Involve both sides of the brain and are characterized by bilateral synchronous epileptic discharges in the brain; patient loses consciousness for a few seconds to several minutes.
What is generalized seizures
100
The onset of MS occurs most often:
What is between 20 to 50 years of age; most often women
100
Triad of clinical manifestations of PD
What is tremor, rigidity, and bradykinesia
200
Diagnostic study often used to assist with diagnosis of seizures.
What is EEG
200
Clinical manifestations of MS
What is weakness,or paralysis of the limbs, the trunk, or the head;diplopia, scanning speech, and spasticity or the muscles , numbness, tingling
200
Often the first sign of PD
What is tremor
300
State of continuous seizure activity or a condition in which seizures recur in rapid succession without return to consciousness.
What is status epilipticus
300
During an acute exacerbation the patient may be immobile and confined to bed. The focus of nursing interventions at this phase are:
What is prevent major complications of immobility such as respiratory, and UTI, and pressure ulcers.
300
Drug therapy for PD contains both carbidopa/levodopa; monitor for signs of dyskinesia.
What is sinemet
400
Anti-seizure medication; common side effect is gingival hyperplasia.
What is phenytoin
400
Type of medications used to treat spasticity
What is muscle relaxants
400
The pathologic process of PD
What is the degeneration of the dopamine producing neurons in the substantia nigra of the midbrain which in turn disrupts the normal balance between dopamine and acetylcholine in the basal ganglia.
500
Anti-seizure medication; do not take with grapefruit juice
What is tegretol
500
The three pathologic processes which characterize MS
What is chronic inflammation, demyelination and gliosis (scarring) in the CNS.
500
Patients with PD are at risk for falling. Patients should be taught to do the following:
What is consciously think about stepping over imaginary or real lines on the floor. Lift the toes when stepping, take one step backward and two steps forward.