chapter 64 part 1 f2f Flashcards
Infectious Neurologic Disorders
meningitis
brain abscess
encephalitis
creutzfeldt-jakob disease
inflammation of the meninges
meningitis
it covers and protects the brain and spinal cord
meninges
two main types meningitis:
viral
bacterial
this type of meningitis is caused by bacteria
septic
this type of meningitis is caused by virus secondary to cancer or a weak immune system
aseptic
most contagious type of meningitis
septic/bacterial
this type of meningitis is self limiting
viral/aseptic
is transmitted by secretions or aerosol contamination, and infection is most likely in dense community groups such as college campuses
neisseria meningitidis
septic meningitis is caused by what bacteria?
streptococcus pneumoniae
neisseria meningitidis
Manifestations of meningitis include
high fever
headache
change in LOC
nuchal rigidity
kernig’s sign
brudzinski’s sign
photophobia
present if there is pain on passive knee extension; leg cannot be extended
kernig’s sign
flexion of the knees and hips during attempted passive flexion of the neck
brudzinski’s sign
meningococcal vaccine is given to what age _____
11 to 12
medical management for meningitis
meningococcal vacine
IV antibiotics
dexamethasone
also called Meningococcal vaccine
haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine
how to monitor daily weight
same time, clothes, weighing scale
collection of infectious material within brain tissue
brain abscess
most common causative agent in brain abscess
bacteria
what to prevent if there is a brain abscess
otitis media
rhinosinusitis
brain abscess can be diagnosed by what test?
ct scan
mri
what diuretic should be given to px with brain abscess
mannitol (osmotic)
medical management for brain abscess
elevate head
mannitol
drain abscess
corticosteroids/antibiotics
Acute, inflammatory process of brain tissue
encephalitis
encephalitis is mostly?
a. viral/fungal
b. bacterial
A
signs of encephalitis
Parkinson like movements
Tremor
Rigidity
Ataxia
Postural instability
example of antifungal
amphotericin
example of antiviral/hsv drugs
acyclovir
is there a treatment for CREUTZFELDT-JAKOB DISEASE
none
it is normal in blood test; asymptomatic; autoclave/sterilization is not effective
CREUTZFELDT-JAKOB DISEASE
VCJD may be contracted through ingestion of
infected beef
A rare, degenerative infection, transmissible spongiform encephalopathies
CREUTZFELDT-JAKOB DISEASE
VARIANT CREUTZFELDT-JAKOB DISEASE is also known as?
mad cow disease
