Neuro
This reflex occurs when flexing the neck causes the hips and knees to bend involuntarily.
What is Brudzinski sign?
This CSF finding suggests bacterial meningitis due to organisms consuming nutrients.
What is low glucose level?
This dangerous condition can occur if anticonvulsant medications are suddenly stopped.
What is status epilepticus?
This autoimmune disorder is identified by multi-system involvement and possible organ damage.
What is systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)?
This form of arthritis is localized and worsens with activity but improves with rest.
What is osteoarthritis?
This type of meningitis is more common, less severe, and presents with flu-like symptoms.
What is viral meningitis?
This isolation precaution is required until a meningitis patient is no longer infectious.
What is droplet isolation?
This part of the brain, when injured, can lead to diabetes insipidus due to lack of ADH.
What is the posterior pituitary/hypothalamus?
This heart-related complication may produce a scratching sound on auscultation.
What is pericarditis (friction rub)?
This type of arthritis is systemic, autoimmune, and often causes joint deformities like ulnar deviation.
What is rheumatoid arthritis?
This is often the earliest neurological change seen with rising intracranial pressure.
What is decreased level of consciousness?
This nursing intervention helps reduce ICP by preventing straining during bowel movements.
What are stool softeners?
This tool is used to evaluate eye opening, verbal, and motor response after head injury.
What is the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)?
This metabolic condition is caused by excess uric acid in the blood.
What is gout?
This minimally invasive procedure uses a scope to visualize and sometimes repair joint structures.
What is arthroscopy?
This classic late sign includes slowed heart rate, irregular breathing, and widened pulse pressure.
What is Cushing’s triad?
This positioning keeps venous blood flowing and helps prevent ICP elevation.
What is head and neck midline alignment?
This lifestyle change is one of the most effective ways to reduce fibromyalgia symptoms.
What is establishing a regular sleep pattern?
This medication works by decreasing uric acid production in chronic gout.
What is allopurinol?
This life-threatening complication must be monitored for after joint replacement surgery.
What is deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or pulmonary embolism (PE)?
This phase occurs after a seizure and includes confusion and fatigue.
What is the postictal phase?
This type of seizure involves both sides of the brain and causes bilateral body movement.
What is a generalized seizure?
This medication class used for fibromyalgia should not be taken with alcohol.
What are SNRIs (e.g., duloxetine)?
This dietary recommendation helps prevent gout flare-ups.
What is increase fluid intake (avoid high purines)?
This movement must be avoided after total hip replacement to prevent dislocation.
What is bending hip more than 90 degrees (hyperflexion)?