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What is a type 3 hypersensitivity?

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the bases for many auto immune disease. The immune system is trying to get rid of the complex that has deposited itself in tissues.

AKA particular reaction where antigens and antibodies come together and deposit themselves in tissue.

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What is an example of type 3 hypersensitivity?

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Rhematoid arthritis.

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What does multiple sclerosis do to the nerve fibers that affect the body?

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demylentation of the nerve fibers

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Since MS affects the nerve fibers, what symptoms will the individual experience regarding mobility?

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  1. Scissors gait
  2. move slow
  3. Movements aren’t coordinated
  4. scanning speech
  5. dysarthria
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Does multiple sclerosis affect men or women more?

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women

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What age group does MS typically onset at?

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20-50 years of age

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Is multiple;e sclerosis hereditary?

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yes

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What are some sensory problems associated with multiple sclerosis?

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  1. Visual disturbances
  2. Decreased hearing, tinnitus
  3. Paresthesia
  4. Chronic neuropathic pain
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What are some cerebellar problems of MS?

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  1. Nystagmus
  2. Dysphagia
  3. Ataxia
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Do people with MS have bowel and bladder problems?

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yes, constipation and spastic or flaccid bladder.

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What is the main diagnostic exam for MS?

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MRI

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What does an MRI of the brain for MS show?

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2 inflammatory lesions where there in broken Schwann cells and intact shyann cells

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Is there a cure for MS?

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naurrrr

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What is the main tx exacerbations for MS?

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corticosteroids

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Which corticosteroid aka immunosuppressant is started first for someone experiencing an exacerbation of MS?

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methylprednisolone

IV steroid, short acting

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how does methylprednisolone? How does it work? What is the brand name?

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immunosuppressant/corticosteroid

it quickly decreases inflammation

Solumedrol

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Once methylprednisolone gotten the inflammation under control which medication is given to get the patient into remission?

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Dexamethasone

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Can someone with multiple sclerosis experience ringing in the ears? what is that called?

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yes, tinnitus

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What is ataxia? Can someone with MS get it?

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yes. scissors gait. impaired balance or coordination

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What is nystagmus?

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take someones eyes all the way to an end point and there is subtle shaking of the eyes

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What are the cerebellar problems of MS?

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  1. Nysagmus
  2. Dysphagia
  3. Ataxia
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What are the sensory problems of MS?

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  1. visual disturbances
  2. Decreased hearing, tinnitus
  3. Paresthesia
  4. Chronic neuropathic pain
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What are the motor problems for someone with MS?

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  1. spasticity, and or weakness
  2. scanning speech, dysarthria
  3. intentional tremors
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What are some cognitive manifestations that someone may have MS?

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difficulty with short term memory, attention, information processing, planning, and word finding

