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Neurology 3- Exam 2 Flashcards

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How are brain tumors classified?

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Location & histologic characteristics

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What are the types of PRIMARY brain tumors?

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-Gliomas
-Meningiomas
-Acoustic neuromas
-Pituitary adenomas

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What other types of brain tumors are there?

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Angiomas
Metastatic tumors

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What is a glioma?

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tumor of brain or spine (intracerebral)

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What is a meningioma?

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encapsulated tumor- usually benign

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What is an acoustic neuroma?

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tumor affecting CN VIII- affects hearing & balance

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What is a pituitary adenoma?

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tumor common in women of childbearing age, rarely malignant

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What are angiomas?

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masses of abnormal blood vessels

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What are some sx of ^ ICP?

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-HA
-vomiting
-visual disturbances
-seizures

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10
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What kind of effects would a pituitary adenoma have?

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Hormonal (prolactin, GH, ACTH- cushings)

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What is a common type of brain tumor of the brainstem?

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Astrocytoma

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What is a common type of brain tumor of the acoustic nerve?

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Neuroma

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13
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What are common brain tumors of the pineal area? (2)

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Pineocytoma
Pineoblastoma

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What is the most helpful diagnostic evaluation of brain tumors?

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MRI

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What are examples of diagnostic evaluations of brain tumors?

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-Neurologic examination
-CT scan
-MRI
-PET scan
-EEG
-Cytologic study of CSF
-Biopsy

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16
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What are the 2 different goals of sx for brain tumors?

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  1. removal w/ out ^ neurologic symptoms
  2. relieve symptoms by decompression
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17
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What is the cornerstone tx for many brain tumors?

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Radiation therapy

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18
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What does chemotherapy do for brain tumors?

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^ survival time

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Why is pharmacologic therapy used for some brain tumors?

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Secreting tumors- meds that suppress hormones

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What are the classifications of spinal cord tumors?

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-Intramedullary
-Extramedullary
-Extramedullary-extradural

21
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Where is an intramedullary tumor located?

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within the spinal cord

22
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Where is an extra medullary tumor located?

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intradural; w/in or under the spinal dura

23
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Where is an extra medullary-extradural tumor located?

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outside the dural membrane

24
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What are C.M. of spinal cord tumors?

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-Pain
-Weakness
-Loss of motor function
-Loss of reflexes
-Loss of sensation

25
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After removal of a spinal cord tumor, what should the nurse be on the lookout for?

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CSF leakage

26
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What should be the #1 goal for pts w/ brain tumors?

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Independence for as long as possible

27
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Definition: slow, progressive neurologic movement disorder associated w/ decreased levels of dopamine

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Parkinson’s disease

28
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What are the cardinal C.M. of Parkinson’s?

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-Tremor
-Rigidity
-Bradykinesia

29
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What are some other C.M. of Parkinson’s?

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-postural instability
-orthostatic hypotension
-gastric & urinary retention
-dysphagia
-psychiatric changes

30
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What neurotransmitter is increased in Parkinson’s?

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Acetylcholine

31
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What is the main pharmacologic tx for Parkinson’s?

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Levodopa

32
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Does Parkinson’s eventually lead to disability?

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Yes

33
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Definition: A chronic progressive hereditary disease that results in choreiform (jerking) movement & dementia.

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Huntington disease

34
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Definition: Restlessness, an urgent need to move around, and agitation.

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Akathisia

35
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Definition: very slow, voluntary movements & speech.

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Bradykinesia

36
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Definition: impaired ability to execute voluntary movements.

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Dyskinesia

37
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Definition: a sensation of numbness or tingling or a “pins & needles” sensation.

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Parasthesia

38
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Condition: loss of motor neurons in the anterior horn of the spinal cord & loss of motor nuclei of the lower brainstem.

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Lou Gehrig disease/Amyotropic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)

39
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What condition has C.M. of progressive weakness & atrophy of muscle cramps, twitching, & lack of coordination. Most common cause of death is respiratory failure.

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ALS

40
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Condition: incurable disorders characterized by progressive weakening & wasting of skeletal & voluntary muscles.

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Muscular dystrophies

41
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Scoliosis is considered what type of condition?

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Muscular dystrophy

42
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What condition is prevented by proper body mechanics & exercises to strengthen the back?

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Degenerative Disc Disease

43
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What are some interventions aimed at improving mobility in Parkinson’s pts?

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-Progressive daily exercise
-Stretching & ROM
-Postural exercises
-PT
-Walking techniques for safety & balance
-Frequent rest periods
-Proper shoes
-Use of assistive devices

44
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Who can help with nursing intervention: enhancing self-care activities?

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Home health & OT

45
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How can family get a break for a pt. w/ Parkinson’s?

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Respite care

46
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What is an anticholinergic medication used to treat Parkinson disease?

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Benztropine mesylate

47
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What would be considered a medical emergency in a pt. that has undergone a cervical discectomy?

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Bowel or Bladder dysfunction (cord compression)

48
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What is the most common cause of dementia?

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Alzheimer’s disease

49
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Definition: a disease of the spinal nerve root, often resulting in pain & extreme sensitivity to touch.

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Radiculopathy

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