N
Before a seizure occurs, some people may experience an
Aura
Affects the myelin sheath anywhere along the brain, optic nerve and spinal cord. Autoimmune. Chronic, progressive dx.
Multiple Sclerosis
Chronic disorder with 2 or > seizures experienced by the client
Epilepsy
BEFAST
"T"
Time to call 911
masked face means
decreased facial expression
>
greater than
BEFAST
"A"
Arm weakness
T or F
for safety, I should restrain someone who is on the floor seizing
FALSE
some non-modifiable risk factors for strokes
Age, genetic factors, Sick cell dx
What is methotrexate
antimetabolite. interferes w/ the growth cells that reproduce quickly, such as CA cells, bone marrow cells, and skin cells, or severe psoriasis, RA
<
less than
With TIAs symptoms usually disappear within ________
30-60min
BEFAST
"F"
Facial drooping
modifiable risk factors for strokes
HTN, DM, obesity, ETOH, Sedentary lifestyle, smoking, use of OC, illicit drug use (esp cocaine)
Two signs that can indicate meningitis
Brudzinski Sign (NECK)-bend neck & knees/hips flex
Kernig Sign (KNEES)-knees can't extend d/t pain when hips flexed
examples of medical emergency seizures
lasts longer than 5 min
or repeated over course of 30 min
BEFAST
"B"
Balance loss
T or F
You should stick a tongue blade down someone's throat who is seizing
FALSE
two types of strokes
ischemic and hemorrhagic
True or False? Multiple Sclerosis tends to affect men > women & occurs during the ages of 50-70 yrs.
False: MS affects WOMEN more than men & shows up during the ages of 20-40 yrs.
Explain a TIA
Symptoms of a TIA (AKA a “ministroke”) usually pass quickly. However, the symptoms should still be taken seriously as they are a warning sign of a stroke in the future.
BEFAST
"E"
Eyes lost vision
BEFAST
"S"
Speech difficulty
Describe pill-rolling
clenched fist with thumb moving around
Which meds can help tx muscle spasms in a pt w/ M/S? SATA:
A. Propranolol B. Isoniazid C. Baclofen D. Diazepam
The answers are C and D. These medications treat muscle spasms in patients with MS.