cranial nerve disorders part 1 Flashcards
TRIGEMINAL NEURALGIA is a condition of what cranial nerve
5th
characterized by paroxysms of pain in the area innervated by any of the three branches
trigeminal neuralgia
how many branches are affected in trigeminal neuralgia
3 branches
what is the probable cause of trigeminal neuralgia
vascular compression and pressure
trigeminal neuralgia is common to px are
50s-60s
women
px with MS
what are the medication for trigeminal neuralgia?
anticonvulsant - carbamazepine
gabapentin
antispasmodic - baclofen
phenytoin
GABA means
gamma-amino butyric acid
should gabapentin and phenytoin be taken together?
no, it causes poor muscle control and drowsiness
this surgery may be compressed by gasserian ganglion
percutaneous balloon microcompression
how many hours and tabs should only be taken for pain (acetaminophen)
6 hours; 2 tab
how many hours and tabs should only be taken for fever (acetaminophen)
4 hours; 1 tab
how many grams of acetaminophen is limited to take?
4000g
Facial paralysis caused by unilateral inflammation of the 7th cranial nerve
bell’s palsy
what cranial nerve is affected in bell’s palsy
7th
what is the 5th CN?
trigeminal nerve
what is the 7th CN?
facial nerve
in bell’s palsy, most patient recover completely in ___ to ___ weeks
3 to 5 weeks
dead tissue cells
necrosis
what is the medical management for bell’s palsy?
corticosteroids therapy
protection of the eye
facial exercise/massage
