Recurring headache characterized by unilateral (sometimes bilateral) throbbing pain; associated symptoms include nausea, vomiting, and photophobia
What is a migraine headache
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Involve both sides of the brain and are characterized by bilateral synchronous epileptic discharges in the brain; patient loses consciousness for a few seconds to several minutes.
What is generalized seizures
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The onset of MS occurs most often:
What is between 20 to 50 years of age; most often women
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Triad of clinical manifestations of PD
What is tremor, rigidity, and bradykinesia
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The muscles most often weakened in patients with MG.
What is those used for moving the eyes and eyelids, chewing, swallowing, speaking, and breathing.
200
One of the most severe forms of headache with intense pain lasting from a few minutes to 3 hours.The pain is shrp and stabbing.
What is a cluster headache
200
Diagnostic study often used to assist with diagnosis of seizures.
What is EEG
200
Clinical manifestations of MS
What is weakness,or paralysis of the limbs, the trunk, or the head;diplopia, scanning speech, and spasticity or the muscles , numbness, tingling
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Often the first sign of PD
What is tremor
200
Cause of MG
What is an autoimmune process in which antibodies attack ACh receptors resulting in a decreased number of ACh receptor sites at the neuromuscular junction.
300
In addition to using analgesics for symptomatic pain relief the nurse should encourage patients to do these things.
What is seek a quiet, dimly lit environment, massage and moist hot packs to the neck and head.Learn about medications for prevention and treatment;provide dietary counseling if applicable.
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State of continuous seizure activity or a condition in which seizures recur in rapid succession without return to consciousness.
What is status epilipticus
300
During an acute exacerbation the patient may be immobile and confined to bed. The focus of nursing interventions at this phase are:
What is prevent major complications of immobility such as respiratory, and UTI, and pressure ulcers.
300
Drug therapy for PD contains both carbidopa/levodopa; monitor for signs of dyskinesia.
What is sinemet
300
Drug therapy for MG
What is anticholinesterase drugs, corticosteriods, and immunosuppressants.
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First line of drug treatment for moderate to severe headaches. Contraindicated in patients with history of ischemic cardiac, cerebrovascular, or peripheral vascular problems.
What is Sumatriptan (Imitrex)
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Anti-seizure medication; common side effect is gingival hyperplasia.
What is phenytoin
400
Type of medications used to treat spasticity
What is muscle relaxants
400
The pathologic process of PD
What is the degeneration of the dopamine producing neurons in the substantia nigra of the midbrain which in turn disrupts the normal balance between dopamine and acetylcholine in the basal ganglia.
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Overdose of anticholinesterase drugs resulting in increased ACh at the receptor sites; weakness within one hour after ingestion of anticholinesterase
What is cholinergic crisis
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Diagnosis of headache is usually made in this way.
What is patient history.
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Anti-seizure medication; do not take with grapefruit juice
What is tegretol
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The three pathologic processes which characterize MS
What is chronic inflammation, demyelination and gliosis (scarring) in the CNS.
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Patients with PD are at risk for falling. Patients should be taught to do the following:
What is consciously think about stepping over imaginary or real lines on the floor. Lift the toes when stepping, take one step backward and two steps forward.
500
Nursing interventions will include teaching the patient what about their diet.
What is a balanced diet that can be easily chewed and swallowed. Semi solid foods may be easier to eat than solids or liquids.