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Test 3 Flashcards

1
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Migraine abortive therapy

A

Acetominophen
NSAIDS
OTC formula
Antiemetics

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2
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Severe migraine abortive therapy

A

Triptan
Ergotamine
Isometheptine

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3
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Migraine preventative therapy

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NSAIDS
Beta blockers
Calcium channel blockers
Antiepileptic

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4
Q

Characteristics of cluster HA

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Facial sweating
Ptosis
Eyelid edema
Miosis 
Facial pallor
N/V
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5
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Tx cluster HA

A

Triptans, ergotamine, antiepileptics
Oxygen therapy 7-10 L/min for 15-30 min
Cool, dark, quiet room with HOB elevated

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6
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Viral meningitis

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Mumps, measles, herpes, West Nile

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7
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Fungal meningitis

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AIDS

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8
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Bacterial meningitis

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Otitis media
Pneumonia
Sinusitis

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9
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Bacterial meningitis neuro checks

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Cranial nerves III, IV, VI, VII, VIII

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10
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Prevention of meningitis

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Hib- infants
PPSV- vaccinate adults who are immunocompromised
Meningococcal vaccine- living in dorms

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11
Q

Parkinson’s is a degeneration of the ______ that results in __________

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Substantia nigra; dopamine

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12
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Symptoms of Parkinson’s

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Tremor
Muscle rigidity
Bradykinesia
Postural instability

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13
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Medications for Parkinson’s

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Levodopa, carbidopa
Anticholinergics
Dopamine agonists- bromocriptine

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14
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Nursing care for alzheimers

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Structuring the environment
Safety
Cognitive stimulation and memory training

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15
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Alzheimers medications

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Donepezil
Galantamine
SSRIs

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16
Q

Huntington’s is a _______ transmitted as an__________

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Hereditary; autosomal dominant

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17
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Spinal shock is an

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Initial period of flaccid paralysis and loss of sensation and reflexes

18
Q

Management of SCI

A

Maintain patent airway
JAW THRUST METHOD
Body should be correctly aligned, log roll

19
Q

If SCI about C3, need

A

Mechanical ventilation

20
Q

Managment of goals for Halo Vest

A

Inspect skin under jacket for breakdown

Keep Allen wrench taped to jacket

21
Q

Neurogenic shock

A

Blood vessels unable to constrict

22
Q

Management of neurogenic shock

A

Careful fluid resuscitation
Vasopressors- need to constrict
Maintain normothermia
Position to avoid orthostasis

23
Q

SCI initial injury

A

Indwelling catheter

24
Q

SCI long term injury

A

Intermittent catheter

25
Q

Relieve spasms

A

Warm baths, muscle relaxants, antispasmodics

26
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Complication of SCI

A

Autonomic Dysreflexia/hyperreflexia

27
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Autonomic dysreflexia

A

Severe HTN (SPB may be 300)
Bradycardia
Severe HA, blurred vision
Flushed skin above injury, pale below

28
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First thing to do in autonomic dysreflexia

A

SIT PATIENT UP (take advantage of orthostatic hypotension)

29
Q

MS is an __________ characterized by __________

A

Plaque in the white matter of the CNS

30
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Medications of MS

A

Corticosteroids- prednisone
Anticonvulsants- carbamazepine
Antispasmodics- dantrolene, baclofen

31
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ALS medication

A

Riluzole; slows the progression, avoid drinking alcohol

32
Q

Guillian-Barre syndrome

A

Ascending paralysis

33
Q

Cranial nerve dysfunction with GB

A

III, VII, IX, X, XI, XII

34
Q

Initial stage GB

A

1-4 weeks

Onset until no new symptoms present

35
Q

Plateau stage GB

A

Several days to 2 weeks

No deterioration or improvement

36
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Recovery stage GB

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4-6 months for up to 2 years

37
Q

Tx for GB

A

Plasmapheresis

38
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Positive Tensilon testing

A

Marked improvement in muscle strength that lasts approximately 5 minutes

39
Q

Bell’s Palsy affects the

A

7th cranial nerve

40
Q

Trigeminal neuralgia affects the

A

5th cranial nerve

41
Q

Medication for trigeminal neuralgia

A

Carbamazepine

Gabapentin, Baclofen

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