ICP
This is one way to measure intracranial pressure
What is Ventriculostomy/Intraventricular catheter, EVD, etc.?
Blank staring can be seen in this type of seizure
What is an absence seizure?
This is the definitive test for myasthenia gravis
What is a tensilon test?
This type of stroke can result from a ruptured aneurysm
What is a hemorrhagic stroke?
What is the priority action for a patient with meningitis?
A. Start IV fluids
B. Place the patient in isolation
C. Start broad-spectrum antibiotics
D. Obtain a lumbar puncture
What is B?
These 2 medications are used to decreased intracranial pressure
What are Mannitol and Glucocorticoids?
Stiffening of muscles and rhythmic jerking can be seen in this type of seizure
What is a tonic clonic seizure?
This helps reduce multiple sclerosis relapses
What is interferon?
Impulsive behavior and poor judgement can be seen in this type of stroke
What is right-sided stroke?
A nurse is caring for a patient post-lumbar puncture, which action should the nurse take?
A. Encourage ambulation
B. Restrict fluid intake
C. Keep the client in Trendelenburg position
D. Instruct the client to increase fluid intake
What is D?
These are the three parts of Cushing's Triad
What is bradycardia, hypertension, and irregular breathing?
These are the emergency equipment needed for seizure precautions
What is oxygen, suction, and ambu-bag?
This condition causes ascending paralysis leading to failure of respiratory muscles
What is Guillain-Barré Syndrome?
These are the 3 factors for Virchow's Triad
What are venous stasis, hypercoagulability, and endothelial damage?
Autonomic dysreflexia can be caused by (SATA):
A. Infection
B. Bladder distention
C. Bowel impaction
D. Hypertensive medications
What is B and C?
Decorticate posturing indicates damage to this part of the brain
What is the cerebral cortex?
This is important to note when a patient begins to seize
These are the 4 cardinal signs of Parkinson's disease
What are tremors, rigidity, akinesia/bradykinesia, and postural instability?
Important consideration for tPA administration
What is the stroke time frame (3 hour)?
Which medication would the nurse expect to administer for a client in status epilepticus?
A. Phenytoin
B. Diazepam
C. Carbamazepine
D. Levetiracetam
What is B?
This is performed in extreme instances of elevated ICP
What is a decompressive craniotomy?
These are ways to treat status epilepticus
What are surgery and a vagal nerve stimulator?
Over medication of cholinergic medications in MG can cause these symptoms
What are N/V/diarrhea/Abd cramps, Hypotension, and excessive secretions?
These are the 4 medications given for ischemic strokes
What are Thrombolytics, Anticoagulants, Antiplatelets, and AEDs?
A patient is receiving alteplase, which assessment finding is most concerning?
A. Headache
B. Nausea
C. BP 185/110
D. Sudden confusion and slurred speech
What is D?