Chapter 13: Neurologic Diseases and Conditions: Prognosis Flashcards
What is prognosis of Cerebrovascular Accident (Stroke)
varies in rate of improvement and degree of rehabilitation; some permanent disability may remain even after rehab efforts
What is prognosis of Transiet Ischemic Attack
varies according to extent and duration of ischemia
What is prognosis of Epidural and Subdural Hematomas
unchecked bleeding enlarges the hematoma and increases pressure on blood vessels supplying the brain tissue
What is prognosis of Cerebral Concussion
unpredictable and depends on the extent of the insult and any additional trauma
What is prognosis of Cerebral Contusion
unpredictable and depends on the extent of the insult and any additional trauma
What is prognosis of Depressed Skull Fracture
unpredictable; depends on the extent of the insult, timely intervention, possilbe complications, additional trauma, and underlying medical conditions depend
What is prognosis of Paraplegia and Quadriplegia
always guarded; early treatment the better prognosis
What is prognosis of Degenerative Disk Disease
varies depending on the extent of the degenerative process and the response of the patient to treatment
What is prognosis of Hernaited and Bulging Disk
varies and depends on the extent and duration of the herniation
What is prognosis of Sciatic Nerve Injury–Spinal Stenosis
varies and depends on the extent of degeneration and traumatic insult
What is prognosis of Headache
prognosis is good; intractable pain depends on cause; drug therapy often helps
What is prognosis of Migraine
usually favorable when the patient complies with drug therapy and rest
What is prognosis of Epilepsy/A Seizure Disorder
varies; drug therapy often can control seizures
What is prognosis of Parkinson’s Disease
no cure for Parkinson’s disease is known. Palliative care
What is prognosis of Huntington’s Chorea
no cure is known; drug therapy may help control agitation; care for deteriorating condition most likely needed
What is prognosis of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
no cure for ALS is known; death 6 to 10 years after diagnosis
What is prognosis of Restless Leg Syndrome
no cure; symptoms worsen as individual ages
What is prognosis of Transiet Global Amnesia
good; recurrence is very unlikely; most likely never regain memory after
What is prognosis of Peripheral Neuritis/Neuropathy
control of underlying causes may provide relief of symptoms; proper nutrition
What is prognosis of Trigeminal Neuralgia (Tic Douloureux)
varies depending on underlying cause; resolve spontaneously whereas others may respond to drug therapy
What is prognosis of Bell’s Palsy
recovery is possible if disease is treated early; spontaneous recovery in young individuals
What is prognosis of Meningitis
unpredictable and depends on the source of the infection and the response to drug therapy
What is prognosis of Encephalitis
unpredictable and depends on the type of infection and response to drug therapy
What is prognosis of Guillain-Barre Syndrome
varies; recovery is usually complete
What is prognosis of Brain Abscess
varies depending on location, size, and causative agent; intracranial pressure cannot be controlled, death may occur
What is prognosis of Poliomyelitis and Postpolio Syndrome
fair and depends on which muscles are involved
What is prognosis of Intracranial Tumors (Brain Tumors)
survival rate for all tumors is 33%, children having much higher rates
