Neurological Disorders Flashcards
1
Q
Seizure
A
Partial
Absence
Grand mal
Epilepsy
2
Q
Neurological infections
A
Parasitic
Bacterial
Viral
Fungal
3
Q
Disorders of development
A
Down syndrome
Inherited metabolic
4
Q
Headache/trauma
A
Migrane Cluster headache Tension Trigeminal neurologic Pressure
5
Q
Degenerative
A
Parkinsons Huntingtons Alzheimer’s Multiple sclerosis Motor neurone disease
6
Q
Cerebrovascular accidents
A
Obstructive thrombus
Haemorrhagic stroke
7
Q
Tumours
A
Bengin
Malignant
8
Q
Disorders (7)
A
Seizure Neurological infections Disorder of development Headache/trauma Degenerative Cerebrovascular accidents Tumours
9
Q
Recommendations for all disorders (5)
A
Help maintain QoL Ensure nutritional needs met Work closely with MDT to ensure appropriate advice Support family + carers On-going monitoring to identify problems