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In an MRI of someone who has MS, what will be shown in the MRI?
Sclerotic plaques *evidence of at least 2 inflammatory demylinating lesions in at least 2 different CNS locations
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How often can damage occur in someones brain for MS?
Damage or an attack can occur at different types but at least 1 month apart
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When giving an immunosuppressant, what should you educate the patient about?
1. watch for opportunistic infections such as thrush 2. Demineralizes bone 3. Weight gain 4. Insomnia Give in AM with food 5. raises blood glucose
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What is an example of a immunomodulator to tx MS?
Glatiramer acetate
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What are examples of antispasmodics to tx MS?
1. Baclofen 2. Dantrolene
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What is baclofen?
Muscle relaxant, helps with muscle spasms, great med to help control
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Why would you give dantrolene instead of baclofen?
FAST acting for someone who is veryyyyy contracted. its quick acting relaxation also used to reverse reactions of malignant hyperthermia
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What anti seizure medications are given to tx MS?
1. Carbamazepine 2. Gabapentin
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Why is Gabapentin effective for MS?
Helps tx a lot of symptoms that come with MS?
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IN DANTROLENE, WHAT IS THE FIRST SIGN WE LOOK FOR?
Hepatic dysfunction, scleral jaundice
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What are some anticholinergics to tx MS?
1. Oxynutynin 2. Tolteridone 3. Propantheline
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What are some laxatives that are used to tx people with MS?
stool softeners and bulk forming 1. Docusate sodium 2. Psyllium
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When someone is taking a bulk forming laxative, what should we teach them to do?
drink alotttaaaa wattaaaaaa
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What are some antidepressants we would tx someone with MS?
1. Amitriptylline 2. Sertraline 3. Fluoxetine
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How does oxybutynin work?
its an anticholinergic, causes detrusor muscle to relax
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Why would we give someone a phosphodiesterase inhibitor? What is a example of that med?
sildenafil txs sexual dysfunction
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What do we NOT mix sildenafil with? Why?
NEVER mix with nitro! It can bottom out their blood pressure
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What are some medication examples of adamantanes and CNS stimulants used to tx MS?
1. Amantadine 2. Methylphenidate 3. Modanifil
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What is methylphenidate used for to tx MS?
used to help focus
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Why is modanifil prescribed to MS patients?
increases alertness
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What is an example off a K+ channel blocker to tx MS?
Dalfampridine
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If someone is taking Dalfampridine, what should we watch out for?
CARDIAC DYSRYTHMMIAS
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What are some nursing interventions for someone who has MS?
1. Promote independence, rest. activity 2. Encourage fiber 3. Prevent injury and avoid stressors
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What is PD? what happens pathophysiologically?
Parkinson's disease degeneration-producing neurons in the basal ganglia and depletion of dopamine
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Is PD more common in men or women?
men
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What is the exact cause of PD?
exact cause is unknown
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In an an MRI for someone with PD, what is usually shown in it?
shows breakdown of substantia nigra
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How does dopamine play in role in movement?
Dopamine helps the cerebellum coordinate movement
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what are the clinical manifestations of PD?
1. Bradykinesia 2. Resting tremor 3. Postural and gait disturbances 4. expressionless, fixed gaze; masklike 5. drooling and slurred speech 6. depression
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What is the infamous TRIAD that allows us to help dx PD?
1. Rigidity 2. Bradykinesia 3. tremors at rest **must have two of the three to be dx**
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What does the lack of movement for people with PD cause?
bowel and bladder problems
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what are some neuromotor symptoms for someone with PD?
Depression pain fatigue anxiety constipation sleep problems
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is dementia prominent in those with PD?
YUPPPP 70% of those with PD have dementia
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What are some complications of PD?
1. dysphagia 2. general debilitation 3. orthostatic hypotension
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Are there any specific tests for PD?
naurrrr
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Is Thera a cure for PD?
naurrrr
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what are the different drug therapies for PD?
1. Dopaminergic agent 2. Dopamine agonist 3. MAO-B inhibitors 4. COMT inhibitors 5. Anticholinergic 6. Antihistamine 7. Antiviral 8. Antidepressant 9. Anticholinesterase inhibitor
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what is the first line tx for PD?
1. dopiminergic agents levodopa and carbidopa
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why do we see psychosis in patients who are receiving medications that provide more dopamine?
too much dopamine causes psychosis
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what are some examples of MAO-B inhibitors for PD?
1. Rasagiline 2. Selegiline
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What are some examples of dopamine agonists for PD?
1. Bromocriptine 2. Apomorphine
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What are some examples of COMT inhibitors?
1. Entacapone 2. Tolcapone
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What is an example of an anticholinergic used to tx PD?
benztropine
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what is an example of an antihistamine used to tx PD?
Diphendydramine
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what is an example of an antiviral used to tx PD?
Amantadine
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What is an example of an antidepressant used to tx PD?
Amitriptyline
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What is an example of an anti cholinesterase inhibitor used to tx PD?
Donezepil
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why would donepezil be given to someone with PD?
