GBS (Exam 5)

Question 1

Most frequent case of acute generalized weakness.

Answer 1

GBS

Question 2

Guillain-Barre Syndome

Answer 2

GBS

Question 3

Represents a broad group of demyelinating inflammatory polyradiculoneuropathies.

Answer 3

GBS

Question 4

Acquired inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy.

Answer 4

AIDP

Question 5

Acute motor axonal neuropathy.

Answer 5

AMAN

Question 6

GBS is common or rare?

Answer 6

Rare

Question 7

It occurs in what age group?

Answer 7

All ages.

Question 8

GBS experience ______ before the onset of weakness and sensory changes.

Answer 8

Respiratory or gastrointestinal illness.

Question 9

GBS is a UMNL or LMNL? Located in the PNS or CNS.

Answer 9

LMNL (PNS)

Question 10

Increased concentration of ____ in the cerebrospinal fluid.

Answer 10

Protein

Question 11

GBS a disease or syndrome?

Answer 11

Syndrome

Question 12

Represents a broad group of demyelinating inflammatory polyradiculoneuropathies.

Answer 12

Syndrome

Question 13

Prior to onset of weakness patients often experience _____ or _____.

Answer 13

Respiratory or gastrointestinal illness.

Question 14

1st sign of GBS.

Answer 14

Weakening and tingling in your extremities.

Question 15

Most common type.

Answer 15

AIDP

Question 16

More common in Asia. Rare disorder. Involving cranial nerves.

Answer 16

Miller Fisher Syndrome

Question 17

Affecting adults.

Answer 17

AMSAN

Question 18

Affecting pediatrics.

Answer 18

AMAN

Question 19

Return patient to bed rest if a decrase in strength or function occurs.

Answer 19

Bensman’s Guidelines

Question 20

GBS person is the weakest when?

Answer 20

Three weeks after diagnosis.

Question 21

MMT grade to strengthen muscle?

Answer 21

Grade 2