Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Complex Care Concepts > Trigeminal Neuralgia > Flashcards

Trigeminal Neuralgia Flashcards

1
Q

Tic douloreux cause

A

Impaired inhibitory mechanism in brainstem caused by excessive firing or irritated fibers in trigeminal nerve

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Who it affects

A

Older than 50
Women>men
Genetic
Remissions exacerbation

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Symptoms

A

Electric shock pain
Unilateral
Facial spasm

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Diagnosis

A

CT or MRI and history

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

People may avoid

A

Talking
Smiling
Brushing teeth
Eating

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Priority

A

Pain management

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Carbamazepine

A

Antiepileptic

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Pregabalin (lyrica)

A

For nerve pain

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Baclofen

A

Muscle relaxant

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Pertcutaneous sterotactic rhizotomy

A

Hollow needle
Heat destroys fibers

Puncture carotid?
No more pain sensation!!!permanent!!!

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Craniotomy with microbascular decompression

A

Relocate artery that compresses trigeminal nerve

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly

Complex Care Concepts (25 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions