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Name Neuro Dys
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What is a side effect of the majority of medications used to treat Parkinson's Disease
What is Hallucinations
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This class of medication is used to manage the side effects of PD... act to reverse the effects of decreasing Dopamine levels
What is ANTICHOLINERGIC patient is in SLUDGE (cholinergic effects)... reverse that- stop drooling, etc.
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Micrographia
What is Parkinsons
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Michael has experienced gait disturbances over the past month, but does not require a walker. His wife is worried about his newer confusion, dysarthria, and how many attempts he takes before getting out of a lower chair; what do you advise her? How would you "grade him?" What future recommendations?
What is IT IS A NORMAL PART OF THE disease process. He is in Stage III May need a safety evaluation while at home, esp. in light of mental changes, risk for falls
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Tammy presents with sudden parathesis, paralysis, and pain; she reports she cannot taste her food and people have asked her if she has had botox. What is your clinical diagnosis?
What is Bells Palsy PS: There is NO neuro-dx test
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This medication is "neuroprotective"
What is CoEnzymze Q10 (in Harrisons)
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The #1 cause of death in PD
What is FALLS
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Deep Brain Stimulation
What is Parkinsons
200
CSFs with IgG is related to this neuro disoder
What is MS
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Degeneration of the anterior horn causes decreasing skeletal movement, a hallmark feature of this neurological disorder
ALS The lower brain stem is also involved, affecting: cardiac, respiratory, CSN, and sleep cycle function
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This class of medications is used in early onset PD treatment
What is DOPAMINE AGONISTS Mirapex, Requip, Permax, Palodel
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Name the two medications given to treat Bells Palsy
What is 1) corticosteroids (PREDNISONE) 2) Antiviral: ACYCLOVIR, VALCYCLOVIR **Start these within 7 days... CNVII, 7 days. . . TACO BELL, 7
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Treatment may include thymectomy
What is MG.... THYOMA (tumor) removal
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CSF with low protein is associated with:
What is GB
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Exam reveals intact DTR, muscle bulk; but patient reports intermittent diplopia and her left eyelid is drooping Labs: presence of anti-AChR Antibodies
What is Myasthenia Gravis
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The gold standard for PD treatment involves increasing ________ levels; the medication is_______.
What is 1) DOPAMINE, 2) Dopamine in SINEMET (Carbidopa/Levodopa)
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Aside from the management of symptoms using antispasmodics, anticholinergics, and TCAs, this is the only other medication used in treating ALS. Its MOA is unknown
What is RILUZOLE
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Often with complete recovery, this condition is associated with autonomic dysfunction
What is GB
400
The tensilon test is used in diagnosing
What is MG
400
Demyelination with abnormal DTR, limb ataxia, nystagmus, and extremity heaviness and weakness
What is MS
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Used in early stages, this drug class aims to inhibit dopamine metabolism... no longer associated with tyromine restrictions
What is MAOB inhibits, part of the ENZYME inhibitor class ex. Selegrine, Azilect other ENZYME INHIBITORS used are "COMT" ex Contar, Tasmar
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Emily has a respiratory infection; emergency treatment involving rapid deterioration and sudden respiratory failure includes administration of IVIG, plasmaphoresis
What is MG CRISIS
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This is the delay or blocking of nerve impulses with increased temperature; as temperature normalized, conduction normalizes
What is Uhthoff.... in MS Lhermitte's: electrical sensation that runs down back and into limbs
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Clinically diagnosed; may require multiple visits, especially since 50% of affected neurons may be lost before s/s present
What is Parkinson's Disease
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Three weeks ago, James had a respiratory infection; now presents with weakened DTR, calf weakness, hyponatremia, and CSF with low protein level...
What is Guillian Barre