Neuro
What type of seizure is called a "grand mal"
Tonic-Clonic seizure
Tonic-stiffening
Clonic-rhythmic jerking
What does Parkinson's effect?
voluntary movement
What treatments are giving prophylactically after a sexual assault?
STIs and Pregnancy
What is the first generation antipsychotic used to treat schizophrenia
Chlorpromazine (Thorazine)
Five types of cancer pain
Neuropathic, Bone, Visceral/soft tissue, Phantom, Breakthrough
Safety and maintaining an airway
What are four s/s of Parkinson's
Tremors, Rigidity, Bradykinesia, Postural Instability
Clinical presentation of bipolar disorder
Heightened or grandiose mood, exaggerated self-esteem, pressured speech, continuous ideas, and increased number of activities with increased energy
What are four side effects of Thorazine?
Anticholinergic effects, nausea, GI upset
Extrapyramidal Symptoms (EPS)
Modifiable risk factors (five)
Occupation, Alcohol, Recreational use, obesity, tobacco use.
What medications are used during a seziure?
the 'pams' normally IV diazepam or lorazepam
What is the primary medication to treat Parkinson's?
Carbidopa-Levodopa
Risk factors for mood disorders
Genetics, neurobiological disorders and environmental factors
How many clusters are there of personality disorders?
Three, Cluster A, B & C
What is neutropenia
Neutrophil count less than 2,000
*Significant increase risk for infection
What is the long term medication used to treat seizures?
Dilantin (phenytoin)
What do most people develop after 5 to 10 years on Carbidopa-Levodopa?
dyskinesia
Lithium
level 0.6 to 1.2
What are the three disorders in cluster A also known as odd and eccentric
What medication is used the most with autoimmune disorders and a side effect
prednisone
can cause glucose levels to be elevated
What is a side effect of long-term anticonvulsant use?
Osteoporosis
What are the two types of CVAs? and how are they diagnosed?
Ischemic & Hemorrhagic
Use of a CT scan
Positive symptoms- manifestations of things that are not normally present
Negative symptoms: absence of things that are normally present
What are the three disorders in Cluster B? (Dramatic, unpredictable) and the three disorders in cluster C? (Anxious, Fearful)
Cluster B: Antisocial, Borderline, and Histrionic
Cluster C: Avoidant, Dependent, OCD.
What are the four stages of immune response?
Recognition, Proliferation, Response, and Effector