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most common pain experienced

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headache

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what types of headaches are there

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tension, migraine, cluster

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describe a tension headache

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typical headache

base of skull, forehead, neck/shoulder

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tension headache relieved with what

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rest, NSAIDS, OC meds

determine cause to alleviate

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what are the precipitating factors of tension headaches

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stress, hunger, lack of sleep, withdrawal from coffee, eye strain

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what is the patho of migraines

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“pathological cause”

  • vascular, genetic, chemical, trigemal vascular system (spasms, decreased blood flow), hypoxia, artery dilation (prostaglandin trigger)
  • these cause increase in swelling and sensitivity to pain
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s/s of migraine

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throbbing pain, worse behind one eye/ear, photophobia, anorexia, nausea, sensitive scalp, sound

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three types of migraines

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with aura, without aura, atypical

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describe migraine with aura

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  • sensation that indicates onset of migraine or seizure
  • develops over several minutes and lasts for less 1 hr
  • subjective feeling of doom
  • may consist of flashing lights, noises, distorted vision
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describe migraines without aura and atypical

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without aura: most migraines without aura

atypical: menstrual and cluster

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stages of migraines

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1) prodrome: specific s/s and mood change
2) aura: visual change, diplopia, flashing light
3) headache: lasts hrs-days
4) termination: intensity decreases
5) postprodrome: fatigue, irritability

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what can be triggers of migraines

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fatigue, anger, stress, hunger, irritability, chocolate, caffeine, alcohol, insomnia, hormones, meds, artificial sweeteners

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what are the typical drugs for migraines

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NSAIDS, beta blockers, calcium channel blockers,

antidepressants, opioids, Triptan preparatons serotonin (Imitrex*, Zomig, Relpax)

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what abortive drugs are used for migraines

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ASA and tylenol

taken during aura to prevent migraine from occurring

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what is meningitis

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  • inflammation of protective membrane covering the brain and spinal cord (meninges)
  • bacterial(most dangerous) and viral
  • medical emergency, high mortality
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what do we vaccine against

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meningococcal

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s/s of meningitis

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*nuchal rigidity, headache, fever, chills, photophobia, N/V, altered level of consciousness, tachycardia, seizures, red macular rash, Kernig’s sign, Brudzinski’s sign

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what is a positive Kernig and Brudzinski

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Kernig: resistance to extension of pt leg from flexed position
Brudzinski: flexion of extremities with deliberate flexion of pt neck

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1 indicator of meningitis

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have pt put chin to neck

positive for meningitis will NOT be able to do it, too painful

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describe viral meningitis

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occurs most often and resolves without treatment

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describe bacterial meningitis

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organisms enter CNS through BBB

results in inflammatory response

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what are the risk factors of bacterial meningitis

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bacterial infection (ie/ resp infection), immunosuppression, invasive procedure, head injury, overcrowded living conditions (college dorms)

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how is bacterial meningitis diagnosed

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cerebrospinal fluid analysis: obtained via lumbar puncture

*broad spectrum antibiotic given BEFORE puncture

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nursing care of meningitis

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  • monitor ABC
  • neuro and VS check every 2-4 hrs
  • motor changes and I & Os
  • antibiotics (Rocephin and antiepileptics)
  • decreased environmental stimuli
  • isolation precautions (standard unless airborne bacteria identified)
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what complications of meningitis do you want to prevent
- increased ICP (brain swelling would cause pupil changes) - vascular dysfunction - seizures, shock - fluid and electrolyte imbalance
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difference between Ach and dopamine
Ach: excitatory neurotransmitter dopamine: inhibitory neurotransmitter
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what are the four signs of Parkinson's
1) rigidity 2) slow movement (akinesia) 3) tremor at rest 4) impaired postural reflexes, fall forward
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what is akinesia
slow movement
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patho of Parkinson's
- neurotransmitter disease - balance of dopamine and Ach is disrupted - degeneration of dopamine(decreased) producing neuron - decreased norepinephrine also causes orthostatic changes
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when do symptoms appear in Parkinson's
when 80% of basal ganglia are gone
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what are the risk factors of parkinson's
increased with age more common in men genetics or brain injury may cause this
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what are the stages of Parkinson's
1) symptoms on one side of body, tremors 2) bilateral limb movement, slow gait 3) shuffling, propulsive gait with flexed arms 4) akinesia, rigidity 5) complete dependence (may never reach this stage)
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Cogwheel
rhythmic movement
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dysarthia
slurred speech
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features of Parkinson's
- stooped posture - shuffling, propulsive gait - bradykinesia and cogwheel - dysarthia, echolalia, hypophobia - liable, mood swings
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what are the signs of Parkinson's
- cannot relax arms or face (masklike) - orthostatic hypotension (fall risk) - tremors at rest, lack inhibitory neurotransmitter (dopamine)
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diagnostic test of Parkinson's
no specific test diagnosis when 2 or 3 characteristics are present triad (tremor, rigidity, bradykinesia)
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when is Parkinson's confirmed
positive response to antiparkinonian drugs
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what is drug therapy for Parkinson's
- correct imbalance of neurotransmitters - enhance or release supply of dopamine - goal is to decrease symptoms
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drug that is a precursor to dopamine | given for Parkinson's
Levodopa cross BBB and turns into dopamine in basal ganglia cannot give straight dopamine because it will NOT cross BBB
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what is given with Levodopa for Parkinson's
Carbidopa | inhibits enzyme that breaks down levodopa before it reaches the brain
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why is Requip given to Parkinson's pt
dopamine agonist stimulates production of dopamine BUT can cause hypotension and hallucinations
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why is Cogentin give to Parkinson's pt
anticholinergic | decreases Ach, controls tremors, rigidity and sweating
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what do anticholinergics do (broadly)
dry the pt out
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other therapies for Parkinson's
exercise and ambulation injury prevention, counseling OT and ADL and ST therapy nutrition, soft food, thicken foods
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inability to use words or objects correctly
apraxia
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inability to find words
anomia
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inability to speak or understand
aphasia
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loss of sensory comprehension
agnosia
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agnosia, aphasia, anomia, and apraxia are found in what disease
Alzheimer's

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