Chapter 13: Neurologic Diseases and Conditions: Prognosis Flashcards

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What is prognosis of Cerebrovascular Accident (Stroke)

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varies in rate of improvement and degree of rehabilitation; some permanent disability may remain even after rehab efforts

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What is prognosis of Transiet Ischemic Attack

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varies according to extent and duration of ischemia

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What is prognosis of Epidural and Subdural Hematomas

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unchecked bleeding enlarges the hematoma and increases pressure on blood vessels supplying the brain tissue

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What is prognosis of Cerebral Concussion

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unpredictable and depends on the extent of the insult and any additional trauma

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What is prognosis of Cerebral Contusion

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unpredictable and depends on the extent of the insult and any additional trauma

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What is prognosis of Depressed Skull Fracture

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unpredictable; depends on the extent of the insult, timely intervention, possilbe complications, additional trauma, and underlying medical conditions depend

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What is prognosis of Paraplegia and Quadriplegia

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always guarded; early treatment the better prognosis

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What is prognosis of Degenerative Disk Disease

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varies depending on the extent of the degenerative process and the response of the patient to treatment

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What is prognosis of Hernaited and Bulging Disk

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varies and depends on the extent and duration of the herniation

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What is prognosis of Sciatic Nerve Injury–Spinal Stenosis

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varies and depends on the extent of degeneration and traumatic insult

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What is prognosis of Headache

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prognosis is good; intractable pain depends on cause; drug therapy often helps

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What is prognosis of Migraine

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usually favorable when the patient complies with drug therapy and rest

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What is prognosis of Epilepsy/A Seizure Disorder

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varies; drug therapy often can control seizures

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What is prognosis of Parkinson’s Disease

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no cure for Parkinson’s disease is known. Palliative care

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What is prognosis of Huntington’s Chorea

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no cure is known; drug therapy may help control agitation; care for deteriorating condition most likely needed

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What is prognosis of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

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no cure for ALS is known; death 6 to 10 years after diagnosis

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What is prognosis of Restless Leg Syndrome

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no cure; symptoms worsen as individual ages

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What is prognosis of Transiet Global Amnesia

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good; recurrence is very unlikely; most likely never regain memory after

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What is prognosis of Peripheral Neuritis/Neuropathy

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control of underlying causes may provide relief of symptoms; proper nutrition

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What is prognosis of Trigeminal Neuralgia (Tic Douloureux)

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varies depending on underlying cause; resolve spontaneously whereas others may respond to drug therapy

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What is prognosis of Bell’s Palsy

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recovery is possible if disease is treated early; spontaneous recovery in young individuals

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What is prognosis of Meningitis

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unpredictable and depends on the source of the infection and the response to drug therapy

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What is prognosis of Encephalitis

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unpredictable and depends on the type of infection and response to drug therapy

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What is prognosis of Guillain-Barre Syndrome

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varies; recovery is usually complete

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What is prognosis of Brain Abscess
varies depending on location, size, and causative agent; intracranial pressure cannot be controlled, death may occur
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What is prognosis of Poliomyelitis and Postpolio Syndrome
fair and depends on which muscles are involved
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What is prognosis of Intracranial Tumors (Brain Tumors)
survival rate for all tumors is 33%, children having much higher rates