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Unit 4 - Neurological & sensory disorders Flashcards

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Myopia

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Excess curvature of the lens causes the image to focus in front of the retina

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Hyperopia

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An eye lens that is not curved enough causes the image to focus behind the retina

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Symptoms of mild otitis media

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Itching in the ear canal
Slight redness in the ear canal
Mild discomfort that worsens if the outer ear is pushed or pulled
Clear, odorless drainage

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Which type of stroke (CVA) is responsible for 85% of strokes?

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Ischemic stroke

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Thrombotic stroke

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Plaque contributes to development of a blood clot (thrombus),
leading to atherosclerosis that reduces blood flow to the brain.

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Types of ischemic stroke

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Thrombotic and embolic

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Embolic stroke

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An embolus forms in a part of the body away from the brain before
traveling and lodging itself into the narrow brain arteries.

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Hemorrhagic stroke

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A blood vessel leaks or bursts inside the brain, leading to bleeding in the
brain. This can be the result of uncontrolled hypertension, aneurysms, or the rupture of an
abnormality known as an arteriovenous malformation (AVM).

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Types of hemorrhagic stroke

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Subarachnoid hemorrhage and intracerebral hemorrhage

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Intracerebral hemorrhage

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Blood spills into the brain tissue as a result of a burst blood
vessel in the brain. Appropriate blood flow is shut off to surrounding cells, which become damaged.

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Subarachnoid hemorrhage

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Blood spills into the brain tissue due to a ruptured artery,
usually due to a ruptured aneurysm. After the hemorrhage, the blood vessels in the
brain spasm, leading to additional cell damage and reduced blood flow. A sudden,
excruciating headache usually signals a subarachnoid hemorrhage.

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What type of stroke often presents with a sudden, excruciating headache?

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A subarachnoid hemorrhage

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Transient ischemic attack (TIA)

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TIAs are known as ministrokes. A temporary blockage reduces
blood flow, leading to stroke-like symptoms. TIAs do not leave permanent symptoms and lasts
less than 5 minutes.

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Risk factors for CVA

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  1. Hypertension
  2. High cholesterol
  3. Diabetes
  4. Overweight or obese
  5. Physically inactive
  6. Cardiovascular disease
  7. Obstructive sleep apnea
  8. Smoking/secondhand smoke
  9. Heavy or binge drinking
  10. Illicit drug use
  11. Use of some birth control pills or hormone replacement therapies that include estrogen
  12. Advanced age (most over 55).
  13. Ethnicity - African descent
  14. Sex - men have more strokes than women but women have strokes later in life and are more likely to die as a result.
  15. History - personal or family history that includes strokes, heart attacks, or TIAs
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Symptoms of a stroke (CVA)

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Sudden dizziness
 Sudden loss of balance
 Sudden loss of coordination
 Confusion
 Slurring of words
 Difficulty understanding speech
 Numbness, weakness, or paralysis of the arm, face, or leg, particularly in one side of the
body
 Blurred or blacked-out vision
 Double vision
 Headache accompanied with vomiting or altered consciousness
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Effects of a CVA

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Paralysis
 Loss of muscle movement and/or control
 Dysarthria
 Aphasia
 Difficulty swallowing or eating
 Memory loss
 Difficulty with thinking, making decisions, reasoning, and understanding
 Loss of control over emotions
 Depression
 Pain
 Numbness or tingling, increased sensitivity to temperature changes
 Behavioral changes
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Tests for CVA

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Physical exam: An examination including blood pressure check and use of a stethoscope. An ophthalmoscope can uncover cholesterol crystals or clots at the back of the eyes.
 Blood test: Blood clotting time and levels of sugar and chemicals in the blood must be managed as part of stroke treatment.
 CT scan: A CT scan can reveal areas of hemorrhage, stroke, or tumors.
 MRI: The area of brain damage is assessed with an MRI.
 Cerebral angiogram: Arteries and blood vessels in the brain are imaged to find blockages and plaques.
 Echocardiogram: can reveal clots that may have traveled from the heart to the brain in cases of embolic stroke.

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Treatment for ischemic stroke

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Blood flow must be restored to the brain.

  1. Thrombolytics must begin within 4.5 hours of onset of symptoms. Aspirin may also be given to guard against the
    occurrence of another stroke. Other blood-thinning medicines like clopidogrel or warfarin can be given, although usually not in an emergency room.
  2. Tissue plasminogen activator (TPA) can be
    given intravenously to break up the clot.

Doctors may also opt to deliver medication directly to the brain through a catheter. A catheter can also aid in clot removal with a tiny mechanical device. A carotid endarterectomy (CEA) or
angioplasty with stents can also be performed to prevent future strokes.

