Seizure
In what population is absent seizures more common in?
children ages 5-12
What are the two kinds of cerebrovascular accident?
Ischemic and hemorrhagic
What is meningitis?
Inflammation of the membranes covering the brain.
What is parkinson disease?
A progressive neurological disorder in which there is a loss of control of balance, coordination, and voluntary movement.
What is MG?
An autoimmune chronic disorder characterized by muscle weakness.
What is the phase called that a patient is in after a seizure.
What does the acronym FAST stand for?
Face, arms, speech, time
What is the most obvious symptoms of meningitis?
Sudden onset of fever and a severe and persistent headache that is greatly aggravated by moving the head.
What is the purpose of medications used to treat PD?
Medications control symptoms, not slowing or controlling the disease.
Name two symptoms of MG.
severe muscle weakness, swallowing or speaking difficulty, diplopia, and ptosis
Name four things that is part of seizure precautions.
HOB 30 degrees or less, padding of siderails and headboard, suction and oxygen present.
What is the procedure called when a device is inserted percutaneously to trap and remove the clot?
Thrombectomy
Name two symptoms of meningitis.
Nuchal rigidity, photophobia, hypersensitivity of skin, exaggerated deep tendon reflexes.
What is the triad of symptoms for PD?
tremor, bradykinesia, and rigidity.
Describe the activity tolerance of a patient with MG as they progress throughout the day.
What is the diagnostic test called that is used to measure the electrical activity of the brain.
EEG
when is TPA contraindicated?
for hemorrhagic stroke
For diagnosis, what might they check prior to doing a lumbar puncture and why?
A CT scan because if intracranial pressure is present and a LP is done, it could cause brain herniation.
What is the term that means slow movement and speech.
bradykinesia
Name two things that can causes myasthenic crisis?
failure to take medication as prescribed and after a precipitating illness or increased stress.
What is the diagnosis called when a patient is experiencing rapid unrelenting series of convulsive seizures?
status epilepticus
Within 3-4.5 hrs of onset of symptoms
Name two classic test for meningitis that if positive would help diagnose meningitis.
Brudzinski sign and kernig sign
What type of foods should a patient avoid if on an MAOI?
Food containing tyramine, such as aged cheese, smoked fish, and soy sauce.
What is the primary treatment for MG?
Anticholinesterase therapy