Headache and Bells Palsy Flashcards
1
Q
most common cause of unilateral facial paralysis
A
bells palsy
2
Q
cause of bells palsy
A
unknown
3
Q
cause of bells palsy
A
results from damage to the facial nerve (7TH CN)
4
Q
symptoms of bells palsy
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- lower facial paralysis
- ear ache headache
- pain irritability
5
Q
diagnosis of bells palsy
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hearing tested taste salvation moving face tearing of eye present or not
6
Q
normal facial function
A
grade 1
7
Q
mild dysfunction
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grade 2
8
Q
moderate dysfunction
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grade 3
9
Q
moderately severe dysfunction
A
grade 4
10
Q
severe dysfunction
A
grade 5
11
Q
total paralysis
A
grade 6
12
Q
treatment
A
- corticosteroid therapy (prednisone)
- Antiviral agents
- Eye care: Topical ocular lubrication is usually sufficient to prevent corneal drying, abrasion, and ulcers
13
Q
risk factor for bells palsy include
A
hiv patients
cold exposure
