Multiple Sclerosis
The fatty protein surrounding the nerve fibers in the brain and spinal cord.
What is myelin.
The neurotransmitter that decreases in
Parkinson's Disease
What is Dopamine
The classic manifestation of Guillain-Barré
What is ascending paralysis
Antibodies in Myasthenia Gravis attack and destroy muscle receptor sites for this specific neurotransmitter.
What is acetylcholine
Used for urinary retention with Multiple Sclerosis
What is bethanechol
Allows for emptying the bladder by relaxing the urinary sphincter and contracting the detrusor muscle
The name of scare tissue
What is plaque. Seen on CT scans.
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The Cardinal Signs of Parkinson's Disease
What is;
tremor (resting), rigidity, bradykinesia, and
postural instability
Common infection that precipitates GB
What is a viral infection
Body Site or organ of Initial manifestation of MG
What are the eyes.
Diplopia: double vision
Ptosis: drooping eye lids
An antiviral drug used to treat fatigue with Multiple Sclerosis
What is amantadine
The most common type of MS
What is Relapsing-Remitting, which progresses to Secondary Progressive
Another term for the PD client feeling "glued" to the floor.
What is the On-Off Syndrome, or "Freezing Phenomenon"
Manifestation of Demyelination of the diaphragm
What is respiratory failure
Severe complication of MG
What is respiratory failure
First Line medication used for Parkinson's Disease, that will cause tardive dyskinesia.
What is carbidopa-levodopa.
Common symptom of MS
What is fatigue
Name of the surgical intervention for severe PD, when electrodes are implanted into the brain
What is Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)
Neurological manifestation not affected by GB.
What is alertness or level of conscious
A cause of Myasthenia Gravis exacerbation,
a.k.a. Myasthenic Crisis.
What is a delay in administering the cholinesterase inhibitors.
Mealtimes should be scheduled when cholinesterase inhibitors are peaking to decrease risk of aspiration R/T muscle weakness.
A medication the nurse must have available during the edrophonium chloride test for Myasthenia gravis.
What is atropine
Extreme temperature to avoid with MS
What is heat.
One of the major nursing care issues with a client with PD.
What is;
Risk to fall, Aspiration, self-care deficit, impaired communication, care giver fatigue.
Slow progression, no cure.
Immobility complications associated with GB
What is;
skin integrity, DVT/PE, Infection, adequate nutrition, communication, mobility, elimination
Diagnostic blood test for Myasthenia Gravis
What is "acetylcholine receptor antibodies"
Therapies administered during an exacerbation of an Autoimmune Neurological Disorder, such as Myasthenia Gravis, Multiple Sclerosis, Guillain-Barré.
What is immunosuppressive therapy (corticosteroids).
What is IVIG, (intravenous immunoglobulin-pooled antibodies).
What is plasmapheresis, (exchanging the blood plasma with donor plasma, it helps remove proteins or antibodies from client's blood)