Neuro Subjective Assessment

Question 1

What systems do you need to consider for past medical history of a neurological subjective assessment?

Answer 1

Neurological
Musculoskeletal
Respiratory
Cardiovascular
Urinary
Endocrine

Question 2

What drugs are most imminent for Parkinson’s?

Answer 2

Dopamine agonists

Question 3

What drugs are most common for a stroke?

Answer 3

Antiplatlets
Anticoagulant
Statins
Blood pressure medications

Question 4

What medications are commonly used for MS?

Answer 4

Antispasmodic
Anti inflammatory
Disease modifying medications

Question 5

What medication are commonly used for brain injury?

Answer 5

Antispasmodics (Baclofen)

Question 6

What medications are commonly used for spinal cord injury?

Answer 6

Antispasmodic e.g. Botox injection

Question 7

What are the special questions for neuro?

Answer 7

Falls
Fatigue
Pain

Question 8

Name an outcome measure that could be used for someone who is concerned bout falling?

Answer 8

Falls incidence scale

Question 9

What do you want to know about falls?

Answer 9

Have they fallen?
How often
What was the cause
Did they loose consciousness
Are they worried about falling again
Did they hurt themselves
Use of falls confidence scale

Question 10

What do you want to know about someone’s fatigue

Answer 10

Do they get excessive fatigue
What makes it worse
What make it better
Are they sleeping
How is their diet
Do they feel stressed
Do they exercise
Use of fatigue scale

Question 11

What do you want to know about someone’s pain in neuro?

Answer 11

Do they have any pain
Where is it
Type of pain
SIN