Neurological Disorders
This scale evaluates eye opening, verbal response, and motor response to assess neurological status.
What is the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)?
Sudden facial droop, arm weakness, and speech difficulty suggest this condition.
What is a stroke?
Immunomodulatory drugs are commonly used to treat this neurological disease.
What is multiple sclerosis?
Progressive memory loss and cognitive decline are hallmarks of this disease.
What is Alzheimer's disease?
Flapping hand tremors seen with hepatic encephalopathy are called this.
What is asterixis?
Monthly self-examination is recommended to help detect this cancer early.
What is testicular cancer?
Difficulty starting urination, weak stream, and nocturia are common symptoms of this condition.
What is Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)?
The most appropriate spiritual care intervention for a palliative care patient is this.
What is assessing spiritual needs and supporting the patient's beliefs and wishes?
A sudden severe headache, clear drainage from the nose or ears, and a positive halo sign may indicate this condition.
What is a cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak?
This acronym helps recognize and respond quickly to stroke symptoms.
What is BEFAST (Face, Arms, Speech, Time)?
Carbamazepine is frequently used for seizure disorders but may cause this serious blood-related adverse effect.
What is agranulocytosis/bone marrow suppression?
Removing throw rugs, labeling rooms, and maintaining routines promote this.
What is dementia safety?
Elevated ammonia levels contribute to this complication of liver disease.
What is hepatic encephalopathy?
Mammography is considered a primary screening tool for this disease.
What is breast cancer?
Inability to completely empty the bladder describes this condition.
What is urinary retention?
Acute pancreatitis patients are commonly placed on this dietary restriction initially.
What is NPO status?
Progressive tremor, rigidity, bradykinesia, and postural instability are classic signs of this disorder.
What is Parkinson's disease?
Aspiration pneumonia is a common complication that may occur because of this post-stroke deficit.
What is dysphagia (difficulty swallowing)?
Benztropine is prescribed to reduce these Parkinson-like medication side effects.
What are extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS)?
A patient with dementia and urinary incontinence may benefit from this nursing intervention.
What is scheduled toileting?
Before a liver biopsy, the nurse should assess this laboratory value to evaluate bleeding risk.
What is PT/INR or coagulation status?
Internal radiation placed directly at the tumor site is called this.
What is brachytherapy?
Bright red bleeding, clot retention, and bladder spasms are potential complications after this surgery.
What is a TURP (Transurethral Resection of the Prostate)?
Following spinal cord injury, a major psychosocial nursing priority is this.
What is supporting adjustment and coping?
Severe hypertension, headache, sweating above the level of injury, and bradycardia in a patient with SCI indicate this emergency.
What is autonomic dysreflexia?
During meals after a stroke, the nurse should place the patient in this position.
What is high Fowler's or upright sitting position?
Dry mouth, blurred vision, urinary retention, and constipation are common side effects of this medication.
What is benztropine?
The most important priority when caring for a confused patient who wanders is this.
What is maintaining safety?
Jaundice, ascites, esophageal varices, and hepatic encephalopathy are complications of this disease.
What is cirrhosis?
Patients receiving radiation therapy should avoid applying this to treatment areas unless approved by the provider.
What are lotions, creams, perfumes, or irritants?
Excessive fluid absorption during TURP may lead to this serious complication.
What is TURP syndrome (hyponatremia/water intoxication)?
Huntington's disease is inherited in this genetic pattern.
What is autosomal dominant inheritance?
Increased ICP can cause these three late signs known as Cushing's triad.
What are bradycardia, hypertension with widened pulse pressure, and irregular respirations?
Confusion, altered LOC, and inability to focus that develop rapidly are characteristic of this disorder.
What is delirium?
A patient taking carbamazepine reports clay-colored stools and jaundice. These findings may indicate this serious adverse effect.
What is hepatotoxicity (liver dysfunction)?
Unlike delirium, dementia typically develops in this manner.
What is gradually over time?
Chronic gallbladder disease can impair the absorption of this fat-soluble vitamin, leading to possible problems with nerve function, muscle weakness, and decreased antioxidant protection.
What is Vitamin E?
Exposure to ionizing radiation and certain genetic syndromes increase risk for this leukemia.
What is Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL)?
Painful menstrual periods, infertility, and pelvic pain are associated with this disorder.
What is endometriosis?
Chronic hepatitis B infection increases risk for developing this cancer.
What is hepatocellular carcinoma?