used to help tx the side effects ts of other meds so its given to help with the bowel and bladder problems when using an anticholinergic.
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What is ALS?
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis AKA Lou Gehrig's disease
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Describe ALS.
Happens FAST! *slowed movement almost to the point of paralysis which ultimately leads to muscle wasting*
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What are some Typical symptoms of ALS?
1. Dysarthria 2. Dyspahgia 3. Muscle weakness
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What are other clinical manifestations of ALS besides the typical symptoms?
1. Fasciculations 2. Cramping 3. Overactive deep tendon reflex 4. Fatigue 5. Depression and anxiety 6. Drooling, difficulty learning the airway, eventual respiratory compromise
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Why is aspiration pneumonia commonly seen in those with ALS?
Drooling and difficulty clearing the airway
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Is there a specific diagnostic test for ALS?
naurrrr
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What diagnostic tests would be used to determine ALS?
1. Electromyography (EMG) 2. Muscle biopsy 3. Pulmonary function tests
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Is there a cure for ALS?
nope
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What are the different options of drug therapy for ALS?
RILUTEK: to slow down disease progression
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How does rilutek work for ALS?
keeps nerves from overfiring, slows down glutamate
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As a nurse, if our patient is taking rilutek for ALS what are some nursing interventions?
1. take on empty stomach 2. monitor liver enzymes
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What can rilutek cause? What do we monitor for?
it can cause hepatic dysfunction so monitor for scleral jaundice
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What are some nursing interventions for someone who has ALS?
1. Ventilatory support 2. Nutritional support 3. Prevention of complications 4. pain management 5. Psychosocial support and community referrals
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What damages the acetylcholine receptor in myasthenia gravis?
antibodies
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what is myasthenia gravis characterized by?
muscle weakness
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what are some clinical manifestations of myasthenia gravis?
1. Increased with activity and improved rest 2. ocular palsy, ptosis, diplopia 3. Dysphonia 4. Dysphagia 5. loss of bowel and bladder control 6. Fatigue 7. Muscle wasting 8. Progressive deterioration, particularly the respiratory system
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If someone has Masthenia gravis, what will typically be done to help their respiratory system?
intubate!!!
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What are the different types of crisis for myasthenia gravis?
1. Myasthenic gravis 2. Cholinergic crisis
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What are some manifestations of a myasthenic crisis with myasthenia gravis?
1. Undermedication 2. Respiratory distress 3. Hypertension 4. Ptosis, diplopia 5. Dysarthria, dysphagia 6. Symptoms improve during tension test
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what are manifestations of a cholinergic crisis with myasthenia gravis?
1. Overmedication 2. Respiratory distress 3. Hypotension 4. Increased GI motility 5. Hypersecretion 6. Symptoms worsen or do not improve during tension test
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If someone is overmedicated with MG, how will the patient appear?
Sedated heavily and drooling
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What are the diagnostic studies for MG?
1. Edrophonium chloride (Tensilon) 2. Serum Ach receptor antibodies 3. Electromyography (EMG) 4. MRI of the thymus gland
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What is there antidote for the tension test?
atropine (anticholinergic)
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What are the two drug therapy classless used for MG?
1. Anticholinesterase 2. Immunosuppressants
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What are the two different anti cholinesterase medications used for MG?
1. Pyridostigmine 2. Atropine
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what are the two different immunosuppressants for MG?
1. Corticosteroid 2. Azathioprine
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What other therapies are available for MG?
1. Thymectomy 2. Intravenous immunoglobulin 3. Plasmapharesis
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Nursing interventions for MG?
1. Maintain patent airway 2. Offer small, frequent, high calorie meals*** 3. Provide eye care 4. Plan activities salty in the day
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What is Guillain-Barre syndrome characterized by?
KEYYYYYY: ascending paralysis
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What are most cases preceded by with GBS?
Preceded by an infection (respiratory or gastrointestinal).
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What does ascending weakness progress to in GBS?
progresses to paralysis and leading to acute respiratory failure
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What will you need to do to sustain life for someone with GBS?
will need to intubate to sustain life
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What are clinical manifestations of GBS?
1. Ascending weakness progressing to paralysis and leading to acute respiratory failure 2. hyporeflexia 3. Loss of bowel and bladder control
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What sensory manifestations will someone have with GBS?
1. Paresthesia and pain
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What cranial nerve manifestations will someone have with GBS?
Diplopia Dysarthria Dysphagia
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What autonomic manifestations will someone have with GBS?
Bradycardia Labile BP Dysrythmia (tachy/SVT)
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What are some diagnostic studies for GBS?
1. Clinical signs such as parathesia and ascending weakness 2. Cerebrospinal fluid study 3. EMG and nerve conduction velocity test 4. evoked potentials 5. MRI brain to rule out multiple sclerosis
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What is important to know about the flu vaccine in relation to GBS?
the flu vaccine does not cause GBS but it can reactivate if you have a hx of it.
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What are the collaborative care options for GBS?
IVIG Plasmapheresis
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What are the nursing interventions for someone GBS?
1. Ventilatory support 2. Nutritional support 3. Prevention of complications of immobility 4. Pain management 5. Psychosocial support and community resources

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