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Neuro Assessment Flashcards

1
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What are s/s of seizure?

A
  1. altered conciousness/ memory loss/ amnesia of event
  2. weakness
  3. delayed reponse
  4. headache
  5. elevated prolactin levels
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What is special about Carbamazepine metabolism?

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autoinducer of its own metabolism

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3
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What is the goal serum level for carbamazepine?

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4-12

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When should Phenytoin levels be checked?

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24h after oral dose OR
1h after IV

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5
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What is the goal serum Phenytoin level?

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10-20

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6
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What Phenytoin serum level is associated with toxicity?

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> 50

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What is the serum goal for valproic acid?

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50-125

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What toxcities are seen with valproic acid when serum levels > 150?

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  1. hyperammonemia
  2. altered mental status
  3. N/V
  4. abdominal pain
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9
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What does BE FAST stand for?

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  1. Balance difficulty
  2. Eyesight changes
  3. Face weakness
  4. Arm weakness
  5. Speech difficulties
  6. Time
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What is a distinct sign of hemmorhagic stroke?

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severe headache

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11
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How often should someone be monitored with the NIHSS stroke scale?

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q 6-8h

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12
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What must be done before treating a stroke?

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CT scan

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How is ischemic/ fibrinolytic stroke managed?

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Alteplace
Tenectaplase

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Why should Alteplace/Tenectaplace not be used if systolic >185 or dyastolic >110?

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increased risk of bleeding

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What are exclusions for Alteplace/ Tenecteplace between 3-4.5h of stroke onset?

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  1. age >80
  2. severe stroke (NIHSS>25)
  3. hx of diabetes AND prior stroke
  4. taking oral anticoagulant
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16
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How is hemorrhagic stroke managed?

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lower BP stat

17
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How is BP managed for ischemic stroke?

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  1. stop BP meds
  2. keep BP <180/105
  3. if not fibrinolytic can go up to 220 for 24-48 hours
18
Q

Why are high-intensity statins used for management post-stroke?

A

pleotropic effect (anti-inflammatory and increased blood flow)

19
Q

What is used for chronic management of ischemic stroke?

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Atorvastatin 80mg
Aspririn/ antiplatelet

20
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What is used for chronic management of hemorrhagic stroke?

A

BP med

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