stroke
I am a clot-buster, a thrombolytic which must given 3-4.5 hours of symptom onset
What is altepase/tPA?
antidote for Coumadin
What is vitamin K?
Used for generalized seizures, tonic-clonic, status maintenance
What is Phenytoin (Dilantin)?
I am a progressive disease caused by the progressive neurodegenerative disorder caused by the decreased production of what?
The kidneys maintain FEAST, this stands for what?
Fluid balance, electrolyte balance, Acid base balance, secretion & filtration, and two hormones (Erythropoietin and Renin)
Given after ischemic stroke or TIA to prevent new clots.
Antidote for heparin
What is protamine sulfate?
I am the first choice for status epilepticus.
What is Ativan/lorazepam?
What does TRAP stand for?
Tremor, Rigidity, Akinesia/Bradykinesia, Postural Instability
What is the best indicator of kidney function?
What is creatinine?
I am used when a stroke is caused by cardioembolic sources (like A-Fib).
Antidote for benzodiazepines
What is narcan?
Valproic Acid/Depakote is an anti-seizure medication, the must be monitored throughout treatment?
What is liver functions?
Symptoms of Parkinsons.
What is drooling, soft monotone speech, depression/anxiety, constipation, sleep disturbances, and freezing of gait?
What is the normal urine output (minimum) ml/hr?
What is 30ml?
I help to reduce recurrent stroke risk.
What is statins?
antidote for beta-blockers
What is glucagon?
The medication tegretol/carbamazepine used for partial seizures cannot be taken with what?
What is grapefruit juice?
What is the most common medication of parkinsons?
What is levodopa/Carbidopa?
Four main causes of Chronic Kidney Disease?
I am caused by a vessel rupture.
What hemorrhagic stroke?
antidote for magnesium sulfate toxicity
What is calcium gluconate?
The medication Lamictal/Lamotrigine is a high risk for what symptom?
Patients taking medications MAO-B such as selegiline and Rasagiline need to avoid which foods?
What is foods high in tyramine (aged cheese, wine, smoked meats)?
I am a respiratory symptom of last stage chronic kidney disease?
What is Kussmaul respirations?