Neuro 1
Is Delirium a lifelong condition?
No, delirium is acute whereas dementia is chronic
If a client with a hx of migraines is seeing bright spots and has mind confusion, they are in this phase.
Aura
A rise in intraocular pressure is this disease
glacoma
What are the 3 phases of pain?
anticipatory, sensation of pain, and pain aftermath
What does a nurse use chlorhexidine for?
to clean skin before surgery
This is an autoimmune disease characterized by demyelination and treated with corticosteroids Methylprednisolone), immunosuppressive drugs (cyclophosphamide), immune modulators (interferon beta), and monoclonal antibodies (natalizumab).
MS
This neuro diagnostic tool measures electrical activity in the muscles
electromyography (EMG)
What is the treatment for cataracts?
laser surgery
what are the 2 types of nociceptive pain?
somatic: localized and usually from bones, joints, muscles, skin, or tissues
visceral: poorly localized and comes from organs
what anesthesia classification is a nerve block or epidural
regional
Someone with a GCS of 7 has lost to ability to do what?
To keep their airway open
*remember: less than 8, intubate
This class of migraine drugs has an onset of 15 to 30 minutes.
Triptans
What is the treatment for "dry type" macular degeneration?
there is no treatment
What is affective pain?
psychological (stoicism, anxiety, depression, anger)
what does VS q15 min x4 mean?
vital signs every 15 min 4 times (so for one hour)
What diagnostic would be used to diagnose SIDH or Diabetes Insipidus
Serum NA+
Someone in seizure should be placed in this position.
lateral recumbent position
How long should you wait between drops and ointments?
5/10 min respectively
what are some common co-analgesics?
antidepressants (cymbalta, celexa)
anticonvulsants (gabapentin)
local anesthetics (lidocaine patches)
what are TED hose?
anti-embolic stockings
What is the first, second, and third choice drugs for a seizure.
Benzodiazepines (ativan, valium, versed)
Next are antiepileptic drugs (dilantin, keppra)
Last are Barbiturates (phenobarbital)
Parkinson's disease
What meds can cause ototoxicity?
aspirin and furosemide (Lasix)
what would a S on the Numeric Sedation Scale indicate?
Sleep, easy to arouse, no action necessary
what is it called when a pt doesn't have bowel sounds?
paralytic ileus
this neurotransmitter is deficient in Parkinson's disease and is treated with these drugs
dopamine and is treated with levodopa, carbidopa, ropinirole, apomorphine, and benztropine mesylate
The patho of dementia is a decrease in this neurotransmitter and is treated with these meds
ACh and treated with cholinesterase inhibitors (donepezil, rivastigmine, and galantamine) and memantine
How long should a pt lay on their side after administering ear drops?
a few minutes
what is TENS?
transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
what is the difference between dehiscence and evisceration?
dehiscence is separation around wound edges
evisceration is the bowel erupts through surgical site