neuro

Question 1

cushings triad

Answer 1

hyperbradybradycardia

Question 2

pulse pressure in inc ICP

Answer 2

widening PP

Question 3

in increased head circumference due to inc ICP what should be at bed side?

Answer 3

tape measure be done everu shift

Question 4

pupils in shock

Answer 4

dilated

Question 5

pupils in narcotics overdose

Answer 5

constricted

Question 6

uneven pupils

Answer 6

anisocoria

Question 7

what should be taken with decadron(dexamethasone)

Answer 7

antacids
decadron causes ulceration since it is a gastric irritant

Question 8

tonic-clonic of a group of muscles then progress to grand mal

Answer 8

jacksonian

Question 9

seizure lasting for 30 minutes

Answer 9

status epilepticus

Question 10

drugs given for refractory seizure

Answer 10

imonostillberes: CARBAMAZEPINE - prevent seizure reoccurrence

Question 11

last drug resort in seizure

Answer 11

valproic acid - causes hepotoxicity
never give to pregnant women (NTDs)

Question 12

in lumbar puncture where do u insert it?

Answer 12

L3,4,5

Question 13

flex the knee pain felt in the hamstring/back or neck

Answer 13

kernigs

Question 14

flex the nape pain felt in the back and neck

Answer 14

brudzinski

Question 15

transient loss of consciousness

Answer 15

concussion

Question 16

most prognostic indicator

Answer 16

Level of consciousness (LOC)