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Parkinson's Disease
Meningitis & Encephalitis
Myasthenia gravis
Epilepsy & Seizures
Guillain-Barre Syndrome
100
Dopamine.
What is the name of neurotransmitter that is normally produced by the neurons in the basal ganglia?
100
Inflammation of the brain.
What is encephalitis?
100
Autoimmune disorder that reduces the number of ACh receptors on the muscle at the neuromuscular junction for this neurotransmitter.
What is myasthenia gravis?
100
2 or more unprovoked seizures.
What is the definition of epilepsy?
100
A disorder in which the body's immune system attacks part of the the peripheral nevous system.
What is Guillain-Barre Syndrome?
200
Unknown although factors such as genetics and toxin exposure may play a role.
What is the etiology (cause) of Parkinson's Disease?
200
Infection of the meninges, covering the brain.
What is meningitis?
200
Muscle weakness that increases during times of exercise and improves after periods of rest.
What is the hallmark of myasthenia gravis?
200
Over 250,000 people in Canada have this.
What is the incidence of epilepsy in Canada?
200
Antibody response is triggered and demyelination process accompanied by edema and inflammation of the peripheral nerves occurs.
What is the pathophysiology of Guillain-Barre Syndrome?
300
Education, nutrition, exercise and support (caregiver, community...).
What are some non-pharmacological treatments for PD?
300
A medical emergency.
What is bacterial meningitis?
300
Ocular disease, generalized mild weakness with slow progression (30% of all cases), moderate to severe generalized weakness (25% of all cases), acute fulminating myasthenia gravis (15% of all cases), myasthenic crisis with respiratory failure (10% of all cases).
What are the four stages of myasthenia gravis?
300
Simple partial, complex partial, and secondary generalized.
What are the 3 types of partial seizures called?
300
Most common presentation with weakness and numbness beginning in the legs and progressing upwards towards trunk. Respiratory insufficiency occurs in about 50% of all patients.
What is acute, inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (AIDP)?
400
Sinemet or levocarbiodopa.
What are the main drugs used in treating PD?
400
Symptom relief, IV fluids for hydration, measures to treat ICP, anticonvulsants, and possibly acyclovir or ribavirin.
What is the treatment for encephalitis?
400
Severe muscle weakness and may cause extreme quadrparesis, extreme danger swallowing and danger of respiratory arrest.
What is myasthenic crisis?
400
To control or reduce the frequency of seizures and to minimize the side effects.
What are the goals of treatment of epilepsy?
400
Based on clinical presentation, progressive weakness of 2 or more limbs due to neuropathy, history of recent viral infection, abnormal EMG studies and elevated CSF proetin levels with normal cell count.
What is the diagnosis based on?
500
Tremor Rigidity Akinesia Postural Instability
What are the four key motor symptoms?
500
Bacterial, aseptic, fungal or tuberculous.
What are the types of meningitis?
500
To maintain optimal quality of life for patient and family.
What is the goal for the patient with myasthenai gravis?
500
Medical emergence associated with significant morbidity and mortality.
What is status epilepticus?
500
Comprehensive baseline neurological and respiratory assessment and ongoing monitoring for early recognition of change.
What is the nursing management focus of GBS?