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Signs of increased ICP
Vomiting, ataxia, nausea and headache
Functions are taste and facial expression
CN VII; Facial
This test is the "gold standard" to diagnose spinal cord tumors
MRI
This test is used to diagnose Myasthenia Gravis
Tensilon Test
Guillain-Barre Syndrome is an excess immune response to infection which affects what part of the neuron?
Myelin sheath
These two cranial nerves do not arise in the brain
CN I; Olfactory and CN II; Optic
What diagnostic evaluation is used to determine a presumptive diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease?
A history & physical
A patient with Parkinson’s disease is prescribed carbidopa/levodopa to treat which clinical manifestation?
Tremors
When teaching a patient about conservative treatment for herniated disc, what therapies will be included?
Prescribed pain medications, planned moderate exercise, avoiding painful positions or situations, and reduction of excess body weight
The nurse may identify a problem with this cranial nerve by noticing the patient's uncombed hair
CN V; Trigeminal
In this form of Multiple Sclerosis, symptoms appear for a short period of time, resolve, then reappear
Relapsing-Remitting
The nurse would explain the pathophysiology of which disorder by saying, "After an infection your immune system created antibodies that affect the covering of the nerves."?
Guillain-Barre Syndrome
These types of medications are appropriate for a patient who has had an ischemic stroke
Antiplatelet aggregators, Lipid reducers, antihypertensives, and anticoagulants
These three cranial nerves are involved in eye movements
CN III; Oculomotor, CN IV; Trochlear, and CN VI; Abducens
What is the appropriate nursing action for a patient with suspected traumatic brain injury and clear fluid leaking from the nose?
Collect a sample of the fluid on a gauze pad
"Flight-or-fight" describes the actions of which portion of the peripheral nervous system?
Sympathetic
How is CPP (Cerebral Perfusion Pressure) calculated?
CPP = MAP (Mean Arterial Pressure) - ICP
This cranial nerve allows you to say "I don't know" without speaking
CN X; Accessory
This is the appropriate treatment for a subarachnoid hemorrhage caused by a cerebral aneurysm that has a wide neck and tortuous vascular anatomy.
Aneurysm clipping
"Rest-and digest" describes the actions of which portion of the peripheral nervous system?
Parasympathetic