Intro to Neuro
number of cervical spine vertebrae
7
commonly considered this type of disorder, risk increases if you have another like disorder
autoimmune
The direction in which symptoms progress
ascending
Name 2 non modifiable risk factors for MS
Age
gender
ethnicity
family history
Name of Moo Dengs mother
Jona
Glascow coma scale score for intubation
8
Edrophonium is administered with this type of diagnostic test
Tensilon
Most common pathogen trigger
viral
Name 5 assessment findings common with MS
Fatigue
• Muscle weakness & spasticity
• Blurred or double vision
• Scotomas (visual blind spot,
peripheral)
• Nystagmus
• Paresthesias
• Flaccid or spastic bladder
• Decreased libido
• Intention tremors
• Gait changes
• Dysarthria
• Dysphagia
• Tinnitus
• Vertigo
• Decreased sensation to pain
How is MAP calculated?
SBP + 2x DBP divided by 3
this type of neuron responds with purposeful physical movement
motor efferent
Edrophonium is a rapid acting anticholinesterase drug, name the antibody
atropine
Key feature: paralysis is unilateral or bilateral?
bilateral
Name the treatment focus of MS
Modifying the disease course
• Treating relapses
• Managing symptoms
• Ongoing rehabilitation to promote functional
mobility, safety, independence and participation at
home, at work and in the community.
Date of commencement
May 8, 2025
this type of neuron responds with perception of a stimulation
sensory afferent
Time of day when a cilent with MG has the greatest energy
morning, progressively gets worse throughout the day
Monitor the client for this life threatening complication
respiratory paralysis
Type of treatment to promote comfort for a client with ALS
palliative care!
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name 3 ways to assess painful stimuli other than a sternal rub
fingertip pressure
trapezius pinch
supraorbital arch
Describe the facial appearance of a client with MG
Face
• Eye drooping (ptosis)
• Appearance mask-line (very sleepy)
• Extraocular muscle involvement
(strabismus; diplopia)
Name 5 nursing interventions for the client with GBS
Focused respiratory assessment
• Airway management
• Prepare to intubate; Suction set-up; Ambu Bag
• Assess swallowing: As risk for pneumonia
• Focused cardiovascular assessment
• At risk for dysrhythmias, orthostatic hypotension, HTN
• Focused neurovascular assessment
• Risk for autonomic neuropathy and/or autonomic dysfunction
• Monitor I & O
• Risk for body temperature regulation impairment
• Facilitate communication needs
• Reposition frequently/maintain skin integrity
• Assess pain
Which disorder is associated with loss of cognitive function?
MS
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