We tell patients to call if they are having this after cataract surgery.
What is flashing lights or new floaters in their vision
100
How do we diagnose skin cancer?
skin biopsy
100
Does an MRI have radiation consequences?
No, it uses very strong magnets instead of radiation
100
What is homonomous hemianopsia?
Loss of visual field in both eyes
100
Describe GBS patho.
Acute destruction of PNS myelin sheath due to an autoimmune reaction. Symptoms start at feet and move upward.
200
Visual acuity of 20/200 BCVA or less is considered what?
What is legal blindness
200
What are some patient teaching for a patient taking topical corticosteroids?
Do not use on face or skin folds, take periodic vacations, use occlusive dressings or gloves to enhance absorption
200
Name some gerontologic structural changes in the nervous system.
Decrease in the number of neurons, ventricle size increases, decrease in cerebral blood flow and metabolism, taste buds atrophy, loss of PNS myelin sheath
200
How do we check for meningitis?
Brudzinski and Kernig's sign
200
What is a painless separation of the retina from the epithelium?
Retinal detachment
300
What medications can cause tinnitis?
Asprin, Gentamycin
300
Which skin disorders are contagious?
impetigo, herpes, tinea, scabies, lice
300
What cranial nerve is responsible for balance and hearing?
VIII
300
What is the name of the diagnostic test for Myasthenia Gravis?
Tensilon test
300
That dysrhythmia puts patients at risk for blood clots?
Atrial fibrillation
400
What medications are used in the treatment of glaucoma?
Pilocarpine (miotic), timolol, diamox, mannitol
400
How do we treat psoriasis?
Take a warm bath with oil or coal tar to soften scales, use a soft brush to remove scales, apply medicated lotion. Also photochemotherapy.
400
What is the cut-off time for t-PA administration? (How long after stroke symptoms appear)
3 or 4.5 hours
400
What is important to know when administering Mestinon for Myasthenia Gravis patients?
Medication must be given on time. If there is a an increase in fatigue, call physician.
400
What is Uhthoff's sign?
Temporary worsening of vision and other neuro functioning after exertion or exposure to heat
500
Where do you place the tuning fork for a Weber test? A Rinne test?
Weber-the middle of the head. Rinne-the mastoid and then next to the ear
500
Sunscreen should be at least how strong (SPF)?
15 SPF
500
You receive a patient that just had a stroke, what assessments are your going to do first (top 3)?
Neuro, resp, cardiac
500
What medication would you give to decrease spaciticy in Multiple Sclerosis patients?
Baclofen, valium, zanaflex
500
What is the most common sign of allergic reaction?