadopa
combination drug that increases dopamine in the brain. Carvadopa os the sacrifice
Other name for ALS
What is Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis/Lou Gehrig Disease
What is debulking
Removal of tumor
MRIs allow us to … when looking at a brain tumor
Get a closer look, dimensions, see through thick areas like brain stem and check progress of treatment
What is Parkinson’s disease?
Slow, progressive neurologic movement disorder associated with decreased levels of dopamine
How do you want a pt with parkinsons to,be sitting while eating
Upright with suction at bedside
Diagnostic tests for ALS
What are No specific tests. Based only on symptoms
Most common causes of death for ALS
What is respiratory failure and aspiration pneumonia
Can’t be cured
Malignant gliomas
What are the cardinal signs of Parkinson’s
Tremor, Rigidity, Bradykinesia, postural changes
(TRBP)
What are causes of parkinson?
Unknown! Exposure to envi toxin (insecticid, herbicid) repeated head trauma, encephalitis, synthetic herion, exposure to CO
Why is mannitol prescribed during chemo for brain tumor pts
To open bbb and allow the chemo to infiltrate the tumor in the brain
Progressive weakness and atrophy of muscles in legs, arms, and trunk
What is ALS
Drug that is always used during chemo for brain tumors
Mannitol
What is the surgical management for Parkinson’s
Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)
Medication of choice for ALS
What is riluzole, baclofen, and diazepam
Stays intact for the duration of the disease
What is cognitive ability and intellect in ALS
Involuntary contractions of the voluntary muscles and twitching
What is fasciculation
Tumors in the meninges can be treated by chemo through by…
On my momma reservoir
Who is a candidate for DBS
Had the disease for 5 years
after levadopa
10-13 years later
Resection does what
Takes out half of the tumor leaving some that can get picked up by the chemo
This odd symptom is common with ALS pts
What is inappropriate laughter and crying
Approximately 50% of pts die within how many years of ALS diagnosis
What is 2-5 years