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Treatment for hemorrhagic stroke

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Controlling bleeding and reducing pressure in the brain

  1. Drugs to lower intracranial pressure and blood pressure and prevent seizures
  2. Once bleeding stops, medical care is provided as the body reabsorbs the blood
  3. Surgical removal may be needed if the area is large or if there is excessive pressure on the brain.
  4. Treatment of abnormalities in the blood vessels may be required to prevent future CVAs.
    Clipping can keep an aneurysm from bursting or bleeding from a previously ruptured aneurysm.
    Endovascular embolization (coiling) blocks blood flow to an existing aneurysm. AVM removal is
    possible if the AVM isn’t large and is not deep inside the brain.
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What does rehabilitation after a stroke include?

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Physical therapy, occupational therapy, and

speech therapy may be part of a stroke rehabilitation plan.

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What causes migraines?

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The exact cause of migraines is not understood. Migraines seem to be associated with
environmental and genetic factors. Changes in the brainstem, particularly interactions with the
trigeminal nerve, can lead to migraines. An imbalance of serotonin may also be associated, as
serotonin levels drop during a migraine headache. The drop causes neuropeptides to travel to
the meninges, triggering a migraine.

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Triggers for migraines

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Food: chocolate, alcohol (particularly red wine/beer), aged cheeses, aspartame, MSG, salty foods, processed foods, and high amounts of caffeine.
 Fasting
 Stress
 Hormones: when estrogen levels fluctuate before or during their period, or when estrogen levels drop. Hormones associated with pregnancy and menopause. Usually worse during the first trimester and improve as pregnancy progresses.
 Sensory stimuli: Loud sounds, strong smells or odors, bright lights, pulsing lights, or glare from the sun
 Physical factors: Physical exertion, especially exertion more intense than usual, including sexual activity.
 Medication: oral contraceptives and vasodilators.
 Changes in sleep patterns: Too much or too little sleep. Jet lag
 Environmental changes: Changes in barometric pressure or weather

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Which demographic is affected by migraines?

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  • Migraines occur in people of all ages, with most people experiencing their first migraine during adolescence.
  • People with migraines almost always have an attack before age 40.
  • Women are three times more likely than men to have migraines. In childhood, boys develop more headaches, but more girls are affected by the onset of puberty.
  • Around 90% of people with a family history of migraines will develop migraines.
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What are the four stages of a migraine?

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  1. Prodrome
  2. Aura
  3. Attack
  4. Postdrome
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Symptoms of migraine prodrome:

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The following symptoms may be present a couple of days before the migraine attack begins:
 Constipation
 Diarrhea
 Irritability
 Depression
 Food cravings
 Neck stiffness
 Food cravings
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Aura

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Visual, sensory, verbal, or motor disturbances that begin gradually, increase
over several minutes, and last for 10-30 minutes. Seeing flashes of light, shapes, or bright spots, or even vision loss; problems with speech or
language; a pins and needles sensation in the arm or leg, or weakness in a limb, are all associated with aura.

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True or false. Most people who have migraines experience an aura

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False

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How long does an untreated migraine attack last for?

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4 to 72 hours

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What are the symptoms of a migraine attack?

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Pulsing, throbbing pain on one side of the head
 Light, sound, or smell sensitivity
 Nausea
 Vomiting
 Diarrhea
 Lightheadedness
 Blurred vision
 Fainting
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Postdrome

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After a migraine subsides, the individual may feel tired, drained, or possibly even
euphoric.

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Symptoms that suggest something more serious than a migraine

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New onset of headache pain after age 50.
 Headache following a head injury.
 Headache accompanied with fever, stiff neck, seizures, rash, confusion, double vision,
numbness, weakness, or speech problems.
 Chronic headache that gets worse after exertion, straining, sudden movement, or
coughing.
 An abrupt, severe headache like a clap of thunder

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Migraine diagnosis

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Family and medical history along with a physical exam are usually sufficient to diagnose migraines. However, other tests may be used if the diagnosis is uncertain or if there is a possibility that another condition may be present:
 CT scan: Looks for tumors, infections, or other conditions that may be responsible for symptoms
 MRI: Detects tumors, aneurysms, strokes, neurological diseases, and brain
abnormalities
 Lumbar puncture: A spinal tap can detect meningitis that may cause symptoms similar to migraines.

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How are migraines treated?

