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Question 1

a common thing people drink that can cause sz

Answer 1

caffeine

Question 2

A generalized seizure is also called a

Answer 2

tonic-clonic seizure

Question 3

Breathing during a tonic-clonic sz

Answer 3

Breathing may stop during the tonic phase and become irregular during the clonic phase

Question 4

___ seizures consist of brief jerking or stiffening of the extremities, which may be symmetrical or asymmetrical.

Answer 4

Myoclonic

Question 5

Atonic or akinetic seizures are characterized by

Answer 5

a few seconds in which muscle tone is lost

Question 6

If the pt has a sz, what kind of disease should you test for

Answer 6

HIV

Question 7

2 kinds of meds you shouldn’t take with phenytoin

Answer 7

O.C.s and blood thinners

Question 8

2 types of surgical interventions for sz

Answer 8

VNS and removal of brain tissue

Question 9

VNS: This procedure is performed under

Answer 9

general anesthesia

Question 10

Sz: surgical removal of brain tissue is performed with the client

Answer 10

awake

Question 11

PD: Teach the client ___ muscle strengthening exercises

Answer 11

facial

Question 12

PD: why do you weigh them weekly

Answer 12

difficulty swallowing

Question 13

The main point of using sinemet instead of levadopa

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requires smaller dose, therefore reduces side effects

Question 14

bromocriptine

Answer 14

DA agonist

Question 15

benztropine is an anticholinergic, so monitor for

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dry mouth, constipation, urinary retention, acute confusion

Question 16

entacapone

Answer 16

COMT inhibitor

Question 17

COMT inhibitors can be used with

Answer 17

DA agonists

Question 18

COMT inhibitor: normal finding

Answer 18

dark urine

Question 19

Stereotactic pallidotomy

Answer 19

surgical tx for PD where they make a lesion in the brain

Question 20

Deep brain stimulation

Answer 20

surgical tx for PD

Question 21

3 of the risk factors for AD

Answer 21

female
head injury
apoli E (genetic thing)

Question 22

AD dx test

Answer 22

There is no definitive diagnostic procedure, except brain tissue examination upon death (although tests are done to r/o other things)

Question 23

AD: Stimulate the client’s memory by repeating

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the client’s last statement

Question 24

Most medications for clients who have dementia attempt to target

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behavioral and emotional problems

Question 25

Estrogen therapy for women may

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prevent AD, but it is not useful in decreasing the effects of pre-existing dementia

Question 26

a disease of the upper and lower motor neurons

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ALS

Question 27

MS follows several possible courses. The most common is

Answer 27

relapsing and remitting

Question 28

MS dx test that reveals plaques of the brain and spine

Answer 28

MRI

Question 29

MS: to treat diplopia

Answer 29

Apply alternating eye patches

Question 30

MS: _____ agents are used to reduce the frequency of relapses

Answer 30

Immunosuppressive

Question 31

MS: type of medication used to reduce inflammation in acute exacerbations

Answer 31

steroids

Question 32

MS: Antispasmodics are used to treat muscle spasticity: What should you report to the doctor

Answer 32

Report increased weakness and jaundice

Question 33

MS: Anticonvulsants are used for

Answer 33

paresthesia

Question 34

ALS: ____ function is not usually affected

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Cognitive

Question 35

Med that can slow the deterioration in ALS

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Riluzole

Question 36

ALS: Riluzole must be taken

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early in the disease

Question 37

ALS: Riluzole will add approximately ____ months of life to the client’s overall lifespan.

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2 to 3

Question 38

Riluzole: store it

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in the dark

Question 39

MG: what's up with muscle strength

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decreases with activity and improves with rest

Question 40

one of the MG causes: coexisting

Answer 40

autoimmune disorder (i.e. lupus)

Question 41

MG: Frequently associated with hyperplasia of the

Answer 41

thymus

Question 42

MG: something to do with women that causes exacerbation

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pregnancy

Question 43

Tensilon testing is for what disease

Answer 43

MG

Question 44

Tensilon testing: have the antidote ready, which is

Answer 44

atropine

Question 45

Dx test that shows the neuromuscular transmission characteristics of MG.

Answer 45

Electromyography

Question 46

MG medication and food rule

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Provide small, frequent, high-calorie meals and schedule at times when medication is peaking.

Question 47

Which disease: Apply a lubricating eye drop during the day and ointment at night if the client is unable to completely close his eyes

Answer 47

MG

Question 48

MG: if the pt taking Anticholinesterase has weakness

Answer 48

discuss change in administration times with | the provider.

Question 49

Pyridostigmine (Mestinon) and neostigmine (Prostigmin) are used to

Answer 49

increase muscle strength for MG pts

Question 50

MG Surgical Intervention: removal of the

Answer 50

thymus