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Diet for Gout-
What is no red meat, organ meats, seafood (sardine, anchovies, mackerel, tuna, herring, shellfish), sugary drinks, alcohol
Best way to relieve edema with amputees
What is re-wrap the stump
While removing the ace wrap you can assess the degree of edema.....it must have the compression
Treatment for Myasthenia Gravis
What is pyridostigmine
Increase muscular strength - cholinergic
What is Huntington's Disease
SAFETY - PREVENTS FALLS AND INJURY
Progressive disorder that affects the extrapyramidal systems of motor structures of the basal ganglia
What is Parkinson's Disease
Signs and symptoms of Myasthenia Gravis
Diplopia
Ptosis
Difficulty swallowing, chewing, hoarse or quiet voice
Weakness or paralysis of the muscles supplied by the facial nerve
What is Bell's Palsy
Usually, the right side
Treatment: eye patch, steroids, acyclovir, and artificial tears
Detailed explanation of what a subdural hematoma
What is a collection of blood between the brain and the inner surface of the dura mater
Demylenation of the CNS with periods of remission and exacerbations
What is Multiple Sclerosis
Explain the why of autonomic dysreflexia and how it is an emergency
What is: AD produces vasoconstriction of the arterioles with an immediate elevation of the blood pressure. Can cause seizure, retinal hemorrhage, and stroke
Degenerative disease that breaks down the joints
What is osteoarthitis
Autoimmune and chronic disease
Means " grave muscle weakness"
What is Myasthenia Gravis
Rare and painful facial nerve syndrome
What is Trigeminal Neuralgia
Late signs of increased intercranial pressure
What is: Unequal pupils, severe headache and vomiting, and blood pressure increasing
Ascending paralysis, starting in the legs, arms, and face
Preceded by a viral infection, usually
Priority monitoring of respiratory system
What is Guillain-Barre Syndrome
Disease carried by a bug- list symptoms
What is Lyme's Disease
Bright red rash with a bullseye
Early soreness at the site, pain and stiffness in the muscles
Undetectable 2-14 weeks after
Can become systemic, leading to meningitis, heart issues, and facial paralysis
How to treat Trigeminal Neuralgia
Minimize triggers, drug therapy
Autoimmune disorder that causes the skin and connective tissues to harden and tighten
What is scleroderma
Best positioning for total hip replacement
What is abduction
Nursing treatment for autonomic dysreflexia
What is: Bladder scan, straight cath
Bowel - suppository or enema
Check for tight clothing or anything tight on skin or pressing
What is Sjögren's Syndrome
** can also affect the joints, lungs, lymphatic system, and muscles
Uninhibited and exaggerated response in Spinal Cord Injury patients at or above the level of injury of T6
What is autonomic dysreflexia
Priority nursing considerations for Parkinson's patients
Assess regularly for swallowing and eating issues
Complication of steroid use and how to monitor for it
What is GI discomfort and possible GI Bleed
Monitor for black tarry stools
All autoimmune diseases cause the patients to be
What is IMMUNOCOMPRIMISED! EASIER TO GET INFECTIONS!