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Using medication for pain relief and prevention

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Pain relief meds for migraines

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Ibuprofen
 Acetaminophen combined with aspirin and caffeine
 Indomethacin
 Triptans (Sumatriptan, Rizatriptan, Almotriptan, Naratriptan, Zolmitriptan, Frovatriptan, Eletriptan, Combination of sumatriptan and naproxen sodium)
 Ergot
 Ergotamine and caffeine combined
 Metoclopramide
 Prochlorperazine
 Opiates
 Codeine
 Narcotics
 Dexamethasone
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When is migraine prevention used?

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Two or more severe attacks per month may necessitate the use of preventative medications.
They may also be helpful to patients who don’t get relief from pain-reducing medicines or in patients with prolonged aura.

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Does preventative medication for migraines prevent them from occuring?

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Preventative medication does not eliminate migraines, but can reduce frequency, severity, and length.

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What medications are used to prevent migraines?

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Beta blockers
 Calcium channel blockers
 Antihypertension medication
 Antidepressants
 SSRIs
 SNRIs
 Anti-seizure drugs
 Antihistamines such as cyproheptadine
 Botox
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Complications of ibruprofen taken for migraine pain

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Ibuprofen can cause abdominal pain, bleeding, and ulcers if large doses are taken for an expansive amount of time. High doses can also lead to rebound headaches, whereby the medications taken to control
headache pain begin to cause headaches. The headaches lead to more medicine taken, which leads to more headaches.

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Complications of triptan use for migraine treatment

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Triptans taken with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) or serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake
inhibitors (SNRIs) used to treat depression can lead to a life-threatening drug interaction.

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Which type of meningitis is most common in the United States?

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Viral

41
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Which type of meningitis is most likely to lead to serious illness and death?

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Bacterial

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Primary open-angle glaucoma

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An angle is formed where the iris and cornea meet. In
primary open-angle glaucoma, the drainage channels are partially blocked. Fluid drains
out of the eye too slowly, allowing pressure to gradually increase in the eye.

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What drug used in the treatment of depression can cause life-threatening interactions with some foods?

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Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs): Tranylcypromine, phenelzine, selegiline

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Why are Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) a last resort treatment for depression?

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They can result in harmful side effects and possibly even

deadly interactions with some foods.

45
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What is the most common form of dementia?

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Alzheimer’s disease

46
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How common is Alzheimer’s disease?

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Approximately half of people over age 85 have

Alzheimer disease.

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Activities that protect against Alzheimer’s disease

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Stimulating job
 High level of formal education
 Mentally stimulating activities, like reading, games, or music
 Frequent opportunities for social engagement

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Depression

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Major depression, major depressive disorder, and clinical depression are all terms for
depression, a feeling of persistent sadness and loss of interest. Depression has both emotional
and physical repercussions and is a chronic condition that requires long-term treatment.

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Characteristics often found in examination of Alzheimer’s patients’ brains after death

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Plaques and tangles

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Alzheimer’s

Plaques

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Clumps of beta-amyloid interferes with brain cell communication. The clumps
can lead to damage and destruction of brain cells. Beta-amyloid found on the outside
of brain cells is an indicator of the condition.

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Alzheimer’s

Tangles

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Tau carries nutrients and other materials to properly functioning brain cells.
Alzheimer patients have tangled tau, which impeded the transportation system of the
brain.

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Lifestyle factors that increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease

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Smoking
 High blood pressure
 High cholesterol
 A sedentary lifestyle
 Poorly controlled diabetes
 Lack of fruits and vegetables
 Lack of social interactions
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Types of cataracts

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Nuclear cataracts, cortical cataracts, posterior subcapsular cataracts, and congenital cataracts

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Nuclear cataract

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Nuclear cataracts can initially cause nearsightedness or possible
improve reading vision. As a nuclear cataract develops, however, the lens turns yellow or brown and vision is further reduced. Some patients with nuclear cataracts see double or multiple images.

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Cortical cataracts

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A white, wedge-shaped area of opacity or streaks of white are
present on the outer edge of the lens. The cataract eventually extends to the center of
the lens, where it interferes with light passing into the lens. Patients with cortical
cataracts have problems with glare.

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Posterior subcapsular cataracts

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A small, opaque area forms near the back of the lens,
directly in the path of light trying to reach the retina. Reading vision and vision in bright
lights in impaired, and glare or halos can be present around lights at night.

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 Congenital cataracts

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Some people are either born with cataracts or develop them
during childhood. In these cases, the cataracts may be the result of an infection during
pregnancy or inherited syndromes. These cataracts don’t always impede vision and are
usually removed once they are discovered.

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Keratometer

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A keratometer measures the amount of light reflected from the surface of
the cornea.

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