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Module 8 (part of test 3) Flashcards

1
Q

A seizure is a _____, _____ change in the neurological function?

A

Chronic

Recurrent

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2
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T/F All seizures imply that the person has Epilepsy?

A

F

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3
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What is the pathophysiology of Epilepsy? An excessive______?

A

focal Neuronal Discharge

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4
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Epilepsy is characterized by stimulation of what muscle group?

A

voluntary

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5
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A person with epilepsy can be provoked into having a seizure by?

A

flicking lights
loud music
loud noises

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6
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Why does a person having a seizure loose consciousness?

A

The “Awake” center of hypothalamus gets depressed

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7
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What precedes a Seizure?

A

Aura

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8
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An Aura can be an unusual _____, visual ______ or just a person becoming ______?

A

smell
disturbance
irritable

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9
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What are the 2 categories of Grand Mal Seizures?

A

Clonic

Tonic

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10
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Why does someone having a seizure sometimes experience an “epileptic cry”

A

Diaphragm spasms

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11
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Dilated pupils, generalized muscle rigidity, and loss of consciousness describes what phase/category of a Grand Mal Seizure?

A

Tonic

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12
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Clonic Grand Mal seizures are seen as ______ movements with ________ contractions of limbs.

A

uncoordinated

rhythmic

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13
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How long does a Grand Mal Seizure last?

A

90 sec

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14
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What symptoms can follow a Grand Mal Seizure?

A

headache
confusion
urinary incontinence

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15
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A petitie-mal seizure is termed a?

A

Absence Seizure

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16
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A person appears to be _____ ______ with a petite-mal seizure?

A

day dreaming

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17
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What is the term for a repeated seizure in a short period of time without full recovery?

A

Status Epilepticus

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18
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What do you administer to a person experiencing Status Epilepticus?

A

Valium injection

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19
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A person experiencing status epilepticus can become ______/______ and suffer from permanent brain damage?

A

hypoxic

acidic

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20
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What should you do if someone has a seizure?

A

passively protect

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21
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A stroke is caused by?

A

decreased blood supply to the brain

22
Q

TIA stands for?

A

Transient Ischemic Attack

23
Q

What is a precursor for a Stroke?

A

TIA

24
Q

What medication is used to reduce edema in stroke patients?

A

Corticosteroids

25
Q

When can we do elective dental treatment on a patient who has experienced a stroke?

A

6 months after episode

26
Q

What stroke medication inhibits platelet action?

A

Plavix

27
Q

What stroke medication inhibits the action of vitamin K?

A

Warfarin/Coumadin

28
Q

NSAID’s block the ___ enzyme and reduces ______?

A

COX

prostaglandins

29
Q

Can we use epinephrine in our LA for a stroke patient?

A

Yes- cardiac dose

30
Q

Parkinson’s involves a decrease in ______ secretion?

A

dopamine

31
Q

A patient with parkinson’s will have muscle _______ as well as ______ movements and a _______ posture.

A

rigidity
slow
stooped

32
Q

What one symptom is a hallmark for Parkinson’s?

A

tremors while not moving

33
Q

What is the therapy for parkinson’s?

A

increase dopamine

34
Q

What is the MOST common drug used for parkinson’s?

A

L-dopa

35
Q

What drug is used in conjunction with L-dopa to make sure the dopamine doesn’t convert before it reaches the brain?

A

Sinemet

36
Q

What parkinson’s drug is used to relieve stiffness and tremors and now restless leg syndrome as well?

A

Requip (dopamine agonist)

37
Q

Azilect is a drug that does what?

A

Reduces dopamine breakdown

38
Q

Azilect is a type of ________ inhibitor?

A

MAO-B

39
Q

Alzheimer’s is a _______ degeneration?

A

progressive

40
Q

Alzheimer’s affects ages _______ and over and has a familial pattern ______% of the time?

A

65

20

41
Q

Alzheimer’s is a degeneration of the _______ neurons and the neurotransmitters _______ and ________?

A

cholinergic
acetylcholine
glutamate

42
Q

What is the most common autoimmune disease of the nervous system?

A

MS

43
Q

MS is a chronic/continuous ________ of neurons?

A

de-myelination

44
Q

Patients with MS may experience _______ mouth?

A

dry/burning

45
Q

Dysarthia means?

A

difficulty speaking

46
Q

What disease is commonly known as Lou Gehrig Disorder?

A

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis ALS

47
Q

ALS is a ______ degeneration of nerve cells responsible for ______ movements?

A

gradual

voluntary

48
Q

______% of ALS patients die within 18 mo.

A

50

49
Q

Is mental awareness altered in ALS patients?

A

no

50
Q

What neurotransmitter is most abundant in the nervous system?

A

Glutamate

51
Q

What drug is used in ALS to reduce the amount of glutamate released?

A

Rilutek

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