Chapter 13: Neurologic Diseases and Conditions: Treatment Flashcards
What is treatment of Cerebrovascular Accident (Stroke)
medical intervention within 3 hours; anticlotting medications, surgery
What is treatment of Transiet Ischemic Attack
anticoagulants; chew aspirin tablet, surgery
What is treatment of Epidural and Subdural Hematomas
craniotomy, cranial trephination cauterization
What is treatment of Cerebral Concussion
quiet bed rest; watch for personality changes
What is treatment of Cerebral Contusion
hospitilization; close monitoring, treatment according to site
What is treatment of Depressed Skull Fracture
craniotomy, elevate depressed bone; head protection
What is treatment of Paraplegia and Quadriplegia
surgery; stabilization of neck and spine, inducing hypothermic state
What is treatment of Degenerative Disk Disease
encourage activity; pysical therapy, TENS units, surgery
What is treatment of Hernaited and Bulging Disk
hot or cold packs; epdural injections; surgical diskectomy
What is treatment of Sciatic Nerve Injury–Spinal Stenosis
ultrasound diathermy with massage; excercise; drug/physical therapy
What is treatment of Headache
depends on cause; muscle relaxants, minor tranquilizers
What is treatment of Migraine
quite bed rest in dark room; drug therapy (vasoconstrictors), ergot
What is treatment of Epilepsy/A Seizure Disorder
anticonvulsants; excise possible lesion in brain
What is treatment of Parkinson’s Disease
no cure; drug therapy, physical therapy; deep brain stimulation
What is treatment of Huntington’s Chorea
no cure; drugs for choreic movements and agitation
What is treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
no cure; therapy; muscle relaxants, pulmonary management
What is treatment of Restless Leg Syndrome
no cure; drug therapy (dopamine), opiods, excercise and stretches
What is treatment of Transiet Global Amnesia
supportive
What is treatment of Peripheral Neuritis/Neuropathy
expel cause; anticonvulsants, antidepressants; physical therapy
What is treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia (Tic Douloureux)
pain medications; muscle relaxants; surgery; cease smoking
What is treatment of Bell’s Palsy
warm moist heat; massage, facial excercise; electrotherapy
What is treatment of Meningitis
antibiotics; anticonvulsives; antiinflammatories
What is treatment of Encephalitis
antivirals; if not viral, symptomatic; anticonvulsants/pyretics
What is treatment of Guillain-Barre Syndrome
plasmapheresis; immunoglobulin
What is treatment of Brain Abscess
antibiotics; steroids for cerebral edema, drainage
What is treatment of Poliomyelitis and Postpolio Syndrome
moist heat; bed rest, analgesics; vaccines before infection (OPV or IPV)
What is treatment of Intracranial Tumors (Brain Tumors)
symptomatic; surgery, radiation, chemotherapy
